East Midlands winners selected for the national awards
Congratulations to the following East Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence winners who have been chosen as finalists in the RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence national awards:
- Central Lincolnshire Local Plan, Central Lincolnshire Local Plans Team, Excellence in Plan Making Practice
- Bradwell Springs, Peak District National Park, Excellence in Planning for Communities (large schemes of 50 homes or more)
- Gedling Green, Keepmoat Homes, Excellence in Planning for Communities (small schemes under 50 homes)
- Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, Planning Authority of the Year
The national awards ceremony will take place on 26 November 2024 in London. If you’re interested in sponsoring or would like to book, please click here.
East Midlands Region Awards for Planning Excellence Winners
The RTPI East Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence continue to recognise and highlight the positive contribution planning professionals make in the communities we serve around the world.
Congratulations to the East Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence winners 2024, who were announced at the RTPI East Midlands Regional Reception and Awards for Planning Excellence 2024 Ceremony event at The Albert Hall on 26 June.
- Best Plan - The Central Lincolnshire Local Plan, submitted by The Central Lincolnshire Local Plan Team
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Best Project - Gedling Green, submitted by Keepmoat East Midlands
- Planning Authority of the Year - Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
A stepping stone to our national celebration
These winners become national finalists except for Young Planner of the Year, who will be judged by the national judges in September. The top five will become Young Planner of the Year national finalists.
All the shortlisted entries from the project categories* will be judged for the national finalist list. The remaining five direct-to-national categories** are also judged to complete the national finalist list of a total of 15 categories.
The national finalists will be announced on 16 October, and the winners will be announced and celebrated on 26 November 2024 in London at the national ceremony. Details will be announced here.
*Project categories:
- Excellence in Planning for a Successful Economy
- Excellence in Planning for Health and Wellbeing
- Excellence in Planning for Heritage and Culture
- Excellence in Planning for the Natural Environment
- Excellence in Planning for Communities (small schemes under 50 homes)
- Excellence in Planning for Communities (large schemes of 50 homes or more)
**Direct to national categories:
- Excellence in Digital Planning Practice
- International Award for Planning Excellence
- In-house Planning Team of the Year
- Planning Consultancy of the Year
- Inspirational Leader of the Year
Thank you to the judges.
Thank you to the RTPI East Midlands judges for generously volunteering their time, dedication, and expertise to the judging process, including participating in interviews and site visits. Your commitment and support are truly appreciated.
For more information.
If you have any questions, please visit the awards hub or contact Shona Munro, RTPI East Midlands Regional Coordinator.
Sponsors
If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact us.
This year's RTPI East Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence 2024 sponsors:
STAT Planning
Ceremony Sponsor
STAT Planning
Ceremony Sponsor
At STAT Planning we listen so that we can understand our clients’ objectives. We then apply our technical and commercial knowledge navigating the complexities of planning law, guidance and environmental constraints to deliver the best results possible. We solve problems and always look to improve our clients’ position.
Our team is professional, personable and passionate about delivering a great service with excellent communication at the heart of what we do. We build positive relationships with our clients and professional colleagues, engendering a collaborative and constructive working practice.
MEC Consulting Group Ltd
Project Category Sponsor
MEC Consulting Group Ltd
Project Category Sponsor
MEC Consulting Group Ltd stands as a beacon of excellence in the field, offering a multidisciplinary approach to engineering and environmental consultancy. The firm is dedicated to delivering technical solutions that span a wide spectrum of projects, encompassing the private and public sectors. These projects range from residential and commercial ventures to industrial, retail, leisure, education, and healthcare endeavours.
What sets MEC apart is its commitment to harnessing the diverse skills, technical expertise, and collective experience of its dedicated teams. The company's primary focus is on delivering tangible results and fostering collaboration to develop innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions.
Fisher German
Drinks Reception Sponsor
Fisher German
Drinks Reception Sponsor
We have, for almost 200 years, been helping clients across all the major property sectors – commercial, infrastructure, residential, rural and utilities.
Freeths
Plan Category Sponsor
Freeths
Plan Category Sponsor
We are a leading full-service UK law firm, with 1,200 freethinking colleagues all working together to make the future better for our people, clients and communities.
We are a big firm, without the attitude. We get our momentum from our guiding values – smart, bold and together.
