With only one week to go before the closing date the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland is reminding organisations across to get their entries in for the CIH Scotland Excellence in Regeneration Award.

The award, run in partnership with the Scottish Government's Scottish Centre for Regeneration, gives regeneration projects the chance to claim the wider recognition they deserve.

The award recognises the pivotal role that a range of bodies, organisations or local groups can play in revitalising communities and neighbourhoods. The award will be presented at the CIH Scotland Annual Conference and Exhibition in March 2010.

Supporting the Award Alex Neil MSP, Minister for Housing and Communities said: "I am pleased to offer Scottish Government support to this Award. The housing sector has a key part to pay in achieving lasting transformation for places across Scotland, benefiting those who live and work there.


"The Award offers the housing sector an excellent opportunity to identify, profile and share good practice and I would encourage all those involved in delivering successful regeneration to share their experiences and learn from others."

Craig Stirrat, Chair, CIH Scotland added: "The Excellence in Regeneration Award is a great opportunity for organisations to showcase the fantastic work they are doing to regenerate some of our more deprived or run down areas. In an era or recession this work is even more vital, as it ensures people have not only good homes and neighbourhoods but also economic a nd social opportunities. By entering the award organisations are also helping CIH to gather together and share good and innovative practice in regeneration."

The closing date for entries is Monday 16 November 2009. More details on the award and how to apply are at www.cih.org/scotland/building-successful-communities

(GK/BMcC)