ATCM Awards 2013

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The Town Centre Management Awards showcase the achievements of Town Centre Managers, BID Managers, Town Teams and Partnerships across the UK & Ireland.   There are two types of award; ones that celebrate the management of place and the achievements of the partnership.  And then there are those that recognise successful projects.

Once again we are using an online entry system, ensuring that submitting an application is a simple and fast process. 

The aim is to focus on key topics that will support the significant changes taking place in our town centres and High Streets.  Those that reflect excellence in attracting customers to town centres at all times of the day and animating public space; are making efforts to diversify the economy both is provision and times of the day. It is important to have projects large and small submitted; how you used resources are far more important than the size of the budget.   Judges will be asked to look at how clearly objectives were set, how the project was implemented, who was involved and, critically, how well the measures and objectives achieved?

AWARDS CATEGORIES

Applications for entry are currently being accepted within all Awards Categories.
The last day for Award entries is Monday 10th June 2013

	An Attractive Location There are lots of ways of attracting visitors; everything from pavement cafés to the arts and events. Better public realm to car parking initiatives. Crowdfunding has proved to be a very effective way of generating the cash to get things done in this arena. Tell us how you are attracting more people to your centre. » Enter This Award Category
	Award for Innovation in BIDs With over 150 successful ballots and the recent Portas Review recommending Super BIDs the BID model is recognised as a key driver for delivery in many towns and cities. This award recognises BIDs that have delivered innovative projects or services in their location and can demonstrate the tangible benefits that have been derived from this. » Enter This Award Category
	Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Achievement We are looking for the person whose efforts deserve special recognition for their efforts and achievement in the last 2 years. This could be because they have acted as the driving force behind their partnership, made an outstanding contribution to a specific project or come up with a real innovation or idea that has made the difference. Nomination for Outstanding Achievement must come from someone who works with the nominee or has experience of the difference they have made such as a business, steering group member or key stakeholder. » Enter This Award Category
	Developing the Evening and Night Time Economy Evening and night-time economies continue to grow in the UK, and careful nurturing and management of this side of the industry is required. We are looking for projects where there is evidence of successful interventions and partnership co-ordination arising from a pro-active approach to management. Projects that look at effectively linking the daytime, evening, and night-time economies are also encouraged as possible winners. » Enter This Award Category
	Improving the Business Mix This is a very challenging area of town centre management. Promoting the current business mix or managing programmes to attract new businesses and investment should be included. The right balance of retail, leisure, entertainment, culture, services, business and employment is crucial to the success of any centre. This award recognises the project or scheme that has achieved real progress in improving the quality, diversity and distinctiveness of what your centre has to offer. » Enter This Award Category
	Town or City Centre Partnership Developing shared visions, strategies and action plans for a centre are vital steps in ensuring its vitality and viability. This award recognises the management initiative that demonstrates excellence in strategy and implementation or successful outcomes in one or more of these areas. If you are proud of your achievements, and can demonstrate measurable and positive outcomes, then tell us about it! » Enter This Award Category
	“Town Team” This new category acknowledges the growth in partnership groups which have sprung up over the past year and looks at what effective and active partnerships can deliver and have achieved so far. That might be encouraging and helping businesses to engage, contribute and work better together sharing knowledge, experience and expertise to help businesses to grow holding regular forums, which encourage closer relationships with the public & private sector » Enter This Award Category