SURF Awards 2019: Applications Open

Posted on June 14, 2019

Scotland’s Regeneration Forum (SURF) have announced that the 2019 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration (delivered in partnership with Scottish Government), are now open for applications.

The awards 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.

This year, there are 5 award categories:

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

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 2^nd September.

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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