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Bournemouth Excellence Awards, 29 Jul 2027

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Property Excellence Awards

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Community Housing Development of the Year Award

For housing built with and for its community

RecognisesSocial impact
RecognitionBusinessCommunityIndustry

About this category

The Community Housing Development of the Year Award recognises a community-led, co-housing or community land trust development that puts residents at its heart.

The judges look for genuine community involvement and lasting benefit.

Eligibility

Open to community-led housing developments, based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.

Judging criteria

  • Entries are judged on community involvement
  • Homes delivered
  • Affordability and lasting benefit

Qualitative criteria

  • The aim and why it mattered
  • How it was designed and delivered
  • Who was involved

Metrics

  • Results achieved
  • People, homes or businesses reached
  • Return on the investment

Additional criteria

  • Include outcomes in figures where possible
  • Images where relevant and a word from somebody who benefited

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Put their name forward. It is free, and a few honest lines about why is enough to start. Save a draft and finish whenever it suits you.

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