The closing date for the IHBC’s Annual Gus Astley Student Award, 31 July 2011, is fast approaching, and students should consider submitting relevant course work for this prestigious Award and its £300 prize, while course providers are encouraged to circulate the notices on the IHBC Award to their students.
Entrants may submit work presented on a taught course in the academic years ending up to either 31 July 2010 OR 31 July 2011. Topics may deal with any relevant aspect of places or their conservation, including history, heritage and planning, as well as studies for development in historically sensitive structures and areas. The IHBC’s Award web site gives full details on the process and terms of the award, including how to submit digitally in accordance with our guidelines.
The Gus Astley Award is presented for work that is considered by our guest Judge to be exceptional value to the sector. A new figure is selected each year, with previous judges including Malcolm Cooper, former Chief Inspector at Historic Scotland, Dr Roger Bowdler, Head of Designation, English Heritage, and, for the 2010 award, Trefor Thorpe, now retired from his previous position as the Chief Architect at Cadw.
As well as the £300 cash prize, and occasional additional awards for commended work, successful candidates may be offered free places at the IHBC’s Annual School. This year four students were offered opportunities to attend the 2011 School in Llandudno on 16-18 June. Those attending will receive their prizes during the IHBC’s Annual School Dinner, sponsored by Welsh Slate.
To download the fliers click here
To download the guidance click here
For details and background on the IHBC’s student award see: LINK
For the IHBC’s recognised conservation courses see: LINK
For training events covering IHBC’s specialist interests see: LINK
For the IHBC’s press notice on the 2010 Award, see: LINK
For the IHBC’s Annual School, sponsored by Linford group and supported by English Heritage and Cadw, see: LINK
