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EACH INDIVIDUAL AWARD CATEGORY IS SPONSORED BY AN NHIC MEMBER
The General sponsor is CIOB.
The CIOB the the leading body of managers in construction,setting
the pace globally for high standards of professionalism in the
built environment.
Every year more and more organisations across the spectrum of
UK housing are taking part in our prestigious Annual Awards scheme.So
don ’t hide your improvement schemes under a bushel,give them
a well-deserved airing and allow other housing providers to benefit
from your knowledge and experience.
These unique Awards have been gathering momentum for more than
33 years.Now they are undoubtedly the premier housing awards of
their kind and highly regarded by people across the housing spectrum.
Taking part in them is straight forward and it costs nothing to
enter, but ultimately the kudos can be priceless. The Award Scheme’s
principal target is raising the profile of the numerous significant
and inspirational initiatives that are a characteristic of our
nation’s remarkable ingenuity in the field of housing and environmental
renovation.The Awards help pass on this ingenuity to the social
housing sector, private landlords, developers, government and
thousands of others with the specific mission to maintain the
highest possible quality in our housing stock and its surroundings.
Each year the Award Categories are reviewed to make sure they
keep pace with the changing face of housing and are truly representative
of the very broadest activities of local authorities, housing
associations, private developers, house-builders,smaller building
companies, contractors, repre-sentative bodies, architectural
practices, kitchen specialists, designers and specifiers. There
are 12 Award Categories this year providing a comprehensive cross-section
of opportunities for your special submission or submissions. As
you will see here, each Category aims to highlight a specific
aspect of refurbishment and regeneration providing ample scope
for you to take part.
In addition,the NHIC may also bestow the coveted George Plucknett
Award if,in the Judges ’ opinion, there is one submission which
stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Whether or not you have taken part in the NHIC Annual Awards before
we look for ward to receiving your submission or,if you are particularly
proud of more than one project, you may submit them all!
LAST YEAR'S NHIC AWARD WINNERS
The George Plucknett Award went to Paradigm Housing.Other category
winners included the London Borough of Wandsworth,Portsmouth Housing
Association,Dane Housing,Penwith Housing Association,Hackney Homes,the
kitchen designer,Tammy Pell,Bracknell Roofing Company,Energy Audit
Company and Cannock Chase Council. There were also 15 runners-up
across the
various categories.
The George Plucknett Award
This Award is made at the discretion of the Judges if they consider
there is one submission which stands out beyond all others.
The winners and runners-up in each category are announced at a
special NHIC Awards Luncheon held at the Gladstone Library, One
Whitehall Place,London SW1 on Thursday 22 nd November 2007,hosted
by the NHIC ’s President Lord Brooke CH PC.The guest of honour
presenting the awards will be Chris Huhne MP the Liberal Democrat
Shadow Secretar y of State for the Environment.
TO ENTER
Simply download Entry Form, Then send it with your submission to the Director of the NHIC
whose address appears elsewhere.The precise format for entries
is also outlined on the Entry Form.
The final closing date for complete entry forms and submissions
is Friday 24 th August 2007.
However,it would be greatly appreciated if a photocopied Entry
Form could be returned to the NHIC,by post or fax,even as early
as May as this gives us an advanced indication of how many entries
to expect in each Category.
The Judges will carefully assess all the entries during September.
All finalists will be formally invited to attend the Awards Presentation
Luncheon in November.
THE JUDGES
The Judges will be under the Chairmanship of Lester Corney managing
director of Acumen Communications,who is also the NHIC ’s Marketing
Committee Chairman. NHIC Chairman David Carver will also be on
the Judging Panel together with a representative from each category
sponsor,plus other experts who may not be connected with the NHIC.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Graham Ponting,the Executive Director of the NHIC will be pleased
to advise and discuss any aspect of a proposed submission. He
is not a member of the Judging Panel.
THE NHIC ANNUAL AWARDS 2007
CATEGORY 1 SPONSORED BY IDEAL STANDARD LOCAL AUTHORITIES & REGISTERED SOCIAL LANDLORDS
-Completed modernisations Modernisations completed in 2005/2006
showing innovation and providing inspiration for others to undertake
similar schemes. Sponsor is Ideal Standard the UK ’s leading bathroom
manufacturer which offers a comprehensive range at each level
of the market.
CATEGORY 2 SPONSORED BY ECA
HOUSING ASSOCIATION MODERNISATIONS
Innovative modernisations and renovations during 2005/ 2006 providing
inspiration to other housing associations. Sponsor is the Electrical
Contractors Association, which supports the electrical contracting
industry and safe-guards the customer.
CATEGORY 3 SPONSORED BY CONSTRUCTIONSKILLS
TRAINING ACHIEVEMENT
Construction Skills is the Sector Skills Council for the construction
industry, one of the Sector Skills Council tasked by the Government
to implement UK-wide agreements between the bodies responsible
for delivering training in the UK and those that demand it.
Construction Skills provide assistance in all aspects of recruiting,
training and qualifying the construction work force. It also works
with partners in industry and government to improve the competitiveness
of the industry as a whole.
CATEGORY 4 SPONSORED BY FMB
THE BEST BROWNFIELD OR RECYCLED BUILDING PROJECT
Any outstanding private or public development using recycled urban
land or buildings. Sponsor is the Federation of Master Builders
which represents over 17,000 member firms in the UK construction
industry.
CATEGORY 5 SPOSORED BY CORGI
DOMESTIC GAS SAFETY INCLUDING CO AWARENESS
Special initiatives by local authorities, housing associations
and private companies that raise awareness of gas safety and CO
awareness. Efforts made in education and protection of domestic
gas users to the dangers of carbon monoxide will be recognised.
Sponsor is the Council for Registered Gas Installers,the
national watchdog for gas safety with a register of over 45,000
installation businesses.
CATEGORY 6 SPONSORED BY KBSA
NEW KITCHEN DESIGNER AWARD
Supporting industry excellence for the future.A real-life kitchen
design showing innovative use of materials and space.
Sponsor is the Kitchen, Bathroom & Bedroom Specialists Association
(KBSA) which actively supports new designers entering the industry.
CATEGORY 7 SPONSORED BY NFRC
ROOFING EXCELLENCE
The best example of upgraded roofing stock that shows compatibility
with the environment, plus high quality workmanship.
Sponsor is the National Federation of Roofing Contractors, dedicated
to high roofing standards and a database of competent contractors.
CATEGORY 8 SPONSORED BY CIGA
INNOVATIVE INSULATION
Any project which can demonstrate an innovative approach in successfully
encouraging the take-up of insulation measures.
Sponsor is the Cavity Insulation Guarantee Association, which
aims to uphold the highest standards of workmanship and materials.
CATEGORY 9 SPONSORED BY ARMITAGE SHANKS
SPECIAL NEEDS FACILITIES
Innovative projects that make a positive contribution to enhancing
the lives of those with special needs.
Sponsored by Armitage Shanks which has been creating bathrooms
across a wide spectrum of installations since
1817.
CATEGORY 10 SPONSORED BY THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY COUNCIL
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Housing associations,local authorities or other landlords providing
the most effective electrical installation, maintenance and safety
awareness programme.
Sponsor is the Electrical Safety Council a registered charity
set up to protect consumers from faulty electrical workmanship.
CATEGORY 11 SPONSORED BY INTERBUILD
SUSTAINABLE HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Projects and programmes that encourage the greater use of sustainable
materials,products and technologies in home refurbishment and
improvement schemes to meet on-going targets for home efficiency
and CO 2 emissions.
Sponsor is Interbuild/Emap the UK's building show, The Home of
Building.
CATEGORY 12 SPONSORED BY BMA
JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award is made at the NHIC ’s discretion to the journalist
who has made the most significant contribution during 2006 to
the Home Improvement cause.
The Sponsor is The Bathroom Manufacturer's Association, the trade
association for manufacturers of bathroom products trading in
the UK.
For further information, guidance and entry forms, write or
telephone:
Graham Ponting
Executive Director, NHIC
Roofing House
31 Worship Street
London EC2A 2DY
Telephone: 020 7448 3853
Fax: 020 7448 3191
Email: info@nhic.org.uk
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