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Awards
Since its opening in April 2000, the NCEM has attracted widespread
praise, including prestigious national conservation awards from the
Royal Institute of British Architects (October 2001) and the Royal
Institute of Chartered Surveyors (February 2002).
In April
2003 the NCEM received a commendation from The Civic Trust, which
praised the sophisticated acoustics and the adaptability of the space
for teaching, conferences, concerts and exhibitions.
In the
same year the NCEM received an Adapt Trust Award, a prestigious award
for access to disabled people. Particular mention was given to the
accessibility of the building to the wheelchair user. The award monies
allowed the NCEM to increase access to the visually impaired by
developing a highly accessible version of the website.
The
NCEM's conferencing facilities have also been recognised with two major
awards. In 2002 the NCEM won the Yorkshire Tourist Board White Rose
Award for Tourism for the 'Unusual Conference Venue' of the Year,
beating stiff competition that included the Royal Armouries and Leeds
United Football Club and in 2004 it was voted 'Conference Venue of the
Year' by the York Tourism Bureau at their annual tourism awards.
Working
in partnership is essential for the NCEM and in 2004 it was delighted
to receive a New Partners Award from Arts & Business Yorkshire for
developing a new working relationship with Norwich Union that supported
York's first ever Chinese New Year Festival. The fusion of arts and
business proved to be extremely successful.
"This
is a project that sums up all that is best in building conservation.
Not only has an important architectural building been saved for future
generations to enjoy, but also the building is being used positively
for the enjoyment of everyone. It is a great pleasure to see a project
that is providing a focus for a performance art, attracting visitors
and putting something back into the community. My congratulations to
all involved."
Peter Faulkner, President, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
"The renovation has acted as a catalyst for the regeneration of the immediate neighbourhood."
The Civic Trust Award
