Applications are now open for the 2026 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration.
Delivered by SURF in partnership with the Scottish Government and a range of national partners, the awards celebrate and share outstanding examples of community regeneration taking place across Scotland.
The awards recognise projects and initiatives that are helping to address physical, social and economic challenges within communities.
Award Categories
Applications are invited across five categories:
- Community Led Regeneration
- Creative Regeneration
- Improving Scotland’s Places
- Removing Barriers to Employability
- Housing and Regeneration
Who Should Apply?
The awards are open to projects and organisations delivering positive change within communities across Scotland.
Whether you are directly involved in a regeneration initiative or know of a project making a significant impact, this is an opportunity to celebrate and showcase that work on a national stage.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by:
5:00pm on Monday 7th September 2026
Find Out More
Application materials, guidance notes, eligibility criteria and a recording of the launch event are available on the SURF Awards website.
We encourage West Lothian organisations and partnerships involved in community regeneration, employability, housing and creative projects to consider applying.
