CPRE Norfolk Awards
The Awards Scheme
The CPRE Norfolk Awards scheme was founded in 1979 to recognise significant achievements in buildings and landscape. It is one of the longest running Awards schemes in the county and over 300 projects have been awarded to date.
Who Can Apply
The scheme welcomes applications from all sections of the community and for projects of all types, big and small. Landscape management, conservation schemes, and projects which encourage access to and understanding of the countryside are particularly welcome. Restoration and conversion projects that bring redundant buildings back to life; innovative new buildings on brownfield land; research and education projects about the landscape and countryside; and school's environmental work are also considered. The CPRE Norfolk Awards does not normally consider projects within the City Council boundary lines but all other parts of Norfolk are included. We ask that projects have been completed within the past 3 years.
Judging Criteria
In general terms, the judges give Awards to projects which make a significant contribution to the protection and enhancement of the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of the English countryside. More specific judging criteria are contained within the guidance notes below. The CPRE Norfolk Awards scheme is not a competition and projects are not compared when they are being judged. Rather, Awards are given on merit and more than twenty Awards may be given in a single year. The judging panel comprises a group of expert volunteers, chaired by Martin Walton, a trustee of CPRE Norfolk.
Application Process
All applications must use the official CPRE Norfolk Awards 2012 Application Form and be received by the closing date in June. Late applications will not be considered. Photographs and accompanying information about the projects are welcomed and will enhance applications. Shortlisted projects may be visited by the judges. If the project is successful, the entrant will be informed in writing and invited to the Awards ceremony in November.
Prizes
A framed certificate will be given to the project. Winenrs can also purchase a bronze plaque for display at the site of the project.
Sponsors and support
CPRE Norfolk is keen to attract future long-term sponsors of the Awards. Previous sponsors of the CPRE Norfolk Awards include the Targetfollow Group, May Gurney and the Eastern Daily Press. Sponsors have benefitted from publicity and media coverage, keynote speeches at the prestigious Awards Ceremony, as well as logos and branding on the prizes, certificates and winners' brochures. CPRE Norfolk is keen to attract future long-term sponsors of the Awards. If your company would like to be associated with this event, which raises awareness of some of the best projects taking place in Norfolk, please contact the CPRE Norfolk Chairman James Parry at the branch office on 01603 761660.
Links and Further Information
CPRE Norfolk Award winners 2011
CPRE Norfolk Award winners 2010
CPRE Norfolk Award winners 2009
CPRE Norfolk Award winners 2008
CPRE Norfolk Award winners 2007
CPRE Norfolk Awards 25th Anniversary booklet