Celebrating outstanding flair for architecture and heritage across Sussex
May 17, 2023
A special trophy will be presented to a scheme that promotes outstanding design in the National Park.
For the third year running, the National Park Authority is sponsoring The South Downs Award as part of the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards.
The Awards aims to showcase the highest quality new buildings, conservation and rejuvenation projects, while also celebrating traditional craftmanship and skills.
Now in its 25th year, the Awards scheme has also announced a brand-new category: The Eco Award. Sponsored by Cowan Architects, this Award aims to recognise a project’s commitment to excellence in sustainability, biodiversity and energy efficiency. Winners of the Awards receive a hand-crafted slate presented by the President of the Sussex Heritage Trust, The Rt Hon Lord Egremont DL at the awards ceremony and lunch on 4 July.
Tim Slaney, Director of Planning, said: “We’re delighted to be sponsoring these prestigious awards once again. The standard of all entries has been very high and the category winner will have gone that extra mile to make a positive contribution to this treasured landscape. I’m looking forward to the awards ceremony!”
Further categories include: Building Crafts Award sponsored by Pilbeam Construction, The Public and Community Award sponsored by Gravetye Manor, The Commercial Award sponsored by Savills, The Large Scale Residential Award sponsored by Covers Timber and Builders Merchants, The Mid-Scale Residential Award sponsored by Henry Adams, The Small Scale Residential Award sponsored by RH and RW Clutton, The Landscape and Gardens Award sponsored by The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust, The Ecclesiastical Building Award sponsored by Valley Builders and The Sussex Heritage Trust Person of the Year Award.
