About the Awards
The 2022 Essex Housing Awards (EHA) recognise high-quality developments, services and individuals from the public, private and voluntary sectors and promote best practice across the county.
Many thanks to all those who submitted entries into the 2022 EHA, to our sponsors and supporters. Details of the 2022 Awards can be found below, including a list of the 2022 categories, an overview of the shortlisted entries, a list of 2022 winners, further information on our sponsors and supporters, and a gallery of photos from the Awards Ceremony held at Greenwoods Hotel on 3 November 2022.
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The Award Categories
Small schemes (1-25 homes)
Recognising small developments which make a significant contribution to meeting housing needs; improving the image and perception of housing in Essex.
Medium schemes (26-50 homes)
Recognising medium developments which make a significant contribution to meeting housing needs; improving the image and perception of housing in Essex.
Large schemes (51+ homes)
Recognising large developments which make a significant contribution to meeting housing needs; improving the image and perception of housing in Essex.
Excellence in Design
Recognising developments which best meet the ambitions of the Essex Design Guide.
Building Garden Communities
Best new or planned Garden Communities from design to construction including zero carbon.
Construction Skills
Organisations most proactive in assessing and meeting the skills needs in construction.
Meeting Housing Need
Organisations that have done most to devise imaginative schemes to best meet Essex’s housing need.
Climate Action
Organisations that are responding to the climate crisis and delivering measurable change.
Delivering Services for Vulnerable People
Services and people that have been delivering excellent services to vulnerable people.
Supporting Covid-19 Recovery
Individuals or organisations that are excelling in their response to Covid 19 housing recovery.
Working In Partnership
Organisation that have been most proactive working in partnership to deliver a service or scheme.
Housing Professional Of The Year
An individual who has made a significant contribution to a housing scheme, strategy or service.