Leamington Society launches special awards as it celebrates 70 years of championing the town
Heritage charity The Leamington Society has announced the launch of its annual awards, inviting residents, architects, businesses and community groups to nominate projects that have helped improve the buildings, streets and green spaces of Leamington.
This year’s awards are particularly significant as the Society celebrates its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of championing the town’s distinctive character and encouraging thoughtful design, conservation and civic pride.
First established in 1976, the Leamington Society Awards recognise projects that make a positive contribution to the town’s built and landscaped environment — from sensitive restorations and imaginative renovations to new buildings, shopfront improvements, landscaping and public art.
Projects completed between 1 July 2024 and 15 July 2026 are eligible for nomination.
Nominations open on 30 March and close on 15 July, and anyone who knows of a project that has enhanced the town is encouraged to submit an entry.
Following nominations, a panel of judges will review submissions and visit shortlisted projects before announcing the winners at a special awards event later in the year.
Over the years the awards have recognised a wide range of projects across Leamington, celebrating the people, organisations and businesses whose care and creativity help shape the town’s future.
There will be two additional awards presented, The Bill Gibbons Trophy will be awarded for the most outstanding improvement to the street scene and The TAG Award for a project which is outstanding with its creativity, craftsmanship and lasting impact on the community.
Ignaty Dyakov-Richmond, chair of the Leamington Society, said: “As we celebrate the Society’s 70th anniversary, these awards feel especially meaningful.
"For 70 years, The Leamington Society has worked to protect what makes this town special while encouraging the best new ideas in architecture, design and landscaping.
“The awards are a wonderful way to recognise the many people who invest time, skill and imagination in improving our town, whether that’s restoring a historic building, creating a beautiful garden, or designing something new that enhances our streets.
“We hope people across Leamington will help us celebrate the very best of the town by putting forward projects they admire.”
The Leamington Society hopes the awards will not only celebrate great projects but also inspire future improvements across the town.
Further information and nomination details can be found at https://leamingtonsociety.org/2026-awards-submission/