Many colleagues go above and beyond to advance their council’s use of gazetteer data or support the wider DCA community. GeoPlace’s Peer Award recognises these outstanding contributions and achievements by Address and Street Custodians across England and Wales.
This award is nominated by you—for a colleague whose work deserves wider recognition.
Do you know someone who has:
- made a significant contribution to DCA governance or national/regional activities?
- supported Technical Working Groups?
- collaborated creatively with other Custodians to resolve issues?
- raised awareness of the benefits of address and street data within their authority?
- consistently offered helpful advice, support, or networking excellence, perhaps through their regional group or on the Khub?
- excelled in establishing the gazetteer as a valued asset?
Whether through dedicated community involvement, consistent high performance, or going over and above their daily job, this is your opportunity to nominate a deserving peer.
Nominations for the GeoPlace Peer Award 2026 are now open. All entries will be carefully reviewed and judged by GeoPlace representatives.
Nominate today and help celebrate the people who make our gazetteer data community stronger.
Please find the application form below.
Peer Award Entry Form
Entries for the Peer Award should be made by completing this online entry form and submitting it by 17.00 on Thursday 30th April 2026.
Past recipients include:
- Rachel Antcliffe, Leeds City Council 2025
- Karen Hawkes, Denbighshire County Council 2024
- Samantha Eastwood, Dartford Borough Council 2023
- Stephen Black, Sunderland City Council 2022
- David Heyes, Wigan Council 2021
- Christopher Bell, Wirral Borough Council, 2019
- Ian David, Bridgend County Borough Council, 2018
- Rachel Antcliffe, Leeds City Council, 2017
- David Lloyd, Huntingdonshire District Council, 2016
- Glenn Dobson, Hull City Council and Pauline Clifford, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, 2015
- Marilyn George, East Riding of Yorkshire, 2014
- Martin Laker, Bath & North East Somerset Council, 2013 (page 42)
- Cathy Coelho, Oxford City Council, 2012
- Shaun Powell, Newport City Council, 2011
Awards 2026
Awards tips, judging and applications
Find out what the judges will be looking for, how to apply, tips, conditions of entry and other information