Celebrating Planning Excellence
The RTPI East Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence 2024 showcase and celebrate the best plans, people and projects.
Our coveted awards recognise and highlight the positive contribution planning professionals make in the communities we serve around the world.
There are 15 planning related categories the RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence. See the full list here.
Plans
Projects
- Excellence in Planning for a Successful Economy
- Excellence in Planning for Health and Wellbeing
- Excellence in Planning for Heritage and Culture
- Excellence in Planning for the Natural Environment
- Excellence in Planning for Communities (small schemes under 50 homes)
- Excellence in Planning for Communities (large schemes of 50 homes or more)
- Excellence in Digital Planning Practice
- International Award for Planning Excellence
People
- In-house Planning Team of the Year
- Small Planning Consultancy of the Year
- Planning Consultancy of the Year
- Planning Authority of the Year
- Inspirational Leader of the Year
- Young Planner of the Year
Click to see more on our East Midlands region winners.
Key dates 2024
- April/early May - East Midlands udges site visits and/or Young Planner interviews
- 20 May - East Midlands shortlist announced
- 20 June - Announcing the winners in the East Midlands region at the RTPI East Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence 2024 Reception
- August/September - National awards judging
- Mid October - National finalists announced
- End November - National ceremony
The judging process
The RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence has 15 national award categories. Entries in the East Midlands are initially judged across 10 categories and awarded as:
- Best Plan
- Best Project
- Planning Authority of the Year
- Small Planning Consultancy of the Year
- Young Planner of the Year*
These winners become national finalists.
The shortlisted entries are put through for judging in the national awards and will be judged against the others in their selected categories for the national finalist list. The remaining five direct to national categories are also judged to complete the national finalist list of 15 categories. The winners and commendations are announced at the national ceremony in November.
*All Young Planner of the Year winners will be entered into the national shortlist and will be judged by the national judges and the top five will become national finalists.
The RTPI East Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence celebration event will be held in Nottingham at the Albert Hall on the 20 June 2024. Please save the date and we will provide further information nearer the time.
Sponsors
If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact us.
This year's RTPI East Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence 2024 sponsors:
Ceremony Sponsor:
STAT Planning – A results driven planning practice
At STAT Planning we listen so that we can understand our clients’ objectives. We then apply
our technical and commercial knowledge navigating the complexities of planning law,
guidance and environmental constraints to deliver the best results possible. We solve
problems and always look to improve our clients’ position.
Our team is professional, personable and passionate about delivering a great service with
excellent communication at the heart of what we do. We build positive relationships with
our clients and professional colleagues, engendering a collaborative and constructive
working practice.
Project Category Sponsor:
MEC Consulting Group Ltd stands as a beacon of excellence in the field, offering a multidisciplinary approach to engineering and environmental consultancy. The firm is dedicated to delivering technical solutions that span a wide spectrum of projects, encompassing the private and public sectors. These projects range from residential and commercial ventures to industrial, retail, leisure, education, and healthcare endeavours.
What sets MEC apart is its commitment to harnessing the diverse skills, technical expertise, and collective experience of its dedicated teams. The company's primary focus is on delivering tangible results and fostering collaboration to develop innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions.
For more information
If you have any questions, please visit the awards hub or contact East Midlands Regional Coordinator. for more information or to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
