The SURF Awards are widely recognised as the most prestigious in the field of Scottish community regeneration.

This year, there are five categories of entry, including a special award to highlight success in creative regeneration.

The benefits of making an application include:

• The application process is free, brief and straightforward
• SURF Awards recognition demonstrates value to key partners and funders
• Making an application can increase team confidence and focus  
• The winning initiatives will be showcased throughout 2014 and offered free consultancy support to build on their success
• All 15 shortlisted entries will be highlighted in a widely distributed publication
• Housing & Welfare Minister Margaret Burgess MSP will present the SURF Awards at a celebratory presentation dinner event on 4 December 2013 in Glasgow.

So if you know of a deserving Scottish regeneration project, please consider submitting a nomination before this year’s closing date of Monday, 19 August.

The application materials are available on the SURF website

Further information

Derek Rankine, SURF Events and Communications Officer on 0141 585 6879 or derek@scotregen.co.uk