The Civic Trust gives four categories of Award:
Awards - are given to schemes that are of benefit culturally, socially or economically whilst making an outstanding contribution to the quality and appearance of the environment. Winners of Civic Trust Awards receive a certificate and a plaque for permanent display on the award-winning site.
Commendations - are given to schemes that are of benefit culturally, socially or economically whilst making a valuable contribution to the quality and appearance of the environment. Winners receive a certificate.
Mentions - are given to schemes that are of benefit culturally, socially or economically whilst making a recognised contribution to the quality and appearance of the environment. Winners receive a certificate.
Special Awards – are given to Award winning schemes which show excellence in a specific category or field. Entrants can ask to be considered for any number of Special Awards, which are sponsored by supporters. Winners receive a plaque and certificate. Categories include:
• Access Award (sponsored by Bristan)
• CentreVision Award (sponsored by The Civic Trust)
• City of Culture Award (sponsored by the Civic Trust)
• Hard Landscaping Award (sponsored by Charcon)
• Housing Award (sponsored by English Partnerships)
• NightVision Award (sponsored by the Civic Trust)
• Northern Ireland Public Realm Award (sponsored by The Arts Council of Northern Ireland)
• Restoration in Wales Award (sponsored by CADW)
• Award for Scotland (sponsored by Scottish Government)
• Partnership Award (sponsored by English Partnerships)
• Streets Award (sponsored by CABE)
• Sustainability Award (sponsored by Aggregate Industries)
To download a copy of the 2008 Civic Trust Award winners’ brochure, with full details of winning schemes, please click here
