GUILDFORD HERITAGE & ENVIRONMENT AWARDS 2003

The Guildford Heritage and Environment Awards scheme encourages and rewards those who make an important contribution to the conservation and improvement of the borough's architectural and environmental heritage. It forms part of the Council's overall strategy to raise design standards and environmental awareness in the area and is highly regarded and creates a considerable amount of media interest.

There are six main categories which projects can be entered:

• New Buildings
• Refurbishment and conservation of existing buildings
• Environmental Projects and Landscape Schemes such as the improvement of wasteland, reclamation of ponds and waterways, conservation of wildlife habitats, creation of footpaths, landscape schemes and public art.
• Designing out crime building or local environment features designed to promote public safety and discourage crime.
• Environmental sustainability projects that contribute to environmental sustainability such as energy efficiency, waste reduction and recycling, as well as green travel and transport initiatives to reduce car usage. Entry is also open to local businesses that can demonstrate achievement in linking sustainability and business goals.
• Schools Project, including either a practical project that enhances the school environment/local feature, or an academic study of local heritage. The Schools Project is open to first, middle and secondary schools in addition to further education.

All schemes must be within the Guildford Borough boundary, although the related organisation does not, and projects need to be completed within the 12-month period prior to the judging in July.

Click here to download an Entry Form for inclusion in the Guildford Heritage and Environment Awards 2003.

In addition to the six main categories a new 'People's Favourite' award has been introduced. The new award will give the public the opportunity to vote on a different theme each year. This year the 'People's Favourite' will be focussing on the built environment in recognition of the vast range of architecture in the Borough. We would like you to nominate your favourites building, old or new. All nominations must be in the Guildford Borough boundary.

Click here to download an entry form to nominate your favourite building for the 'People's Favourite' award.

The winner will be announced at the annual awards ceremony in the Autumn. If you select the winning building your details will be entered into a draw for your chance to attend the awards ceremony at Guildford's historic Guildhall.

The deadline for entries is Monday 2nd June 2003. For more information please contact Helen Mitchell or click here to email.

REFURBISHMENT & CONSERVATION Winner: Just Barns Ltd for Lydling Barn, Shackleford

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Winner: Guildford Borough Council for the Green Box Recycling scheme. Special Commendation: Pirbright Primary School for a Walking Bus and Guildford High School for a recycling project.

CONSIDERATE CONTRACTOR Winner: D J Trimming Ltd for the construction of houses at Sycamore Drive, Ash Vale and Browns Lane, Effingham

Award Winners were presented with a framed certificate by Julia Thrift, the Civic Trust’s head of programmes, at a special ceremony at the Guildhall. The three schools also received a cheque for £250 each