Launched in 1959, the Civic Trust Awards is one of the oldest built environment award schemes in Europe. From cafes and churches to housing and hospitals, the Civic Trust Awards have rewarded over 5,600 buildings which have made a difference to local people and their communities by providing the design and facilities which have made better places for people.
The Civic Trust Awards are unique. They recognise the best in the built environment, from architecture to planning, townscape to infrastructure – but they are about so much more than this. They recognise the public realm in its wider context, and our continuing belief that development should be for the benefit of people – those who use it, and those who just pass by.
Our winners are not simply architecturally advanced, exciting, innovative or striking. They are also of benefit to their local community, and we strive to ensure that every entry is assessed by a local person, whose role is to canvass and represent the views of the people who use or see the building as part of their environment.
Awards are given annually, with deadline for entry being in September. Judging takes place in October and November, with the Awards being announced in March. 2010 dates are to be finalised, but for an outline of entry requirements, please click here
All the entries are judged by a local team, which includes an architect, inclusive design assessor, local authority co-ordinator and local advisor. Their recommendations are passed to a National Panel , which comprises built environment professionals, who confirm the level of Award.
