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Categories & Entry Forms

Business Growth Award

This award recognises a property company which, through outstanding vision and leadership, has achieved significant and sustained financial growth over a three-year period.

Eligibility - entry is open to property companies with an office based in Sussex and demonstrating growth between January 2022 and January 2025.

Employer of the Year

This award recognises a property company that has created a healthy and supportive work environment with a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of its employees.

Eligibility - entry is open to property companies with an office based in Sussex. Sectors eligible to enter include surveyors, architects, interior designers, housebuilders and contractors.

Sustainability Champion of the Year

This award recognises a business that has delivered eco-conscious projects, pushing the boundaries of design and ethics with consideration to environmental impact, lifecycle, sustainability and the local community.

Eligibility - entry is open to property companies, with an office based in Sussex, incorporating sustainable practices into their builds.

Social Impact Initiative of the Year

This award recognises a business or individual that has implemented, completed or committed to a ground-breaking social impact scheme, project or initiative that has had a real and measurable positive social impact on the community.

Eligibility - entry is open to property companies, with an office based in Sussex, advancing social sustainability in properties across Sussex to build resilient and inclusive communities.

Architect of the Year

This award recognises outstanding architects that demonstrate excellence across all areas of architecture with an emphasis on good design principles that deliver a positive impact: for people, place and planet.

Eligibility - entry is open to any architectural practices (in-house, agency or freelancer) and have an office based in Sussex.

Interior Designer of the Year

This award recognises interior designers that have achieved excellence in residential / commercial design and made an outstanding contribution to the property sector.

Eligibility - entry is open to any interior designers (in-house, agency or freelancer) and have an office based in Sussex.

Contractor of the Year

This award recognises construction companies that have made an outstanding contribution to the property sector. It will have a clear strategy, vision, a strong client and supply chain relationship, consideration for sustainable issues, an impressive health and safety process and commitment to staff development.

Eligibility - entry is open to property contractors with an office based in Sussex.

Property Law Firm of the Year

This award recognises the essential support from legal firms to the property sector.

Eligibility - entry is open to any law firm with an office based in Sussex.

Estate Agency of the Year

This award recognises estate agencies (sales and lettings) that go that extra mile for clients and leading the way in Sussex. The judges will be looking for an agency who are innovative in their approach to superb client.

Eligibility - entry is open to estate agents with an office based in Sussex.

Property Funder of the Year

This award recognises a business that manages property funds, boldly investing and achieving demonstrable success to the property sector in Sussex.

Eligibility - entry is open to property funders across the UK that are investing in properties across Sussex. Sectors eligible to enter include banks and building societies.

Mortgage Adviser of the Year

This award recognises a business or individual that has displayed a solid understanding of the needs of its clients and displays quality and professionalism in all aspects of the property sector.

Eligibility - entry is open to any mortgage advisers (in-house or freelancer) and have an office based in Sussex.

Future Talent Award

This award recognises the achievements of a young professional aged between 18-30 years old who has achieved a level of business success that defies their age. Their story will demonstrate tenacity, determination and will be known by peers/mentors as 'one to watch'.

Eligibility - entry is open to any individuals aged 30 or under before January 2025 and working for a business based in Sussex. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.

Construction Project of the Year

This award recognises excellence in a construction project in Sussex that has been completed within the past 12 months. The business will demonstrate a high standard of work, adherence to budget and client satisfaction in a healthy and safe working environment.

Eligibility - entry is open to property companies, across the UK, that have a construction project in the Sussex area which was completed between January 2024 and January 2025.
A maximum of one project, per business, can be entered into this category.

Property Company of the Year

The winner of this award will be selected from all other categories finalists. This winner will be chosen by the sponsoring judge and recognises a business they feel stands out as an inspiration to other businesses.

Eligibility - this is a closed category.

Lifetime Achievement Award

This award recognises an exceptional individual who is recognised as an ambassador for the property sector in Sussex through their dedication, personal achievements and service to others through mentorship, philanthropy and business.

Eligibility - this is a closed category.