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The Royal Berkshire Property Awards has developed a unique awards programme that is tailored to the Berkshire property market and provides delegates with an opportunity to network with key decision-makers from across Berkshire’s property market.
Ollie Phillips is a former English professional rugby union player. Phillips combined successful careers in both the 15-a-side game and also the Olympic version of the game, Rugby Sevens. Phillips captained England Sevens and was named ‘7s World Rugby Player of the Year’ in 2009 while also pursuing a professional career in 15s with four clubs in England and France, where he was voted ‘Overseas Player of the Year’ in 2011.
Since retiring from rugby, Phillips has volunteered as a charity ambassador. He currently works as a Director at PWC in London and in 2018 set up ‘Optimist Performance’, through which he works with companies and individuals by speaking and consulting in the core areas of: Teamwork, Leadership, Resilience and Change.
If you’d like to become one in 2024 please contact us 0203 478 7340 or info@ukpropertyforums.com
Charity Partner: Alexander Jansons Myocarditis UK has been proudly supported by Jansons Property over the past few years and we are honoured to be supported by the Berkshire Property Awards at this years awards evening. The charity fundraises to fund and support research into myocarditis which affects 1 young adult each week in the UK.
As in previous years we take the selection of judges and the judging process very seriously. Changes are made on a yearly basis to the panel and accountability expected from the judging process when selecting the winners and runners up.
UK Property Forums
Dean Consulting
SEGRO
Berkeley Homes
UK Property Forums
Darcliffe Homes
Jansons Property
DevComms
TCFM
TMC Pathfinders
Henley Business School
Berkshire LEP
Green Park
REDA
Former Mayor of Reading
KEY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Monday 1st July – Awards Programme officially opens
Friday 6th September – Awards submission deadline
Monday 30th September – Short List announced in The Forum
Thursday 7th November – Royal Berkshire Property Awards @ Reading Town Hall
FORMAT
The Royal Berkshire Property Awards evening is a black tie dinner held at Reading Town Hall, located five minutes walk from the train station and with ample car parking near the venue. Ticket prices include a reception drink upon arrival, a three-course meal, and access to the bar for networking.
CAPACITY
The venue can hold 250 people and tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis as we are expecting strong demand for this event. Sitting at tables of 10, guests will experience an evening that will be both unique and memorable. Note preference for sponsors and members.
LOCATION
The awards will be hosted in Reading Town Hall which has a capacity of 250 and is one of the mosts impressive venues in Reading with an excellent reputation for fine dining.
CARBON FOOTPRINT
In the design and implementation of the awards, we will strive to reduce the carbon footprint of this event. For example, the decision on the location of the venue is in close proximity to public transport stations, the use of digital ticketing in all aspects of event management, the limited use of paper where possible, the provenance of the food served to Berkshire and the design of the awards, which will be made of recycled or sustainable materials. As the event approaches, we will incorporate initiatives into the event.
SPECIAL AWARD for Best Final Year Undergraduate Development and Planning project at the Henley Business School, University of Reading
As part of their final year, studying for a BSc in Real Estate, University of Reading students worked in teams on a “real-world” project to identify a potential site in the Thames Valley and devise a substantial mixed use development proposal. They took on specialist roles covering land, planning and market analysis, financial viability, design, project management, marketing, and disposal. Students submitted a comprehensive individual specialist report but also presented their scheme to a panel of guests drawn from the industry. This award goes to the best presentation and will be presented by Victor Nicholls, Lecturer in Development and Planning, Henley Business School, University of Reading.
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Now in its second 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:
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)
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
This award will identify law firms operating in the built environment, construction and real estate sectors who can demonstrate that they have been active in the Berkshire market, closing deals, creating new business opportunities, and have matched their business plan objectives during the past 12 months. Alternative measures could include investment in sustainable approaches to business or the adoption of creative ways which encourage growth and loyalty amongst its staff and clients. Using references from clients and other supporting evidence, all submissions will need to reflect the scope and depth of your success in the Royal county of Berkshire. Having an office in Berkshire is not essential for this award but may help.
Shortlist:
Blandy & Blandy
Gardner Leader
IBB Law
Sponsored by: 
About this award:
As the first award on the evening, this category will showcase a deal, transaction or agreement which 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.
Shortlist:
Jansons (acquisition of Bracknell Boulevard)
Mapletree (letting to Wood plc at Green Park, Reading)
Plus X Innovation (letting from AshbyCapital at Future Works, Slough)
Sponsored by: 
About this award:
The need for quality architecture across the County of Berskhire 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, 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 to be in the region.
Shortlist:
Anderson + Prescott
Edgingtons Architects
TPA Studio
Sponsored by: 
About this award:
New for 2024, 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.
Shortlist:
DevComms
Lichfields
PJA
SEGRO
Sponsored by: 
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 help 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 houses developments.
Shortlist:
Horlicks Quarter, Slough
The Botanics, Theale
Ebb&Flow – Station Hill, Reading
Sponsored by: 
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 submitting.
Shortlist:
Plus X Innovation, Slough
Data centre by SEGRO, Slough
Sponsored by:
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.
Shortlist:
Kennet Valley Primary School, Reading
LEGOLAND – Windsor Resort
Sponsored by: 
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 affect 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 to be in the region.
Shortlist:
Frilsham Quarry, Frilsham
Kennet Valley Primary School, Reading
Sponsored by:
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.
Shortlist:
Horlicks Quarter, Slough
LEGOLAND – Windsor Resort
Plus X Innovation, Slough
Windsor Girls School, Windsor
Sponsored by: 
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, apprentices and junior members of the team who have recently joined the company. Depending on the range of submissions for this award ; Judges may split to ensure that there is a fair comparison of skills.
Shortlist:
Tim Blackman, Gardner Leader
James Warbey, PJA
Ailsa Howells, Savills
Sam Oliver, DevComms
Henry Revill, Jansons Property
Sponsored by: 
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 a period of 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.
Nominees will be kept under wraps until the evening.
18.15 – Champagne reception
19.15 – Dinner & Awards
22.30 – End of formal proceedings and to the bar
23.30 – Carriages to the Purple Turtle!
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.
For the Royal Berkshire Property Awards 2024, we have freshened the awards programme and introduced some categories and also tighten up the existing format. Currently we have 10 awards to present which have been nominated by companies working across Berkshire.
Post-event plans are in place such as the Purple Turtle.
