The Award

The Civic Trust Awards scheme was established in 1959 to recognise outstanding architecture, planning and design in the built environment. Please visit the relevant page below for more information on each of our application categories, details of how to apply, rules of entry, frequently asked questions etc.

How to Apply

The 2025 Application Round will open on Monday 10th June and close on Friday 26th July 2024.

Rules of Entry

Entries can be made by anyone closely connected with a project as long as the permission of the owner and occupier of the scheme has been obtained prior to entering.

Frequently Asked Questions

We have put together some answers to the common questions that we are asked.

Assessment Process

Wherever possible, at the first stage of assessment, entries to the Civic Trust Awards (and Pro-Tem Awards if the structure is still in place) will be visited by a team consisting of up to four people from various backgrounds, each responsible for submitting feedback for each project they have visited.

Application Fees

The following fees apply for the Civic Trust Awards scheme.

Levels of Awards

The Civic Trust Awards scheme annually recognise projects with Special Awards, Awards and Highly Commended.

Civic Trust Awards

The Civic Trust Awards is not just about rewarding architecture or design excellence.

Pro-Tem Civic Trust Award

Established in 2013, the Pro-Tem Civic Trust Awards scheme is open to receive applications from temporary structures and installations.

AABC Conservation Award

Established in 2014, the AABC Conservation Awards are made to projects which demonstrate the highest standards of historic building conservation.

Selwyn Goldsmith Awards

The Civic Trust Awards are proud to deliver an Awards scheme in recognition of architect and founding figure of universal design, Selwyn Goldsmith.

Winners Brochure

The brochure features images and citations for all Special Awards, Awards, Highly Commended and a list of Regional Finalists for 2024.