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Civic Trust Awards

The Awards

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

How to Apply

How to Apply

The 2025 Application Round Is now closed. 
The shortlist of 2025 Regional Finalists will be announced in November 2024. 
2025 National & International Winners will be revealed at the Civic Trust Awards Ceremony in March 2025. Date & Venue tbc
The 2026 Application Round will open on Monday 2nd June and close at 6pm on Friday 18th July 2025.

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Rules of Entry

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Assessment Process

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 Regional Assessment Team comprising of up to four volunteers. 

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Application Fees

Application Fees

The following fees apply for the Civic Trust Awards scheme.

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Award Categories

Award Categories

The Civic Trust Awards scheme annually recognise projects from the UK and overseas with Special Awards, Awards and Highly Commended.

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Civic Trust Awards

Civic Trust Awards

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

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Pro-Tem Civic Trust Awards

Pro-Tem Civic Trust Awards

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

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AABC Conservation Awards

AABC Conservation Awards

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

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Selwyn Goldsmith Awards

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.

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2025 Winners Brochure

2025 Winners Brochure

The brochure features images and citations for all Special Awards, Awards, Highly Commended and a list of Regional Finalists for 2025.

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