Nominations sought for Stan Crowther award
The Stan Crowther Environment Award, organised by Rotherham District Civic Society, is awarded every two years for architectural treatment of a new building or refurbishment.
The trophy was recently renamed after former MP Mr Crowther, the society’s Honorary President, in recognition of his long service to the organisation and the town.
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Hide AdThis year’s contest is for developments within the Rotherham borough completed in the calendar years 2008 and 2009.
Previous winners include the Old Hall at Brampton-en-le-Morthen, the Parkmount flats in Clifton Lane, Rotherham Hospice and the Chesterfield Canal restoration scheme.
The present holder of the award is Breathing Spaces on Badsley Moor Lane, Rotherham.
A society spokesman said: “The purpose of the competition is to encourage high standards of design and construction.
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Hide Ad“We had a very good response last time round and we are hoping the same thing will happen again.
“We are happy to receive suggestions from members of the public as well as the professionals.”
Entries should reach the secretary, Peter Hawkridge of 43 Scholes Lane, Rotherham, S61 2RG, no later than October 12.
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