The awards, which aim to recognise the creativity, passion and innovation of housing organisations and individuals across the breadth of the sector, are open to housing teams, private landlords and sector leaders across Scotland, and this year, will feature four brand new categories, including excellence in communication.

Commenting on this year’s awards, CIH Scotland director, Annie Mauger, said: “The Chartered Institute of Housing is all about supporting housing professionals to be the very best at providing services to people in need in their communities and delivering safe and affordable homes for everyone. These awards are a chance to recognise the work of our profession and the impact that housing professionals have in their local communities. We will be celebrating the best practice, innovation, teams and individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the sector.

“If you know of a person, team, project or initiative in Scotland’s housing sector that deserves to be recognised, make sure you get involved and submit a nomination.”

The closing date for applications is Friday 7 September 2018 and the winners will be announced at a special awards dinner on Friday 2 November 2018 at the EICC in Edinburgh.

For more information and to find out how you can submit a nomination, please visit the CIH Scotland website: www.cih.org/excellenceawards.