2010 CIVIC AWARDS FOR CONSERVATION

GUIDANCE NOTES & NOMINATION FORM

Objectives

By rewarding the best architectural projects in the last five years this Award Scheme, which is sponsored by the Cheshire Society of Architects, Chester Civic Trust, Cheshire West and Chester Council,  aims to stimulate interest in our built environment and develop a deeper and broader appreciation of both traditional craft skills and high quality contemporary construction.  The awards are also supported by English Heritage.

This is the 8th round of ‘Civic Awards’ but the first time that the scheme applies to the extended area of ‘Cheshire West and Chester’.  It is also a happy coincidence that this year marks the 50th anniversary of Chester Civic Trust – a partner in this scheme since 1995.  All the sponsoring bodies hope that the Awards will raise the profile of good architectural design in our community.

2010 CIVIC AWARDS FOR DESIGN & CONSERVATION

 Rules governing the Award Scheme

 General Conditions

1.        There are no restrictions on who may submit nominations – owners, occupiers, developers, architects, contractors, community groups and members of the general public may all do so.

2    There are no restrictions on the type or size of project, provided that:

 a) it is within the new borough of Cheshire West and Chester, and

 b) it has been completed between 1st April 2005 and 31st August 2010.

 (Large and small developments; private, public or commercial; ‘new build’, conversions, refurbishments and conservation projects are all eligible – so too are schemes which enhance the public realm or other open spaces. The energy efficiency and/or environmental sustainability of schemes will also be taken into account).

 Categories

 3.                  There are four main categories:

            ·        Residential Developments

·        Community/Health/Educational Buildings

·        Commercial/Retail/Industrial Buildings

·        Public Realm/Open Spaces  

4.                  Each of the above will be divided into two types:

a)     for wholly, or largely, ‘new build’ projects

b)     for conversion, refurbishment and conservation projects  

Nominations

 5        There is no fee for submitting a nomination.  
 6.    The nomination forms should be as complete as possible and should be supported by at least two photographs of the project.  
 7.  Nominations must be made on paper (not electronically) and sent in an envelope marked ‘2010 CIVIC AWARDS’ to:  

                        Chester Civic Trust Office

Bishop Lloyd’s Palace

51-53 Watergate Row

Chester, CH1 2LE  
8 The closing date for the receipt of nominations is 31st August 2010.  An acknowledgement card or e-mail will be sent to confirm receipt.  

  Awards  

9  Up to eight Awards will be made (but no more than three in any of the four main categories).  The winners of each full Award will be entitled to erect a plaque (subject to any Listed building constraints).  The plaques will be designed and ordered by Cheshire West and Chester Council and its partners, but the cost of fixing must be borne by the owner of the premises. All Award winners will also receive a Certificate.
10 Certificates of Commendation may also be given to entries which are considered worthy of recognition.  
11 A Presentation Dinner will be held in November 2010.  Tickets for this will be ‘at cost’ and will be made available once the judging process is complete.
12 The decisions made by the judges on behalf of the Award Sponsors will be final.

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