The Awards are one of the Scottish Government's most prestigious events and celebrate achievements in planning, from strategic visions to development on the ground. The Awards have now been running for over 10 years and we’re pleased that we continue to see an increase in the quality and numbers of applications we receive.
Award Categories
- Development Plans
- Development Management
- Development on the Ground
- Community Involvement
- Quality of Service
From these categories an Overall Winner Award may be selected for outstanding achievement. At the award ceremony, presentations will also made for the Designing Places Student Competition and the Sir Patrick Geddes Memorial Trust Awards Scheme.
Timetable
This year’s awards will be launched on January 31, 2012 and we propose the indicated timetable of events below.
- Submission of entries by March 28, 2012
- Application sift May 2012
- Interview and site visits end June 2012
- Awards ceremony at The Lighthouse on September 4, 2012
New Judges
A panel of 3 new judges will make their recommendations to Scottish Ministers. Biographies for each are set out below:
How to enter
Anyone can enter, including local authorities, consultants, developers, voluntary organisations and community groups.
Application form
Guidance