2026 marks 28 years of the SURF Awards programme, which celebrates best practice examples of community regeneration projects.

2026 SURF Awards Timeline

4th June 2026

Awards open for applications

7th September 2026

Application period closes at 5pm. Completed applications should be emailed to emma@surf.scot

Late September - Late October

Assessment, shortlisting and site visits by 20 independent judging panel experts. Please note that the judges will specify the day of an in-person visit to shortlisted projects, which will be between the 22nd Sept-22nd Oct.

10th December 2026

Results announced at a celebratory Presentation Dinner in the Voco Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow

SURF Award Launch Event

You can book onto the 2026 SURF Awards Launch event here 

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