This year marks the 20th anniversary of Scotlands' Regeneration Forums SURF’s awards. This annual awards process is delivered in partnership with the Scottish Government and is open to all community regeneration projects in Scotland that are currently in place or that have been completed within two years of the closing date. The purpose of the SURF Awards is:

- To recognise and reward best practice and innovation in community regeneration;
- To promote and disseminate best practice across Scotland as means of sharing knowledge and experience, and thereby enhancing future policy and practice;
- To highlight the role that regeneration projects have in improving the well-being of individuals and communities.

This year, there are five categories: Scotland’s Most Improved Place, Housing, Creative Regeneration, Youth Employability: Overcoming Barriers, Community Led Regeneration. To submit your application see here.