The Architectural Practice Award of the Year recognises outstanding architectural practices in the region – highlighting recent instructions and creative projects. Judges are looking for the practice that has excelled either on one project or a series throughout the year in question.

Qualifying period: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

The Co-working Space of the Year Award. Co-working office spaces have seen phenomenal growth over the past 8 years, and as business eases out of lockdowns and Covid-19 restrictions, flexible working environments are experiencing phenomenal growth. This award celebrates excellence in co-working space. Judges will be considering co-working spaces that have gone the extra step, from bold design, exemplary tenant services, sustainability and innovation, the category is open to all owners of co-working and flexible working space owners in the Thames Valley region.

Qualifying period: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

The Community Impact Award will be awarded to a business, workplace or venue that has demonstrated a collaborative and proactive approach to corporate social responsibility, supporting the community or excellence in responsible business practice.

Qualifying period: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

Development Award.  This award is for a non-residential development – such as office, mixed-use, leisure or industrial – that has been completed, has funding or has recently received planning consent. Judges will be assessing the impact the development will make and its contribution to the region. Due to the nature of this award category, judges will consider a longer timeframe than 12 months – spec schemes can be entered provided they have planning, and funding approved.

Qualifying period: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

The Housebuilder Award. Successful housebuilding in the region has to take account of environmental issues, and a need for community engagement. It has to have real economic benefit, respecting the Thames Valley environment and showing how good design can create places where people want to live, both young and old. The judges are looking for a Thames Valley housebuilder that incorporates these aspects into its completed schemes and consistently receives positive feedback from its customers.

Qualifying period: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

Based on objective information gathered from CoStar’s extensive industry-leading database on deals within the Thames Valley, this category presents two awards. The first for an Industrial/Logistics Consultancy that has completed the largest number of deals across the region, and the second for the Industrial/Logistics Consultancy with the highest total of deals by sq ft – all within the qualifying period of January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021.

Nominees will be selected using CoStar's data.

This category can not be entered into.

Inspiring office design and successful businesses go together. This award would go to a fit-out specialist or architect creating contemporary workspace – individual office, warehouse, or an entire development – that has led to positive benefits such as increased productivity, staff retention and wellbeing. Judges will want to see how the design of the space was approached and how it has created genuine gains for the business.

Qualifying period: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

Based on objective information gathered from CoStar’s extensive industry-leading database on deals within the Thames Valley, this category presents two awards. The first for an Office Consultancy that has completed the largest number of deals across the region, and the second for the Office Consultancy with the highest total of deals by sq ft – all within the qualifying period of January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021.

Nominees will be selected using CoStar's data.

This category can not be entered into.

Outstanding Contribution Award. This award is for a stand-out person who has promoted and created success in the execution of property strategy across the region and, more importantly, has been involved with the promotion of the region as a great place in which to do business.

Qualifying period: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

Property Deal of the Year Award. This award celebrates a deal or transaction that by its size, importance or location makes a significant impact on the region. Such a deal often provides the confidence and momentum to ensure that the region remains buoyant and relevant.

Qualifying period: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

Property Law Firm Award.  Judges are looking for a law firm whose property team has had an exceptional year, either in terms of volume of work, quality of instructions, or both. Particular attention will be given to law firms that have instructed on complex deals during the year, or that have excelled in advisory work. Eligible law firms can have acted in the commercial property or residential property markets; and can have been instructed by developers, agents, occupiers, and/or investors. In reviewing submissions from law firms, judges will also pay attention to testimonials from clients.

Qualifying period: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

The award would be for a marketing campaign which can either be property, sector, or company focused – and would be awarded to a campaign that not only has been successful but also shown innovation. Award can be entered by agents, landlords, developers and/or marketing companies.

Qualifying period: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

Residential Development Award. This award goes to a specific housing development in the region that stands out from the competition. Size doesn’t matter – judges will consider small brownfield developments and large housing estates. The entry could be an innovative conversion of a building – so Permitted Development (PD) schemes are eligible. Judges will be looking for evidence of good design, environmental impact, sustainability, and whether the scheme has overcome unusual challenges and site constraints.

Qualifying period: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

Sustainable Development of the Year Award. Green buildings are not only good for the environment, they can satisfy occupier demands, and help improve the corporate image. This category highlights the sustainability credentials of a property – whether commercial or residential – from biodiversity to wellbeing, and from energy use to the impact on transportation. We will assess buildings that are BREEAM certified (the world’s leading sustainability assessment method which includes Home Quality Mark) plus others that fulfil the following criteria: • A green building/development is one which promotes energy efficiency, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and minimises the environmental impact.

Qualifying period: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

Workplace of the Future Award. The workplace of the future award will be awarded to an employer to reflect modern day advances in workplace culture and the employers’ focus on attracting new generations of exceptional people. This category will be judged by a next generation panel of talented experts (aged 35 and under). The award will go to an occupier or developer that has created a brilliant workplace, this could be an individual office, or even an entire development which demonstrates they are focussing on the ‘future of the workplace’. The emphasis is on culture and not the environment. The Judges will want to see how the organisation has approached the challenge of ensuring their workplace attracts and retains talent, taking into consideration health, wellbeing and an approach to working differently.

Qualifying period: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

Young Property Person Award is presented to a person under 35 working in property – this could include professionals, architects, planners, or those working in the new areas of property tech. Apprentices and graduates are all eligible, and judges will be looking for the rising stars who are set for career success in their chosen field.

Qualifying period: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022