The Government's national awards scheme for the sustainable communities sector
2008's overall winner and recipient of ‘The Co-operative Award for Excellence' is the River Nene Regional Park (RNRP).
» More about the winning entry
» Photos of the awards ceremony
The category winners are:
- Bringing People Together, sponsored by the Chartered Institute of Housing – This Is Not A Gateway, London
- Innovative Engagement, sponsored by Harworths Estates – U Decide, Newcastle
- Inspiring Young People, sponsored by English Partnerships – Young People’s Voice @Allsorts LGBTU Youth Project, Brighton
- Low Carbon Development, sponsored by NHBC – Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
- Mixed Community, sponsored by Spawforths – Transformation of Northmoor, Manchester
- Schools and the Community, sponsored by Specialist Schools and Academies Trust – Marlowe Academy and Newington Estate, Ramsgate
- Vision for Place, sponsored by Sovereign Housing Group – River Nene Regional Park, Northamptonshire
- Special Recognition – One Brighton, Brighton
This awards scheme succeeds the Deputy Prime Minister's Award for Sustainable Communities, which since 2003 has recognised projects and initiatives that contribute to making better places in which to live and work.
The awards celebrate achievement in the public, private and third sectors, they promote organisations, partnerships and individuals helping to transform our cities, towns or villages.
The awards help to identify good practice examples from which others can learn, as part of ASC's drive to deliver better places across the country.
Awards dinner
If you're interested in entering the awards or sponsorship opportunities, speak to Rohan Akers on 0113 394 4597
