2019 SURF Awards: One Month Left to Apply

Posted on August 8, 2019

Organisations and groups have less than one month left to apply to the 2019 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration, with applications closing at 5pm on Monday 2^nd September.

The awards (delivered by Scotland’s Regeneration Forum (SURF) in partnership with Scottish Government) aim to recognise and reward best practice and innovation in community regeneration, and highlight the role that regeneration projects have in improving the wellbeing of individuals and communities.

There are 5 award categories:

Scotland’s Most Improved Place
Housing and Regeneration
Creative Regeneration
Supporting Youth Employability
Community Led Regeneration

For further information, including how to apply, please visit the SURF website.

Alternatively, contact Emma Scott by phone: 0141 4406392, or email: emma@surf.scot

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