Nominate your favourite Macclesfield development

Above: Kenyons Yard houses on Pierce Street and Bond Street

Now’s the time to nominate your favourites for the annual Macclesfield Civic Society Awards Scheme for developments completed and events held in 2019

Forget the Oscars, Baftas, Strictly or Brexit !  It’s time to submit your nominations for the Macclesfield Civic Awards Scheme to find out which were the best developments completed or events held in 2019. 

The winners won’t get a statue, lifetime celebrity status or even a facebook page “like” but there will be lots of recognition for a job well done, a handy commendation and, if especially good, a trendy ceramic plaque to hang on the wall – so plenty to play for !  Macclesfield Civic Society invites nominations for an award for the best new buildings, improvements and developments completed within the boundaries of the Macclesfield Town Council area between January and December 2018 or for events, activities and exhibitions which made a positive contribution to the character, vitality and prosperity of the town.

The judges will look for good design and preservation or enhancement of the character of the town.  Consideration will be given to all architectural features such as shop fronts and signs and tidying up of neglected or problem areas.  Nominations can be made by individuals, societies, organisations or companies, including developers who can nominate their own schemes.  There is no limit to the number of nominations that can be made – the more the better !  The deadline is 29 February 2020.  We also welcome nominations for “grot spot” of 2018 for buildings or sites needing improvement or a bit of tlc.  It might stimulate some action ! 

There are two categories of award – a Commendation where the successful entrant will receive a certificate and an Award where a plaque will also be presented for display on the respective building.  For events and exhibitions a Celebration can be awarded.   

Plaques and certificates will be presented by Her Worship the Mayor of Macclesfield at the Civic Society meeting on Wednesday 15 April 2020 at the Heritage Centre, Roe Street, Macclesfield starting at 7-30pm. 

Send your nomination to I Love MACC, Civic Awards Scheme 2019 :  email g.sellars@communityonline.co.uk  or editor@ilovemacc.com

or, alternatively

Send your nomination to The Acting Secretary, Macclesfield Civic Society, c/o 57 Orme Crescent, Tytherington, Macclesfield, SK10 2HU – email keith76079smith@yahoo.com  

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS 29 FEBRUARY 2020.