Entry Deadline Extended: July 29

This 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: Jan 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

The South Coast is home to numerous business and science parks. This award recognises the role the parks play in the region’s economy and celebrates the ability of the developer, owner or management team to create a sustainable and flexible environment. From work-life balance, facilities for occupiers, innovation in transport solutions through to programmes and practices that have supported businesses as they face the challenges of Covid-19.

Qualifying period: Jan 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Celebrating the best in commercial, retail and logistical property development in the region. Judges will be looking for innovation, sustainable practices and ability to bring client vision to life.

Qualifying period: Jan 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

This award will recognise a market leading increase in sales, headcount, profitability, market share or geographical expansion during 2021. Eligible firms are growing businesses within the property and construction sector including developers, agents, consultants, surveyors, lettings specialists etc.

Qualifying period: Jan 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

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 South Coast housebuilder that incorporates these aspects into its completed schemes and consistently receives positive feedback from its customers.

Qualifying period: Jan 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Based on research from CoStar, this category ranks consultancies by number and total volume of deals in the qualifying period. Based on research from CoStar, this category ranks consultancies by sq ft of deals done in the qualifying period. Working with CoStar, this category uses objective information gathered from its extensive industry-leading database on deals within the South Coast region. The award will be given to the consultancy that has completed the highest total of commercial deals in the office sector across the region and the highest total by sq ft transacted during 2021

Nominees will be selected using CoStar's data.

This category can not be entered into.

Commercial landlords really have their work cut out, but the best of them are finding ways to attract new tenants, to offer new premises and to keep up the vibrancy of our highstreets and business parks. Our judges are looking for the landlords that can demonstrate innovative approaches to their challenges as well as to the challenges of their tenants.

Qualifying period: Jan 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Based on research from CoStar, this category ranks consultancies by number and total volume of deals in the qualifying period. Based on research from CoStar, this category ranks consultancies by sq ft of deals done in the qualifying period. Working with CoStar, this category uses objective information gathered from its extensive industry-leading database on deals within the South Coast region. The award will be given to the consultancy that has completed the highest total of commercial deals in the office sector across the region and the highest total by sq ft transacted during 2021.

Nominees will be selected using CoStar's data.

This category can not be entered into.

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: Jan 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

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: Jan 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

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: Jan 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

From Urban regeneration projects, community-based projects or infrastructure development programmes, it is vital that towns and cities in the region not only recover from the effects of the pandemic, but also future-proof themselves in order to cater for the workforce of tomorrow. These projects are helping to reshape the landscape and the judges will be looking to those that are showing the most impact in their respective locales.

Qualifying period: Jan 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

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: Jan 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

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: Jan 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

The Workplace Environment of the Year award recognises organisations that have used their property strategy to create quality working styles, increase productivity, innovative working environments and give rise to open, inclusive work cultures.

Qualifying period: Jan 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

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: Jan 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021