Our objectives as a Society are to stimulate public
interest in the local area, to conserve Harpenden_s
character and charm and to promote high standards
of planning and architecture. The annual awards
are designed to further these aims, and to mark
our appreciation of those who show care and concern
for the way Harpenden develops.
Awards are made for developments or services by
a local resident or organisation that have made
a substantial contribution to the enhancement of
the town. Developments may include domestic and
public or commercial buildings. With the latter,
consideration will be given both to architectural
merit and to the social and environmental qualities
of the building - for example, how accessible it
is for the disabled. To qualify for an award, a
development or service must have been completed
during the previous year.
The Society_s premier award is its Plaque, which
is given to a building or development where it can
be displayed. The Plaque is only presented if there
is a development of sufficient merit to justify
this; no Plaque has been awarded for the last two
years. The Society also gives Environmental Certificates
for other developments which set a high standard,
and for commendable services, and may send out additional
Letters of Commendation for small projects which
deserve recognition.
Nominations for the awards scheme, which has now
been running for 25 years may be made by members
or any interested party, using forms available from
the awards scheme organiser. Forms are circulated
with the January newsletter.
