Crowd of people at an indoor event with a presentation projected on a wall in the background.

Attending the Pineapple Awards

Last week Su and Jessie made it down to the Pineapples Awards as part of the Developer’s 2025 Festival of Place, it was a wonderful evening of celebration and a great opportunity to learn more about a collection of exciting projects and connect with people who are championing values close to our heart (community, climate and heritage). 

Our work with Growing Sudley CIC was shortlisted for the Community Engagement Award, for work undertaken over the last 12 years, from initial pilot projects of the forest school to the larger hempcrete installation training workshop as part of the capital build on the changing rooms project. Working alongside Growing Sudley and their permaculture approach has been a true collaboration built with the community over a number of years to transform the site holistically into what it is today, but also importantly, developing that agency into longevity for the future such that ideas will always evolve and iterate in response to people and environment, which has become ingrained in their DNA and is a testament to their success as an organisation.

Whilst we didn’t scoop up a Golden Pineapple trophy, we did come away with a renewed sense of optimism and activation for change, ​strengthening our beliefs to continue to challenge the status quo ​-​ and ​enjoyed a few pineapple margaritas​ along the way! 

A big thank you to the Pineapples for a special and welcoming event. 

To see our shortlisted project and presentation video, visit the Pineapples Website:
https://www.festivalofplace.co.uk/project-showcase/gallery-shortlisted-entries-for-the-pineapples-awards-2025/the-changing-rooms-liverpool-for-growing-sudley-cic-with-with-harrison-stringfellow

April, 2025

A young woman with long blonde hair and a black turtleneck is engaged in conversation at a party or event, illuminated by colorful lighting, with large leafy plants and a crowd in the background.
A woman giving a presentation on stage titled "The Pineapples," with an audience seated in a dimly lit room with brick walls and large windows.
A crowded indoor event with groups of people socializing at tables, with a large pineapple on a table in the foreground and a presentation projected on the wall in the background. The room has a wooden ceiling and large windows.
Building with a sign reading "Trinity Buoy Wharf" and the number 64 Orchard.
Colorful building made of stacked shipping containers painted red, yellow, and white, with circular windows, situated in an urban area with a parking lot in the foreground.
Two yellow cocktails garnished with pineapple slices and chili salt rims on a wooden table. In the background, a group of people are socializing, and a centerpiece with pineapples and a pineapple plant is visible.
People gathered at a social event or party in a decorated indoor venue with a large disco ball, wooden ceiling beams, colorful lighting, and tropical plants.

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