To recognise and reward best practice and innovation in community regeneration
Current SURF Awards
2024 marks 26 years of the SURF Awards programme, which celebrates best practice examples of community regeneration projects.
SURF’s annual awards process is delivered in partnership with the Scottish Government.
It is open to all community regeneration projects in Scotland that are currently in place or that have been completed within two years of the closing date. The SURF Awards has been running since 1998. It provides an opportunity for regeneration projects of all sizes to demonstrate value to funders and partners, support team-building and develop a national profile. SURF Award winners also receive additional showcase opportunities through SURF activities throughout the following year.
Purpose of the SURF Awards
To promote and disseminate best practice across Scotland as means of sharing knowledge and experience, and thereby enhancing future policy and practice
To highlight the role that regeneration projects have in improving the wellbeing of individuals and communities.
