CALL FOR ENTRIES – BURA Awards for Best Practice in Regeneration

Do you know a project that represents best practice in regeneration?

The BURA Awards for Best Practice in Regeneration 2008 are now open for entries. It is free to enter and anyone from any sector can submit an entry.

These independent awards, established in 1992, help to define excellence in regeneration across the UK and winners come from projects large and small and the type of projects and schemes awarded varies year on year:

…from the development of a first-class business centre that has helped lift a town out of economic depression, to an exemplary Town Centre partnership that has harnessed its collaborative advantage.

… from a hub for training and learning that will sustain future generations, to a trust that is changing lives in a community recovering from violent conflict.

Could your project be a winner this year?

Visit http://www.bura.org.uk/Awards.html for more information on how to enter.

Why enter?
There are many benefits of entering the awards:

• Raise your organisation’s reputation and profile across the UK
• Motivate and sustain further improvements and innovation
• Opportunities for staff to learn from others and receive feedback from panellists
• Boost employee morale, enhance recruitment and retention
• Win contracts
• Impress and influence clients
• And last but not least, celebrate your success and get the recognition you and your colleagues deserve

How do I enter?

To see the assessment criteria, guidance notes and to download an entry form please visit www.bura.org.uk.

You have until 06 June 2008 to submit your entries online.

Can you help us to spread the word?

To identify and celebrate the best of regeneration across the UK we need people to be aware of the awards and to enter projects and schemes. Can you help us to publicise the awards both within your organisation and externally? This might include for example:

• Emailing the awards information to your colleagues, clients and networks (forward this email content or refer them to www.bura.org.uk/awards.html)
• Making reference to the awards within your newsletter or website
• Including the awards as an agenda item at your team meeting
• Requesting hard-copy entry forms to place on your reception or to distribute at relevant forthcoming events (contact vivien@bura.org.uk or 020 7539 4030).

Entries must be received by 06 June 2008

Should you require any further information please do get in touch with the BURA Awards Team on 020 7539 4030 or by emailing awards@bura.org.uk. Otherwise please note the closing date in your diary and we look forward to receiving your entries.