Awards and recognition

This page lists the awards we've won so far:

Civic Trust Awards 2026 - Michael Middleton Special Award for Excellence in Conservation

The Michael Middleton Special Award confirms Rochdale Town Hall as one of the finest examples of heritage-led regeneration in the country. This prestigious honour reflects the exceptional quality of our restoration project and its significance both locally and nationally.

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Civic Trust Awards 2026 - Conservation Award

This award recognises projects demonstrating the highest standards of historic building repair, remediation, and adaptation.

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Association for Project Management (APM) Awards 2025 - Social project of the year

This award recognises the outstanding regeneration of the Rochdale Town Hall. Showcasing how historic buildings can be reimagined as inclusive, future‑focused spaces to create lasting benefits for the local community and economy.

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Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards 2025 - Best Heritage Project in the UK

This prestigious award recognises our excellence in heritage-led regeneration, conservation and community impact.

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Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence 2025 - North West Commendation for Excellence in Planning for Heritage and Culture

This award celebrates outstanding projects that have improved or enhanced places with a particular historical or cultural significance, for the benefit of the community and future generations.

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ACE Awards 2025 - Team of the Year Award

This award recognises outstanding achievements by amazing teams that have gone the extra mile for the council, the borough and its residents.

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Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) Awards 2024 - Building of the Year Award Finalist

This award recognises a building’s contribution to Greater Manchester in terms of construction and development. 

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