Macclesfield Civic Society Awards

Forget the Oscars, Baftas, Big Brother or Strictly ! It’s time to submit your nominations for the Maccesfield Civic Awards Scheme to find out which were the best developments completed or events held in 2015.

New butchers shop Church Street

The winners won’t get a statue, lifetime celebrity status or even a feature in Hello but there will be lots of recognition for a job well done, a handy commendation and, if especially good, a trendy ceramic plaque to hang on the wall – so plenty to play for !

So the Macclesfield Civic Society invites nominations for an award for the best new buildings, improvements and developments completed within the boundaries of the old town between January and December 2015 or for events and exhibitions which made a positive contribution to the character, vitality and prosperity of the town.

The judges will look for good design and preservation or enhancement of the character of the town. Consideration will be given to all architectural features such as shop fronts and signs and tidying up of neglected or problem areas.

New shop front Market Place

Nominations can be made by individuals, societies, organisations or companies, including developers who can nominate their own schemes. There is no limit to the number of nominations that can be made – the more the better ! The deadline is 29 February 2016.

There are two categories of award – a Commendation where the successful entrant will receive a certificate and an Award where a plaque will also be presented for display on the respective building. For events and exhibitions a Commemoration can be awarded.

Plaques and certificates will be presented by Her Worship the Mayor of Macclesfield at the Civic Society meeting on Wednesday 20 April 2016 at the Heritage Centre.    

Nominations should include the following information:

Name or number of property

Address

Name of architect or developer if known

Name and address of sender or nominee

Send your nomination to The Acting Secretary, Macclesfield Civic Society, c/o 57 Orme Crescent, Tytherington, Macclesfield SK10 2HU or email keith76079smith@yahoo.com

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS 29 FEBRUARY 2016.