Wolverhampton Environmental Awards 2008

Entries are now being sought for the Wolverhampton Environmental Awards 2008.

The awards give recognition and reward to outstanding projects which have made a real contribution to our environment and improved the quality of life for people who visit, live or work in the city.

Eligibility

Main Awards

Entries may be submitted by architects, builders, developers or owners for small or large scale projects which have made a positive contribution towards the built or natural environment of the city, regardless of scale. These could be, for example:

• new developments,
• restoration of buildings of historic or architectural importance,
• landscaping,
• enhancement of the natural environment,
• other work which has made a positive contribution to the environment.

Owners must have given their consent for schemes to be considered for an award. Smaller scale schemes are especially welcomed.

Schemes should have been completed between 1 April 2006 and 31 March 2008.

People's Choice Award

To nominate someone for the award, please download, complete and return the nomination form below. Examples of schemes could include:

• Taking pride in regularly maintaining a building to a high standard,
• Creating or maintaining an area of attractive open space,
• Creating a valuable community resource,
• Striving to ensure the continued use of a community resource, for example, a privately owned allotment,
• Working tirelessly to promote and protect the historic or natural environment of the city,
• Publicity material dedicated to promoting the environment, for example, a website or information leaflet.

Downloads

The entry form for the main awards and nomination form for the people's choice award can be downloaded by clicking on the PDF icons below:

    

Entries and Nominations

To enter or make a nomination, please download, complete and return the  forms to:

Ros Doran
Wolverhampton Environmental Awards
Planning Policy, Regeneration and Environment
Wolverhampton City Council
Civic Centre, St. Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1RP

Closing Date

The closing date for entries and nominations is Friday 12 September 2008.

Awards Ceremony

The Wolverhampton Environmental Awards will be announced in December 2008.

Award winners will receive a plaque and certificate whilst commendations and special mentions will be awarded a certificate.

A presentation ceremony will be hosted by the Mayor and a representative of Wolverhampton Partners in Progress.

About the Wolverhampton Environmental Awards

The Wolverhampton Environmental Awards scheme gives prestigious recognition and reward to outstanding projects which have made a real contribution to the city's environment and improved the quality of life for people who visit, live or work in the city.

There are the main awards for entries by architects, builders, developers or owners, and from 2006 a new category of award was launched called the People's Choice.

The People's Choice gives city residents the opportunity to nominate organisations, groups, individuals or projects whose achievements have resulted in an outstanding contribution to environmental quality in the city, and enhanced the life of its residents.

Wolverhampton Environmental Awards were first held in 1992 to encourage good design and improve environmental quality.

They are held every two years. The scheme is sponsored by Wolverhampton Partners in Progress, an initiative backed by the city's businesses, media, retailers and the council which aims to show Wolverhampton at its best.

Previous main award winners have included:

• Molineux Stadium
• Chubb Building
• St. Leonard's Rectory
• University of Wolverhampton
• Pendeford Oasis Project at St. Paul's School and Community Church.

The overall People's Choice Award winner in 2006 was 43 Broad Lane, Bradmore for a garden open under the National Gardens Scheme.

A Commendation was given to CLC Bookshop, 69 Worcester Street for restoration of shop front.

Further Information

For further information about the awards, contact Ros Doran at the following points:

E-mail: planning.policy@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Phone: 01902 552177
Minicom: 01902 555554
Fax: 01902 555637