Introducing 2011 Design Awards

Why not enter Southend-on-Sea Borough Council's 2011 Design Awards for a major chance to see your development highlighted as a fine example of good design.  

There are five awards categories: new development, conservation, sustainable development, small projects and public space. There will also be commendations schemes singled out for special praise.  

To enter the awards:

• Projects may be new developments or refurbishment schemes, but planning permission should have been granted recently by the Council
• Entries should be complete - or substantially complete - by the deadline of Monday 29th July
• Entries should be mounted on one or two A1 or A2-sized cards, suitable for exhibiting. They can include plans, elevations, perspectives, photographs, and must be accompanied by a completed Design Awards 2011 Application Form  

Winners will be presented with plaques to be attached to the winning buildings, and certificates for the architects, developers and owners.

Application forms can be downloaded from the Design Award Scheme webpage on the Council's website: http://www.southend.gov.uk/ or call 01702 215004 ext 5408.

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council's Executive Councillor for Planning, Councillor Jonathan Garston said: "This annual competition helps celebrate the best and most innovative developments in Southend. 

"We are very keen indeed to receive as many entries as possible. The competition gives companies a major publicity boost, helps demonstrate their commitment to excellence and sustainability, and offers them additional networking opportunities, as well as the chance to further recognise the achievements of their staff."