Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning

The Scottish Executive in association with RTPI in Scotland runs the annual Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning.  The awards have been run since 1997 and are made in recognition of outstanding work by or within planning authorities, community organisations and other bodies.

Thirty applications were submitted for the 2006 Awards, and the Awards Ceremony took place on 8th March 2007 at the Hub in Edinburgh.  Details of all submitted applications for 2006 and for previous years are available from the Scottish Executive.

2007 Awards: The closing date for this year's awards is 29th August 2007.  Application forms should be returned to: Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning, Planning Division, Area 2-H, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ.

RTPI in Scotland Best Student Award

The RTPI in Scotland presents an annual Best Student Award to each of the planning schools in Scotland - for further information contact RTPI in Scotland.

Jim Boyack Memorial Trust

The Jim Boyack Memorial Trust was established in 1991 in memory of James Boyack, a Senior Vice Convenor of RTPI in Scotland.  Each year, an award is given to a student attending an RTPI-accredited course offered by one of the planning schools in Scotland.  Email the Trust for further details or contact the Trust at 20 Holyrood Crescent, Glasgow G20 6HJ.

Scottish Planner Dec 2007 includes an article on the most recent award.  View the Scottish Planner web-page here.

Peter Suttie Award

An annual award is made in memory of Peter Suttie, former Director of Planning and Development with Aberdeenshire Council.  It is aimed at young graduate planners working in Scotland and those studying for an accredited qualification at a Scottish university or college.  The Award is sponsored by Aberdeenshire Council and the Scottish Society for Directors of Planning.

Other RTPI Awards

Return to RTPI in Scotland page

Author:

James Henderson

Publisher:

The Royal Town Planning Institute

Date:

03-Jan-08

Categories:

Nations & Regions 

Sections:

Events, Awards & Networking

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