The George Phillips and Tony Traylen Built Environment Awards are presented annually by Rutland Local History & Record Society in conjunction with Rutland County Council. The Awards, in two categories, are given in recognition of a significant contribution towards conserving or enhancing the character of the built environment of Rutland. The George Phillips Award, introduced in 1980, is for a recently completed new or refurbished domestic, commercial or industrial building or development in Rutland. The award was established following a generous donation to the Rutland History Society by Patrick Coyne in memory of his grandfather, George Phillips. The Tony Traylen Award, introduced in 2007, is for the renovation or conservation of an historic domestic, commercial or industrial building in Rutland The awards are for projects which are completed during the eighteen months prior to the special Awards Ceremony at Oakham Castle, usually held in January. The owners of the of the buildings in the two categories whose projects are considered to have made the most significant contribution to conserving the character of the built environment in Rutland are presented with a certificate, and a plaque in the shape of a Rutland horseshoe which can be affixed to the building. The judges may also award highly commended and commended certificates in both categories. How are nominations made? Anyone can nominate a project for the George Phillips and Tony Traylen Built Environment Awards. All that is required is to identify and provide details of any recently completed building project which, in your opinion, helps to conserve or enhance the character of Rutland. Nominations can be for new or refurbished domestic, commercial or industrial buildings or developments, or for refurbished historic buildings. Nominations can be made by anyone, including owners and developers. Your name & address Your telephone number & email address Name of Developer or Owner (if known) Building or Development Address Brief description of the building or development Please note that it is not necessary to indicate the award category. The judging panel will decide on this following inspection of the nominated project. Nominations should be sent to: The Secretary (Built Environment Awards), Rutland Local History & Record Society, Rutland County Museum Catmose Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HW Or by email to - secretary@rutlandhistory.org These addresses can also be used for any enquiries regarding the Awards. What is the judging process? Nominations are judged by a panel drawn from Rutland Local History & Record Society and Rutland County Council. Nominated projects are usually visited by the panel during October. When are the awards presented? The awards are presented during a special Awards Ceremony at Oakham Castle, usually in January. Select here to review the Rutland Built Environment Awards 1980 - 2019