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Best ESG/Sustainability Initiative of the Year

Sponsored by Maples Group

Overview

Over the past few years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has taken over the agenda of major organisations and is a hot topic across all industries. We want to celebrate the ground-breaking work the property industry is doing to implement ESG initiatives and improve society for years to come.

Criteria
  • Give a brief summary of your Initiative – how is it unique and focused on ESG/Sustainability (500 words )
  • Describe the biggest challenge with this initiative and how you solved it:  (500 words) 
  • Describe the main benefit/innovation of the initiative and how it will impact society:  (500 words)
  • Please provide specific metrics –  ESG Reporting, Accreditation Schemes, any other evidence or data that support the value of your initiative or measurable impact. (500 words maximum) 
  • Why do you feel your company should win this award – ( This is your opportunity to sell your entry to the judges! Give evidence of goals achieved, cost savings etc) (500 words
  • Attach supplementary material for the judges consideration to your entry if appropriate.

Developer of the Year

Sponsored by Deloitte

Overview

Are you the standout developer of the past year? Have you developed landmark schemes, pulled off ground-breaking deals, embarked on innovative joint ventures or pioneered new ideas that have changed the face of property development in Ireland? Then let us hear from you, explain why you think you should be considered for developer of the year.

Criteria
  • Detail your portfolio’s innovation through the incorporation of sustainability, technology, building wellness and resiliency as they apply to development and building operations. Judges take into consideration the size and diversity of a nominee’s portfolio.
  • Detail your company’s adaptability and success navigating economic, community impact, demographic or environmental conditions (pick as many as required – max 500 words per category)
  • Detail your company’s charitable and philanthropic activities within your market.
  • Why do you feel you should win this award – ( This is your opportunity to sell your entry to the judges! Give evidence of goals achieved, cost savings etc) (500 words
  • Attach supplementary material for the judges consideration to your entry if appropriate.

    Commercial Renovation / Redevelopment of the Year

    Overview
    This award recognises the organsation with the best completed commercial renovation/redevelopment project of the year. We are looking for innovative, impactful and substantial projects, within the past 12 months in the commercial sector. This may include office blocks, service centres, airport terminal buildings, among other commercial buildings. Judges will be looking for the highest standard of work, adherence to budget and client satisfaction in a healthy and safe working environment.
    Criteria

    Please give a description of the renovation/redevelopment project that the organisation has completed over the past 12 months. Please include as much detail as possible to inform the judging panel. (500 words)
    Explain how the project was unique or significant – if possible compare the achievements to the performance of other players in your industry.
    Describe your biggest challenge the organisation faced from the renovation/redevelopment project and how you solved it:  (500 words)
    Why do you feel the nominee should win this award – ( This is your opportunity to sell your entry to the judges!

    Marketing Team of the Year

    Overview

    Do you have a dedicated marketing team which has delivered ground-breaking initiatives, strategies, or marketing campaigns? Then we want to celebrate them. This category is open to all in house marketing teams and will give them an opportunity to show the industry what they have accomplished over the last year. 

    Criteria
    • Give a brief summary of the nominated teams achievement over the past 12 months (outline the amount in the team, what the target market is, and general information about the team)
    • Outline the team achievements in the previous 12 month that you wish to bring to the judging panel’s attention – this can include specific projects or campaigns ran by the team. 
    • Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant? (give as much details as possible which can include how the team leveraged new technology, creating new ways of using existing technology or implementing an overall approach that was innovative)
    • Describe the biggest challenges the team has faced in this project/campaign and how they overcame them?
    • Explain how you have measured the effectiveness of marketing activities or increased brand awareness within the market? 
    • Why do you feel you should win this award – (This is your opportunity to sell your entry to the judges! Give evidence of goals achieved, cost savings etc) (500 words
    • Attach supplementary material for the judges consideration to your entry if appropriate.

      Placemaking Initiative of the Year

      Sponsored by Downey

      Overview

      This category aims to celebrate the best mixed-use development scheme that has regenerated or physically improved the built environment on and around a particular site, disused building or location. Community benefit will be one of the key drivers for this award.

      Criteria
      • Brief Project Description (include challenges overcome and any other relevant information as contained in the criteria) 500 words 
      • Describe the main community benefit of this project:  (500 words maximum)
      • Describe what is innovative about this project and how it impacts the place:  
      • Describe how the stakeholders were brought together to successfully deliver this project (500 words maximum) 
      • How can the positive impact of this project be measured, and include metrics. 
      • Please provide specific metrics that support the social value of your project. (500 words maximum) 
      • Why do you feel this project should win this award – ( This is your opportunity to sell your entry to the judges! Give evidence of goals achieved, cost savings etc) (500 words maximum)
      • Attach supplementary material for the judges consideration to your entry

                    Property Management Company of the Year

                    Sponsored by Shannon Group

                    Overview

                    Are you an outstanding property management company? Are you delivering exceptional projects for your clients? Then this award will be for you, it recognises the most outstanding Property Management Company over the past 12 months. This award is open to any organisation offering property management services in the Commercial and/or Residential sectors.

                    Criteria
                    • Describe your organisation. Please provide the background to your organisation, the services you provide, when was it established and any key specific metrics you would like to highlight (500 words)
                    • Describe the last 12 months for the organisation and how you have innovated and excelled. Highlight any outstanding achievements and highlights from the year – can include how you leveraged new technology, creating new ways of using existing technology or implementing an overall approach that is innovative in the context of the organisation. (500 words)
                    • Please give a description of any key projects, initiatives or innovation that the organisation has implemented over the past 12 months. Please include what you did and how the end result was achieved, including the impact to your organisation and your client. 
                    • Please describe how your organisation has supported your client over the last 12 months, – describe how you have excelled in customer service and delivered exceptional service to your clients. Give as much detail as possible including client feedback. (500 words)
                    • Why you feel the nominated company should win this award (This is your opportunity to sell the entry to the judge. Give evidence of goals achieved, cost savings etc): 500 words maximum.
                    • If applicable, please attach supplementary material relating to your entry for the judges consideration 

                    Proptech Award of the Year

                    Sponsored by Property District

                    Overview

                    The Proptech Award’s aim is to highlight property organisations that are proactively using technology to disrupt the property sector. This can be in the form of cutting-edge technology or unique innovation but overall it is about using technology to be creative and distributive in the industry. Innovation/disruption is the key to this award

                    Criteria
                    • Give a brief description of your Product/Service: (Please include details about how it works and the operational business model) 500 words maximum
                    • Describe the industry problem this product/service is addressing or the gap in the market that it is intended to fill (500 words maximum) 
                    • Describe what is innovative/disruptive about this project, including technologies used and/or developed:  (500 words maximum) 
                    • Describe the adoption rate and market traction to date: (Please provide specific metrics – number of units, financial expectations, any other evidence or data  – that support the business value of your product/service. (500 words maximum) 
                    • Established or potential market impact – Tell the judges why you feel the nominated company should be considered for this award? (This is your opportunity to sell your entry to the judges! Give evidence of goals achieved, cost savings etc) (500 words)
                    • Why do you feel your company should win this award – ( This is your opportunity to sell your entry to the judges! Give evidence of goals achieved, cost savings etc) (500 words
                    • Attach supplementary material for the judges consideration to your entry if appropriate.

                              Irish Agency of the Year

                              Sponsored by RentDodo

                              Overview

                              This category is aimed at any irish agencies providing leasing, sales and acquisition advice, development strategy and professional services to the property sector. Entries should include as much information as possible relating to the number of transactions, area of space transacted, transactional information and client testimonials as possible.

                              Criteria
                              • Give a brief Description of the Agency (Number of staff and number of licensed agents, core work and catchment area) 500 words  
                              • Please detail key deals you have done over the past 12 months and outline why they are significant. 
                              • What is the agency’s key differentiator among competitors – this could include ESG, technology, employee wellness, improvements in the workplace environment etc. 
                              • How has the agency innovated or embraced technology/change over the last 12 months? (include how you leveraged new technology, creating new ways of using existing technology or implementing an overall approach that is innovative in the context of the organisation. (500 word) 
                              • Why do you feel your agency should win this award – (This is your opportunity to sell your entry to the judges! Give evidence of goals achieved, cost savings, client feedback etc) (500 words

                                      Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative of the Year

                                      Overview

                                      This award recognises the team or organisation within the property industry in Ireland that can best demonstrate a significant contribution to the welfare of the local community through an effective Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative or programme. Initiatives may include, but are not limited to, community projects, fund raising, sponsorship, work placement schemes or encouraging the active involvement of the community in local initiatives.

                                      Criteria
                                      • Give a brief description of the initiative/programme  (Please include details about how it works and any other relative details) 500 words maximum
                                      • Please outline any challenges that were faced, how they were overcome, and the successes achieved. What lessons were learned?
                                      • Describe how the stakeholders were brought together to successfully deliver this project (500 words maximum) 
                                      • Summarise the outcome of the initiative/programme, specifying the contribution to the local community and your own organisation. Please provide any specific metrics or outcomes that support this or describe the main social/community benefit of this project (500 words)
                                      • Why do you feel this initiative/programme  should win this award – ( This is your opportunity to sell your entry to the judges! Give evidence of goals achieved, cost savings etc) (500 words maximum)
                                      • Attach supplementary material for the judges consideration to your entry

                                              Building Contractor of the year

                                              Overview

                                              Are you the top Building Contractor in Ireland? Have you been leading the pack for many years with large scale builds or unique projects? Well then it’s time to promote those projects and builds to the industry.

                                              Criteria
                                              • Give a brief Description of the company (500 words) include portfolio, brief financial performance, employee numbers etc. 
                                              • Please give a description of any key projects, initiatives or innovation that the organisation has implemented over the past 12 months. Please include what you did and how the end result was achieved, including the impact to your organisation and your client. 500 words maximum.
                                              • What is the company’s key differentiator among competitors? –  this could include technology initiatives, employee wellness, improvements in the workplace environment, H&S record,diversity and inclusion etc. 
                                              • How has the company innovated over the last 12 months? – This can include ESG innovation, placemaking, regeneration and other initiatives etc
                                              • Why do you feel your company should win this award – ( This is your opportunity to sell your entry to the judges! Give evidence of goals achieved, cost savings etc) (500 words
                                              • Attach supplementary material for the judges consideration to your entry if appropriate.

                                                    Asset Management Company of the Year

                                                    Sponsored by Prepay Power

                                                    Overview

                                                    This award recognises the asset management company that has built a comprehensive platform for investing across different asset classes and servicing the needs of institutional, corporate and retail clients. This company consistently achieves above benchmark performance and sets the tone for innovation and industry practice including ESG integration

                                                    Criteria
                                                    • Describe your organisation. Please provide the background to your organisation, when was it established and any key specific metrics you would like to highlight to the judges (500 words)
                                                    • Describe the last 12 months for the organisation and how you have innovated or excelled. Highlight any outstanding achievements and highlights from the year – this can include new technology, investing in specific asset classes or services, or ESG integration that was of benefit for the organisation. (500 words)
                                                    • Please give a description of any key projects, initiatives or innovation that the organisation has implemented over the past 12 months that you wish to highlight. Please include what you did and how the end result was achieved, including the impact to your organisation and your client. 
                                                    • Please describe how your organisation has supported your client over the last 12 months, – describe how you have excelled in customer service, delivered exceptional service to your clients. Give as much detail as possible including client feedback. (500 words)
                                                    • Outline why you feel the nominated company should win this award (This is your opportunity to sell the entry to the judge. Give evidence of goals achieved, cost savings etc): 500 words maximum.
                                                    • Attach supplementary material for the judges consideration to your entry if appropriate.

                                                    Commercial Fit Out of the Year

                                                    Overview

                                                    This award recognises the outstanding commercial fit out project that was completed within the past 12 months. This can include Offices, Retail – retail stores, shopping centres, shops; Industrial – warehouses, factories; Leisure – hotels, pubs, restaurants, cafes, sport facilities or Healthcare – medical centres, hospitals, nursing homes.

                                                    Criteria
                                                    • Give a brief description of your Product/Service: (Please include details about the project, contract value, square footage and dates of commencement and completion –  500 words)
                                                    • Please outline any challenges that were faced, how they were overcome, and the successes achieved. What lessons were learned?
                                                    • Please describe how your organisation has supported your client over the last 12 months, – describe how you have excelled in customer service, delivered exceptional service to your clients. Give as much detail as possible including client feedback. (500 words)
                                                    • Explain how the project you have highlighted is unique or significant – outline any details that are relevant to the project and challenges you have overcome to complete the project.
                                                    • Please provide specific metrics – ROI or other financial details, other evidence or data – that support the business value of your project. (500 words maximum) 
                                                    • Why do you feel this initiative/programme  should win this award – ( This is your opportunity to sell your entry to the judges! Give evidence of goals achieved, cost savings etc) (500 words maximum)
                                                    • Attach supplementary material for the judges consideration to your entry

                                                        Property Person of the Year - Lifetime achievement award

                                                        Overview

                                                        Judges choice: The winner will be nominated by the judges and chosen by an anonymous ballot.

                                                        No entries will be taken for this category.