This team reports its recommendations to the National Judging Panel (a group of experts in their respective fields) that make the final decisions on the level of award to be given.

The assessor team will be looking for schemes that use sustainable design and construction, have a positive impact on their local environment, and have well integrated and detailed access for all.

The winner will be selected by a specially convened panel of universal design experts with the announcement made at the Awards Ceremony in March each year.

Award level schemes demonstrate excellence in architecture or design, whilst being sustainable, accessible and provide a positive civic contribution.

Civic Trust Highly Commended - Projects that make a significant contribution to the quality and appearance of the built environment.

Commendation level schemes demonstrate a good standard of architecture or design, whilst being sustainable, accessible and provide a positive civic contribution.