2009 awards
The 2009 Awards evening was held on 17th February at the Arts Centre. About 85 people attended, and enjoyed an evening of talk, light refreshments and wine.
The Awards were presented by Tim Lee, President of the Stamford Chamber of Trade and Commerce. Before the presentations, Tim spoke briefly about the Chamber’s activities and what they were doing to promote Stamford. The 2009 Awards were as follows:
Design
Wolfgang Buttress
The design of the Milestone on Red Lion Square
Craftsmanship
Ana Ruiz
Carving the Milestone on Red Lion Square
Wolfgang was the designer of the whole Gateway project; this award was specifically for the much-admired milestone on Red Lion Square. Ana Ruiz carved the milestone. Unfortunately neither Ana or Wolfgang was able to be with us, and the awards were accepted on their behalf by Graddon Rowlands.
Conversion
Philip Heath
The conversion of 22 Austin Street, Stamford
The Society was impressed by the quality of this conversion and the imaginative way in which it has been done, especially with the internal courtyards, yet successfully retaining the character of the building.
Refurbishment
Alan Short
The refurbishment of 3 St. Mary's Place, Stamford
Refurbishment
E. Bowman & Sons Ltd
The refurbishment of 3 St. Mary's Place, Stamford
This property has be refurbished to a high standard; the Society was particularly impressed with the installation of an eco-friendly heating system, and the work still going on to restore one of Stamford’s town gardens.
Stamford Public Spaces – Plantsmanship
Peter Heyes
The greening of Stamford
Peter has worked tirelessly to improve many of Stamford’s open spaces, often with little recognition. The sites include the bandstand on the Recreation Ground, St Mary’s Churchyard and the piece of land by the river in Wharf Road.
The Awards were presented by Tim Lee, President of the Stamford Chamber of Trade and Commerce. Before the presentations, Tim spoke briefly about the Chamber’s activities and what they were doing to promote Stamford. The 2009 Awards were as follows:
Design
Wolfgang Buttress
The design of the Milestone on Red Lion Square
Craftsmanship
Ana Ruiz
Carving the Milestone on Red Lion Square
Wolfgang was the designer of the whole Gateway project; this award was specifically for the much-admired milestone on Red Lion Square. Ana Ruiz carved the milestone. Unfortunately neither Ana or Wolfgang was able to be with us, and the awards were accepted on their behalf by Graddon Rowlands.
Conversion
Philip Heath
The conversion of 22 Austin Street, Stamford
The Society was impressed by the quality of this conversion and the imaginative way in which it has been done, especially with the internal courtyards, yet successfully retaining the character of the building.
Refurbishment
Alan Short
The refurbishment of 3 St. Mary's Place, Stamford
Refurbishment
E. Bowman & Sons Ltd
The refurbishment of 3 St. Mary's Place, Stamford
This property has be refurbished to a high standard; the Society was particularly impressed with the installation of an eco-friendly heating system, and the work still going on to restore one of Stamford’s town gardens.
Stamford Public Spaces – Plantsmanship
Peter Heyes
The greening of Stamford
Peter has worked tirelessly to improve many of Stamford’s open spaces, often with little recognition. The sites include the bandstand on the Recreation Ground, St Mary’s Churchyard and the piece of land by the river in Wharf Road.
