We were thrilled to return to the prestigious Crowne Plaza Hotel in Newcastle again this year. It was a pleasure to be joined by nearly 200 guests as we celebrated our Awards for Planning Excellence.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our Ceremony Sponsors Banks Property and Homes, EDF Renewables, Hedley Planning Services Limited, and Womble Bond Dickinson whose unwavering support made this event possible. 
The sparkling wine reception that marked the beginning of the evening provided a wonderful opportunity for guests to reconnect with old friends, colleagues, and forge new connections. The reception was followed by a wonderful dinner dinner as guests eagerly anticipating the highlight of the night. The audience was captivated by a presentation video showcasing our esteemed finalists, leading up to the highly anticipated announcement of the award winners.
This year, we were delighted by the exceptional number of entries, each reflecting the outstanding plans, projects and people within our region. Our esteemed judges faced the arduous task of selecting the finalists and, ultimately, the winning entries.
We were honoured to have the presence of RTPI President, Lyndsey Richards, who graciously presented our awards
with Tim Crawshaw, RTPI NE Regional Chair. Following the ceremony, our guests were treated to an evening of
entertainment, ensuring a memorable conclusion to the event. 
View our 2024 winners here.
If you are interested in entering the 2025 Awards for Planning Excellence, details are available here, although entries will close on 13 March.
We were thrilled to receive fantastic feedback for the evening, and we are eagerly looking forward to making this year's event even more remarkable. We would be delighted if you could join us on Friday 27 June, book your place here.
If you are interested in sponsoring this year's regional awards, please contact Kim Walker.