“Order and arrangement, symmetry and definiteness, are the qualities that give value to architecture”
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“Order and arrangement, symmetry and definiteness, are the qualities that give value to architecture”
The awards
The awards are nearly 50 years old and return for the eleventh time.
The aim of these awards is to make Cheshire West and Chester a better place to live, work and visit by encouraging outstanding design and projects and gaining national recognition for this.
The judges are awarding the very best design projects across the borough and specifically want to highlight the following:
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High quality contemporary design and construction,
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Traditional materials and craft skills which conserve our heritage,
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Innovative approaches to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
We enthusiastically welcome all nominations (big and small) for new build, public realm, conservation and sustainable developments.
The winners of these prestigious awards will be announced and publicly recognised at the Award presentation event which will be held at Chester Town Hall on 27 November 2025.
Award categories
Sustainable
Projects which minimise the impact on our community and our environment.
Residential
Homes of merit for people and families to live and grow in.
Community / Health Education
Buildings created for the welfare of everyone in our county.
Commercial / Retail / Industrial
Business developments forming an essential part of our local economy.
Public Realm / Open Spaces
Spaces created for everyone to use and enjoy.
There will be up to Ten Category winners (but no more than three in any of the five main categories). The Category Winners receive a Category Winner certificate and a plaque. Several entries are given Highly commended certificates or Commended certificates where the judges determine the entry to be worthy of recognition.
Sustainable
Projects which minimise the impact on our community and our environment.
Residential
Homes of merit for people and families to live and grow in.
Community / Health Education
Buildings created for the welfare of everyone in our county.
Commercial / Retail / Industrial
Business developments forming an essential part of our local economy.
Public Realm / Open Spaces
Spaces created for everyone to use and enjoy.
In each of these categories there are two sub categories:
A. New Build
B. Conversion / Refurbishment / Conservation
Entries can be considered for more than one category (for example a mixed residential and workshop development could be considered in categories 2 and 4). In 2021 we made 25 Awards and there were entries and Awards in all of the categories. The standard of all entries was very high.
Sustainable
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Residential
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Community / Health / Educational
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How to enter
To enter the Cheshire West Design Awards, simply fill out the easy-to-complete form here or download it for convenience.
There are no restrictions on who can submit nominations, meaning that anyone, whether a property owner, occupier, developer, architect, contractor, community group, or even a member of the general public can take part. This inclusive process allows a wide range of individuals and groups to showcase and celebrate exceptional design in the region.
Commercial / Retail / Industrial
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Public Realm / Open Spaces
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Previous winners
Category title and year - Winning company name
Category title and year - Winning company name
Category title and year - Winning company name
Category title and year - Winning company name
Category title and year - Winning company name
Category title and year - Winning company name
Category title and year - Winning company name
Category title and year - Winning company name
Celebrating excellence and innovation
“Order and arrangement, symmetry and definiteness, are the qualities that give value to architecture”
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