Thursday 14th October 2021

Best Residential Planning Consultant of the Year

This award will go to the planning consultancy that has consistently demonstrated excellence in its field during the period June 2019 – June 2021. Particular focus will be on success over a number of projects, irrespective of size, where planning challenges have been overcome to deliver value back to the clients and communities. Given this year’s theme of sustainability, extra credit will be given to those consultants that can demonstrate the delivery of successful sustainable practices in their day to day operations and/or projects. Please provide client testimonials where possible.

Deal of the Year

Entries for this award will come from property teams/developers who have completed a significant residential property deal (sale or purchase), during the period June 2019 – June 2021. The judges will be looking to award a residential deal which has made a significant impact on the Yorkshire residential property landscape. This could be related to knowledge/tangential thinking in securing the deal, innovation in the structure of the transaction or the economic impact the deal could have in the years to come. The judges will use their knowledge of the industry to assess the performance of entrants but are looking to reward the wider team involved in the transaction.

The ESG Award

This category is open to any business working in the residential property sector in Yorkshire that can demonstrate innovation and dedication in embracing sustainability/societal impact in any given project, during the period June 2019 – June 2021. We are looking for something discernibly different that exhibits quality in terms of sustainability by addressing climate and environmental issues, social outcomes.

Entries should demonstrate how you have gone above and beyond standard policies, embracing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance).

The judges will be looking for evidence of how innovation has impacted on the success of the project and its potential to add positively to the industry/how the project has had a beneficial and lasting legacy. This could include positive changes in design in response to Covid-19.

Best Large Development (Over 25 units)

Open to developments of more than 25 homes; new build and/or conversions, or apartments; for sale or let, in any setting, style or location within Yorkshire. This category includes large scale schemes that might be a new district or neighbourhood in their own right, with amenities or compact urban apartment developments. Judges will be looking for evidence of how the development positively impacts on the surrounding area and benefits those who live there. Entries must be out of the ground, with at least 1 unit having been completed between the period June 2019 – June 2021.

Best Small Development (25 units and under)

Open to developments of up to 25 homes; new build and/or conversions, or apartments; for sale or let, in any given setting, style or location within Yorkshire. Judges will be looking for clear evidence of how the development blends with the local environment, creates a sense of place and allows residents to feel part of a community. Entries must be out of the ground, with a least 1 unit having been completed between the period June 2019 – June 2021.

Best Design Project

This category is open to projects across Yorkshire encompassing spectacular design of any given home/apartment/residential space, completed within the period June 2019 – June 2021. This could be a single building/apartment, a larger development or a stunning superbly thought out interior. The judges will be looking for an outstanding residential design project that combines stylish innovation with practicality.

Best Designer of the Year

Entries for this award will come from architectural/design/landscape architectural practices operating in the Yorkshire residential property sector, which have made significant contributions to developments in terms of design, deliverability and control of costs, completed within the period June 2019 – June 2021. Entries should demonstrate a broad spectrum of activity and project success within the residential sector. The judges will look for evidence of innovation in the practices approach to planning and site issues and overall quality of building design will encompass aesthetic appearance, originality, functionality, buildability and cost. Please provide client testimonials where possible.

Best Residential Developer of the Year

This category is open to all sizes of companies building homes in Yorkshire. The judges are looking for evidence across a number of areas including business performance, customer service, innovation and excellence in practice and design, during the period June 2019 – June 2021. Additional considerations could include impressive levels of community engagement and dedication to sustainability for both business practice and projects. Please provide client testimonials where possible.

Best Small Agent of the Year (3 branches or fewer)

The award will recognise residential estate/buying/letting agencies, operating a maximum of 3 branches, which have demonstrated an outstanding sales, buying or lettings record, supported by unrivalled service and market research, within the period June 2019 – June 2021. The judges will be looking for proven market knowledge, innovation and customer service – be sure to highlight any specific successes. Please provide client testimonials where possible.

Best Large Agent of the Year (4 branches or more)

This award will recognise residential estate/buying/letting agencies operating, a minimum of 4 branches, which have demonstrated an outstanding sales, buying or lettings record, supported by unrivalled service and market research, within the period June 2019 – June 2021. The judges will be looking for proven market knowledge, innovation and customer service – be sure to highlight any specific successes. Please provide client testimonials where possible.

The Rising Star Award

This category seeks to reward the industry’s most promising rising star, working within residential property in Yorkshire. Entrants can be traditionally trained or come from a non-property background, as long as they are making an impact on the industry right now.

Age is no barrier as long as they are relatively new to the industry (within the past 5 years) and are succeeding beyond expectation in forging a new career for themselves. Submissions should explain how the nominee has demonstrated practice above and beyond expectations, highlight key achievements that make them stand out from the rest and demonstrate the individuals’ potential to contribute to the industry in the future. The entry can be made by the individual or nominated by someone else.

Property Personality of the Year
This long standing prestigious award is nominated by a closed panel.