The Ipswich Society Awards 2025, Weds 19 November at The Hold.

As an implementation of the Ipswich Society's objectives, Annual Awards are given for the projects which have made a notable contribution to the townscape, under the headings:

• New buildings

• Restoration or refurbishment of an existing structure

Schemes must have been completed in the preceding two years and be

visible from the public highway, including footpaths

One hundred and twenty Members of the Ipswich Society and honoured guests attended this year’s Awards Evening on Wednesday 19th November. Seventeen received nominations were presented, having been judged by an Independent Expert Panel.

These were a selection of new buildings, renovations and projects which improve shared public spaces such as streets, parks and squares.  

Five winning recipients of awards were announced and presented certificate by the Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor Stefan Long and the Chair of the Ipswich Society Graham Lambert.

For each project, framed certificates were presented to the client that commissioned the work, the architects/designers  and the Contractors.

The Awards were as follows:-

• Award of Commendation to Garden of Remembrance at Ipswich Town Football Club

• Award of Commendation to Marinero Lounge St Peters Wharf

• Award of High Commendation to Ravenswood New Housing

• Award of High Commendation Lady Marina (From Ipswich With Love) mural on James Hehir building

• Award of High Commendation to Bibb Way/Handford Road development.

Photos feature 2025 award winners: