The Civic Trust Awards recently celebrated its 65th Anniversary with an awards ceremony held at The Concorde Conference Centre, Altrincham. More than 320 projects were entered from across the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Lithuania, Malta, Poland and USA, reflecting the schemes continuing international reach

There's just a couple of weeks left to enter the largest multi-trade skills competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices

The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) and Heritage Crafts Sustainability Award returns again in 2024 and applications will close on 24 May

The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) is now welcoming applications from talented craftspeople – including stonemasons – who are looking to further their careers.

This winners of the 2023 Duke of Gloucester Awards, supported by the Worshipful Company of Masons were announced during a ceremony at Mercers' Hall in the City of London on 6 December

QEST's new award focuses on sustainability with a £2,000 cash prize for the winner

Sculptor Tim Crawley has been awarded the Duke of Gloucester Gold Medal for Lifetime Achievement in the stone industry.

Scottish Sculptor James Parker and the team at Drystone Walling Perthshire have received the prestigious Pinnacle Award Certificate of Merit from the Dry Stone Walling Association (DSWA).