02 Mar 2026
Nominations for the 2026 Harpenden Society Awards are now open for all residents of the town.
The Society has been helping to maintain the town’s visual image for more than 40 years by recognising building design and site developments of a high architectural standard and more recently ones that bring added services and benefits to the town’s residents.
The first ever Harpenden Society Award can still be seen on the wall of what is now Brown’s Hair Salon. In the late ‘70s it was almost acquired by a developer who planned to demolish the building and redevelop the site. It was eventually saved thanks to local opposition and the efforts of The Harpenden Society and its members.
Dozens more awards have been made in the last 40 years to the likes of the Eric Morecambe Centre, Katherine Warington School, the Oddfellows Arms, and a thatched cottage in Hatching Green.
There are two prestigious Harpenden Society plaques, certificates of merit and letters of commendation, and for the first time this year, a new award for individuals who have contributed their time and efforts to help others or improve aspect of life in Harpenden.
Send an email with your nomination(s) and a reason(s) why it is deserved to: Ron Taylor, at awards@harpendensociety.org.uk before the closing date of March 31.
Nominations will be assessed and reviewed by the awards team and winners will be announced at the Society AGM in May.
