The Civic Trust Awards is a community interest company established in 1959 to recognize outstanding architecture, planning, and design in the built environment. The scheme has rewarded over 7,000 projects, promoting projects that contribute positively to local communities. The awards also aim to promote the importance of well-designed and accessible built environment to the public and industry professionals. As a not-for-profit organization, the awards are open to projects from the UK, as well as international projects, and are recognized for their architectural, planning, and design excellence.