The Tenby Civic Society made its first awards to the owners of two prominent buildings in Tenby completed in 2012. In presenting the Civic Society Awards to Roland and Michelle Grigg, of Norton House, and to Clr. Michael Evans, who restored 'Floral Corner', Harry Gardiner, chairman of the society, said "in all the mixed progress that we have to deal with in development in Tenby, it is a great pleasure to recognise some of the good things that are also happening."

An independent judging panel considered a number of nominations put forward by members and townspeople in 2012 and chose two to be the recipients of an award.

Norton House is an historic home on a main approach into Town. The panel spoke of the 'passion and integrity' evinced in its recent restoration and the outstanding standards achieved with the use of traditional materials and local craftsmen. It was agreed not only that an award should be made, but that the owners should receive in addition a special commendation.

Floral Corner is a prominent building on the corner of the High Street and Crackwell Street. The panel described it as a 'discreet rebuild that follows the conventions of its surrounding buildings, replicates Victorian design details, is well suited to its commercial location and the 21st century, and is a careful reconstruction of a bold and well recognised townscape landmark'.

Tenby Civic Society is now seeking nominations for its 2013 awards. It would welcome proposals from residents and visitors in respect of recently built or restored buildings and developments that enhance the townscape of Tenby. Nominations, with a short statement of reasons, should be sent to the society via the Town Council office at the De Valence Pavilion.