" The Alchemist Award will go to the people who dream of what could be and then make it happen; who create something from nothing.... there are no rules about being an alchemist. They come from everywhere in the UK. They work in organisations and in communities. They are famous, even notorious, or little known. They come from all communities and all beliefs."

Charles Handy, Chairman of the Judges
Awards

Personal

  • 2004 - Alumnus of the Year - Essex University - for services to regeneration
  • 2002 - Alchemist Award - Common Purpose - for Magna

Magna

  • Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize 2001: Building of the Year
  • RIBA Architecture Regional Architecture Award
  • RIBA White Rose Award: Excellence in Architecture
  • FX Blueprint Architecture Awards 2001: Best Public Building Refurbishment
  • Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Pro Yorkshire Award 2001: Special Award for Outstanding Achievement
  • Association for Heritage Interpretation: Commendation
  • Design Week Award 2002: Permanent Exhibition Design
  • Design Week Award 2002: Leisure Environments
  • Independent Living Design Award (for adventure playground)
  • National Lighting Design Award 2002: Retail and Leisure
  • Contract Journal Award 2001: Specialist Structural Contractor of the Year, Billingtons
  • The Cream IPR North West Awards 2001: Best Consumer Campaign; Best Use of Photography; Grand Prix Award
  • IFAI Expo 2001: International Outstanding Achievement Award for Air & Tension Structures (for inflatable buildings)
  • Yorkshire Tourist Board White Rose Award 2005 Business Tourism Winners

Quarry Bank Mill

  • 1989 Interpret Britain Award
  • 1991 North West Tourist Board - Best in the North West
  • 1991 NWTB Tourist Destination of the Year
  • 1993 Whitbread Award for 'Waterforce' Gallery
  • 1993 NWTB - Best in the North West
  • 1993 Sandford Heritage Education Award
  • 1994 Tourist for All Award - NWTB
  • 1994 English Tourist Board - award for improved disabled access to the museum
  • 1995 NWTB - Best in the North West
  • 1992 Europa Nostra - European Award for Architectural Excellence
  • 1993 Holiday Care Award for disabled access to building
  • 1994 National Rivers Authority - silver award for care of the River Bollin
  • 1992 English Tourist Board Training Award
  • 1991 ETB award for family marketing campaign
  • 1993 First Direct/Daily Telegraph Customer Care Competition