This award recognises local authorities that demonstrate outstanding performance in maintaining clean, safe, and well-presented streets and public spaces. It celebrates effective street cleansing, rapid response to issues, and proactive maintenance of roads, pavements, and public areas. Judges will look for innovation, community engagement, efficient resource use, and measurable improvements in cleanliness standards, resident satisfaction, and overall environmental quality.

This award highlights local authorities and NHS organsations that are transforming facilities management through innovation. Entries should showcase the use of technology, new service models, or process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the performance and usability of public buildings.

Recognising councils that demonstrate outstanding management of their property portfolios through proactive maintenance, lifecycle planning, and efficient asset utilisation. This award celebrates strategic approaches that maximise building performance, minimise downtime, and deliver long-term value while ensuring safe, compliant, and well-maintained environments for staff and the public.

Recognising local authorities that deliver high-quality building projects or refurbishments on time and within budget. Judges will look for strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and outcomes that enhance functionality, sustainability, and user experience across public sector estates.

Recognising organisations that have strengthened the resilience of their estates and maintained essential services during disruption. Entries may cover emergency planning, severe weather, infrastructure failure, security incidents, or other operational challenges. Judges will look for effective risk assessment, strong contingency planning, successful partnership working, and evidence of improved preparedness, recovery, and service continuity.

This award celebrates public sector organisations that make smarter and more effective use of buildings and spaces. Entries should demonstrate how estate rationalisation, flexible working, shared facilities, occupancy analysis, or property transformation has improved utilisation. Judges will look for measurable efficiencies, reduced costs, better user experiences, and the release of space or assets for alternative uses.