Now in its fourth year, the Berkshire Property Awards has developed a unique awards programme that celebrates the Royal County of Berkshire real estate market.  Designed to provide delegates with an opportunity to showcase best in class but also provides time for quality networking opportunities with key decision-makers.

In the judging process, we will aim to ensure that the shortlist is credible so that attendees have a degree of reasonable of expectation on the evening of the awards. Other criteria as follows which we would expect all submissions to be aware of:

• The Judges will be looking for submissions that cover the 12 months of 2024, however, they can cover a longer time frame if the project’s gestation period has been more than 12 months or handover of the project delayed.
• Where possible, site visits from the one or some of the Judges will take place before Judgement Day however it is not always possible to have pre-warning of visits.
• Submitting companies do NOT need to have an office in the county of Berkshire, however all projects’ submissions need to be in the region.
• Submissions on two sides A4 (min. font size Arial 10) if possible however up to 10 photos can be submitted either via WeTransfer as supporting material.
• Videos can be submitted as additional information but should be no more than 2 minutes long.
• Terms & Conditions Apply – Submissions cannot be returned, and the Judge’s decision is final. Any issues please contact info@ukpropertyforums.com

The full list of those recognised on the evening, Winners and Highly Commended (HC), is as follows:

Best Architect of the Year (sponsored by DevComms)
Winner: Anderson + Prescott Architects
Highly Commended: iB Architects

Best Responsible Employer of the Year (sponsored by Henley School of Business)
Winner: Lichfields
Highly Commended: Morgan Sindall Construction

Best Deal of the Year (sponsored by Jansons Property)
Winner: Slough Central, Slough
Highly Commended: Sainsbury’s, Arborfield Green

Best Commercial Project of the Year (sponsored by Evoke Transport Planning)
Winner: CubeCold, Theale
Highly Commended: 136 Edinburgh Avenue, Slough

Best Housing Development of the Year (sponsored by Stantec)
Winner: Sunningdale Park, Sunningdale

Best Low Carbon Project of the Year (sponsored by Savills)
Winner: Mezel Hill Barns, Windsor Great Park

Best Future Project of the Year (sponsored by REDA)
Winner: European Centre for Medium Range Weather, Reading

Best Project of the Year (sponsored by Haslams Chartered Surveyors)
Winner: One Station Hill, Reading
Highly Commended: SPZ renewal, Slough

Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by The Skills & Business Hub)
Winner: Aiden Simmons, Stuart Michael Associates
Winner: Georgia Fearn, Haslams Chartered Surveyors

NextGen (Future Leader) of the Year (sponsored by SEGRO)
Winner: Lucas Burgess, Motion

Leader of the Year (sponsored by UKPF)
Winner: Jo Jackson, SEGRO

Small Project / Big Impact (sponsored by Haslams Chartered Surveyors)
Winner: iB Architects

Best Final Year Undergraduate Development and Planning Project
The winning students are:
Emily Macgregor
Alice Kirscher
Tom Williams
James Lloyd-Jones
Heli Thornton

The full list of those recognised on the evening, both Winners Highly Commended (HC), is as follows:

Law Firm of the Year – sponsored by Berkshire LEP
Winner – Gardner Leader
HC – Blandy & Blandy
HC – IBB Law

Architect of the Year – sponsored by Thames Tap
Winner – Edgingtons Architects
HC – Anderson + Prescott

Responsible Employer of the Year – sponsored by REDA
Winner – PJA
HC – SEGRO

Deal of the Year – sponsored by Savills
Winner – Plus X Innovation (letting from AshbyCapital at Future Works)
HC – Jansons (Bracknell Boulevard acquisition)

Commercial Project of the Year – sponsored by Jansons Property
Winner – Data centre by SEGRO, Slough
HC – Plus X Innovation, Slough

Residential Development of the Year – sponsored by Stantec
Winner – Ebb&Flow – Station Hill, Reading
HC – Horlicks Quarter, Slough

Low Carbon Project of the Year – sponsored by Henley Business School
Winner – LEGOLAND – Windsor Resort
HC – Kennet Valley Primary School, Reading

Future Project of the Year – sponsored by DevComms
Winner – Frilsham Quarry, Frilsham
HC – Kennet Valley Primary School, Reading

Project of the Year – sponsored by Evoke Transport
Winner – Horlicks Quarter, Slough
HC – Windsor Girls School, Windsor

NextGen of the Year – sponsored by SEGRO
Winner – Henry Revill, Jansons Property
Winner – James Warbey, PJA

Leader of the Year – sponsored by UK Property Forums
Daniel Lampard, Lichfields

Public Private Partnership of the Year
Kennet Valley Primary School, Reading

Best Final Year Undergraduate Development and Planning project
Emily Cann
Matthew Heath
William Longe
Farah Shah
Gigi Yim

A full list of winners:

Leader of the Year
Cllr Tony Page, Mayor of Reading

MattBatt Award – a special award chosen by Matthew Battle
Steve Dixon, managing director of JDP

Best Law Firm sponsored by Jansons Property
Winner – Blandy & Blandy
Highly Commended – Boyes Turner

Best Architect sponsored by Haslams Estate Agents
Winner – Edgingtons Architects
Highly Commended – TP Architects

Best Contractor sponsored by Haslams Chartered Surveyors
Winner – Morgan Lovell
Highly Commended – Active Workplace Solutions

Best Residential Development sponsored by Evoke
Small (10 or fewer units)
Winner – Grovelands Park, Winnersh
Highly Commended – Ashridge Court, Wokingham

Large 
Winner – Tower House Farm, Mortimer
Highly Commended – Stoneham Park, Tilehurst

Employer / Consultant of the Year sponsored by REDA
Winner – Evoke
Highly Commended – RLB

Low Carbon Project of the Year sponsored by Green Park
Winner – 160 Edinburgh Avenue, Slough
Highly Commended – Grovelands Park, Winnersh

Project of the Year sponsored by Vail Williams
Winner – Shinfield Studios, Shinfield
Highly Commended – The British Archaeological Research Collection Facility, Shinfield

NextGen Award sponsored by SEGRO
Winner – Emily Taylor, DevComms
Highly Commended – Rebecca Houghton, Vail Williams
Highly Commended – Andrew Nock, Motion

The County Award sponsored by DevComms
Winner – Stantec

Leader of the Year sponsored by DevComms
Elkie Russell, managing director, Berkeley Homes (Oxford & Chiltern)

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About this award:
The need for quality architecture across the County of Berkshire has never had such a high profile. Driven by client expectations and the rigours of the planning process, architects have had to absorb the many challenges thrown at them and produce buildings which not only respect the local vernacular, but also match the expectations of the planners and, of course, client approval. Judges will be looking for architects who can demonstrate a credible track record in the region over a period which will inevitably be spread over a period of years. Documentation needs to include information about the business and examples of past projects as evidence of success. Submitting companies do not have to have an office in Berkshire but the projects submitted do need to be located in the region.

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About this award:
We would like to receive submissions from a Company / Consultant / Project Team that can demonstrate how successful it has been in the delivery of a successful responsible business strategy. Measurables could include how your business incorporates your approach to the innovation process, adoption of social responsibility, engagement in the local community, approach to the environment, governance or maybe feedback from clients or your supply chain on your approach to responsible business. The Judges will take into consideration all these criteria and decide on which company should be recognised by its peers as best in class.

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About this award:
As one of the first awards on the evening, this category will showcase a deal, transaction, or agreement that has changed the course of your business during the past 12 months and would be seen as a barometer of success by your peers across the Berkshire real estate market. Submissions could come from the real estate, architectural, and construction sectors and could cover a merger, acquisition, property sale, or the winning of a major contract. All submissions should reflect the scope and depth of your successes in the Berkshire, using references from clients and other supporting evidence to help provide support information for the Judges.

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About this award:
Industrial, science, education, and office development activity across the whole of Berkshire has been strong over the past 12 months. This award encourages submissions from development teams who have been involved with new projects in these sectors and can demonstrate that the buildings have matched the client’s brief and are part of the Local Plan to generate new income for Berkshire. Attaching references from clients and other supporting evidence will always help the judges in their deliberations, along with supporting information about the company being submitted.

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About this award:
New housing is an important part of the vision for Berkshire. This award recognises a housing development (or developer) that manages to achieve the proverbial holy grail of matching the needs of the planners, the local community, and helps to fulfil the needs of the Berkshire housing plans. Submissions need to showcase an approach to quality design, placemaking, sustainability, ESG agenda, and use of materials. To be accepted, the project must have been completed or a phase completed over the past 12 months, and could include designs for Garden Towns, Urban Villages, individual homes, or small estates. In the past, we have split this category into two: large (10 or more home developments) and small (individual and under 10 house developments.

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About this award:
The drive towards low carbon is now part of most development briefs in Berkshire. Reflecting the very real changes that are happening in our world, the built environment in the region increasingly needs to reflect these pressures in the approach to new developments, design of buildings and the project process. The proposal needs to showcase a clear strategy and subsequent implementation of a low carbon strategy for the project (or initiative) which is measurable in respect of benefits to the environment. This award could also be entered in one of the other categories and the Judges are sympathetic to the challenges that the pursuit of zero carbon across the built environment.

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About this award:
Most of the projects we Judge are completed; however, many projects are under construction, in the planning process, or at a pre-application stage. Judges will be looking for projects which can demonstrate a clear appreciation of the site, inspirational design or will be of scale, creating a positive effect for the environment by its scale. Documentation needs to include information about the business and examples of past projects as evidence of success. Submitting companies do not have to have an office in Berkshire, but the projects submitted do need to be located in the region.

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About this award:
A special award for a special project. Entries for this award will showcase Berkshire finest new quality buildings which answer the client’s brief, and which become inspirational for the users and the wider community. Alternatively, it could include a new build project which has been constructed to a high-level of finish, design, procurement and with strong sustainable credentials. Entries can come from across all sectors including the office, educational, residential and retail sectors, which have all been past winners of this award. At the discretion of the judges, entries may also be submitted from other categories for this award.

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About this award:
New for 2025, The Apprentice of the Year Award celebrates the outstanding achievements of students completing apprenticeships in the East of England. This award recognises candidates who have demonstrated excellence and have had a significant impact on their industry. The apprentices will excel in their technical abilities and show the initiative to innovate and make a difference, all while successfully balancing the demands of their apprenticeship with full-time work. Submissions should be completed in conjunction with the employer or training provider and the student must have enrolled by September 2024; submissions must include training details, and any examples of completed work, references, and testimonials need to be submitted on paper with photos to accompany the proposal. Please note submissions can come from apprenticeships self-nominating.

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About this award:
A celebration of a person under 35 years of age who has shown leadership and is an inspiration to others around them. Submissions need to demonstrate not only how the individual has become an integral part of the business, but also how they have shown responsibility beyond their age. Examples of successful project delivery may include evidence of success from their ‘clients’ in the form of references and case studies. This could also include graduates and junior members of the team who have recently joined the company. Depending on the range of submissions for this award, the Judges may split to ensure that there is a fair comparison of skills.

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About this award:
Nominations are encouraged from across the property sector from individuals or teams who have been integral to the success of the Berkshire property market over some time and have not just been a one-hit-wonder, so to speak. For individuals, they must be able to demonstrate not only personal success in their business but also show evidence of helping to fulfil the goals and aspirations of their colleagues. For the Team award, the Judges will be looking for a company team effort beyond the call of the normal working day, especially relevant over the past few years.

Sponsored by:  TBC

An excellent opportunity to meet fellow guests, potential award winners with a welcome drink and start to feel the atmosphere for the awards evening.

Post-event continues at the Purple Turtle.