What the judges are looking for:

· Transaction excellence: Provide a clear breakdown of transaction volumes and values. How do these figures compare with prior years?

· Financial health: Detail your fees achieved and overall corporate growth in revenue and profitability compared to previous cycles.

· Strategic wins: Highlight your key deals and instructions during the review period, clearly defining their significance to both your firm and the wider UK market.

· Client loyalty: Demonstrate your ability to win and retain business. Provide evidence of client wins and your recent track record of retention.

· Innovation and strategy: Describe any "first of its kind" innovations or significant shifts in strategy that have improved your competitive edge or client outcomes.

· Investing in people: Outline your commitment to business development and specific staff or training initiatives that have enhanced your service delivery.

· Client impact: Provide evidence of a strong client focus, supported by positive feedback and two mandatory testimonials (including verification contacts).

· Driving sustainable and equitable growth: Great agencies lead by example. Showcase your firm's progress in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion), and explain how these values are integrated into your daily operations.

What the Judges are looking for:

· Operational excellence and atmosphere: Demonstrable high standards in managing flexible workspaces. Show us how you maintain a premium environment that ensures a seamless daily experience for members.

· Customer experience and retention: Evidence of high member satisfaction. We are looking for proactive service models, high retention rates, and tangible proof of success.

· Bold innovation and creativity: How have you disrupted the traditional flex model? Highlight the implementation of new or improved services that have directly benefited your users and set you apart from the competition.

· Commercial growth and stability: Prove your business strength. Provide evidence of national or regional expansion, consistently high occupancy rates, and a robust financial strategy that ensures long-term stability.

· Community building: Great flex space is about more than just a desk. Evidence how you have fostered a productive, creative, and engaged community within your spaces to drive collaboration and member value.

· Quantifiable results: Don’t shy away from the numbers. Back your narrative with specific metrics, including percentage increases in occupancy, member renewal rates, and clear ROI data.

· ESG and social value integration: Showcase your commitment to a lasting legacy. Provide evidence of environmental, social, and governance initiatives, such as waste management strategies, carbon footprint reduction, and social value creation within the local UK community.

What the judges are looking for:

· Market leadership and influence: How have you shaped the industry this year? Demonstrate your position as a frontrunner in the UK market, highlighting specific instances where your business set the pace or defined new standards for excellence.

· Robust financial performance: Efficiency and growth are paramount. Provide clear evidence of your financial health during the review period, including growth in turnover, profitability or asset value.

· Operational excellence: Detail your commitment to corporate best practice, from internal governance and streamlined operations to the quality of your management team.

· Strategic agility: How did you respond to the shifting UK economic landscape? Explain the logic behind your business decisions this year and how your strategy allowed you to capitalise on opportunities or mitigate macro-economic risks.

· Innovation in practice: Real estate is evolving. Highlight where your business has adopted new technologies, modernised traditional workflows, or pioneered new ways of operating to maintain a competitive edge.

· A lasting legacy: Success is measured by more than just the balance sheet. Provide measurable evidence of your commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion). How is your business actively contributing to a more sustainable and equitable UK built environment?

· Future vision: A market leader looks ahead. Briefly outline how your performance this year has laid the groundwork for long-term resilience and your vision for the business over the next three to five years.

What the judges are looking for:

· UK strategic vision: Clearly define your firm’s vision for its UK operations. How does your activity over the past year, whether through new market entries, strategic acquisitions, or disposals, reflect a bold and innovative approach to the UK landscape?

· Overcoming challenges: Navigating a foreign market comes with unique complexities. Detail the specific hurdles, regulatory challenges, or market shifts your team faced in the UK and the tenacity shown to overcome them.

· Flagship impact: Highlight a cornerstone UK project or initiative that has significantly contributed to its wider area through high-quality design, placemaking, or regeneration.

· Financial framework: Demonstrate a robust financial performance within your UK portfolio. Provide context on your investment strategy, exceptional sales or leasing figures, and how your financial framework supported the delivery of high-stakes UK projects.

· Design and tenant focus: Showcase your commitment to quality. Detail the outstanding design features and high-quality finishes of your UK schemes, and evidence a deep understanding of local tenant requirements.

· Operational breadth: Shine a light on a wide array of UK activities from the period, including asset management initiatives and projects that are planned, underway, or successfully completed.

· Sustainability and regeneration: Evidence your commitment to the ESG agenda. We are looking for UK projects that prioritise environmental responsibility, sustainable development, and long-term placemaking.

· Inclusion and diversity: Demonstrate how your organisation and your UK-based projects promote a more inclusive and diverse industry.

What the judges are looking for:

· The 2025 success story: Provide evidence of why this was a standout year for your team. Highlight your resilience and how you navigated the specific economic or regulatory challenges of the past 12 months.

· Breadth of expertise: Describe the range of legal and professional work you undertake. Highlight how your practice has evolved or expanded into new areas to meet the changing needs of the real estate sector.

· Key wins: Detail the most significant wins of the year. Explain the complexity of these instructions and the specific role your legal team played in bringing them to a successful conclusion.

· Financial robustness: Demonstrate strong financial performance. Provide context on your revenue growth or profitability, particularly where you have outperformed market expectations or overcome specific hurdles.

· Operational and talent initiatives: Outline your commitment to growth through business development, staff wellbeing, or innovative training initiatives that have strengthened the team’s capabilities.

· Client impact: Show us your dedication to your clients. Evidence this through a strong client focus and positive feedback; including specific testimonials is highly encouraged.

· Responsible leadership: Demonstrate your commitment to being a purpose-driven legal practice. Provide evidence of your commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) within your firm and through the legal advice you provide to clients.

What the Judges are looking for:

· Team and vision: Who is at the helm? Outline the expertise and "track record" of the founding team, and clearly articulate the core vision that inspired the launch of this new venture.

· Market disruption and innovation: Did you break the mould from day one? Highlight how your business model, technology, or service offering introduces a "first of its kind" approach to a traditional real estate sector.

· Strategic differentiation: Real estate is a busy market. Explain your unique selling proposition (USP) and show us how you have positioned the brand to stand out.

· Early momentum and successes: While your history may be short, your impact should be clear. Provide evidence of "early wins"; this could include initial client wins, secured funding, strategic partnerships, or successful pilot projects.

· A robust business plan: We are looking for more than just a good idea. Detail your commercial logic and provide a clear plan for growth, scalability, and financial sustainability over the next three to five years.

· Resilience: Every launch faces hurdles. Demonstrate how your team navigated the complexities of the current economic landscape to bring your business to market successfully.

· Commitment to a lasting legacy: Even at the start-up stage, values matter. Showcase how your new business is already integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) into its DNA.

What the judges are looking for:

· Strategic vision & boldness: Clearly define the vision for your business. How has your activity over the past year, whether through acquisitions, disposals, or new developments, reflected a bold and innovative approach to the market?

· Overcoming challenges: High-quality results often come from navigating complexity. Detail the specific hurdles or market challenges your team faced during the review period and the tenacity shown to overcome them.

· Flagship impact: Highlight a cornerstone project or initiative that has significantly contributed to its wider area through high-quality design, placemaking, or regeneration.

· Financial framework: Demonstrate a robust financial performance. Provide context on your investment strategy, exceptional sales figures, and how your financial framework supported the delivery of high-stakes projects.

· Design & occupier focus: Showcase your commitment to quality. Detail the outstanding design features and high-quality finishes of your schemes, and evidence a deep understanding of occupier requirements and client focus.

· Operational breath: Shine a light on a wide array of activities from the period, including asset management initiatives and projects that are planned, underway, or successfully completed.

· Sustainability and regeneration: Evidence your commitment to the ESG agenda. We are looking for projects that prioritise environmental responsibility, sustainable development, and long-term placemaking.

· Inclusion and diversity: Demonstrate how your organisation and your projects promote a more inclusive and diverse industry.

What the Judges are looking for:

· Front cover effectiveness: How successfully did your campaign use the front cover to command attention and communicate its message?

· Strategic intent: What was the commercial objective behind the cover? Demonstrate how the concept reflected your broader brand and business priorities.

· Creative distinction: Did the execution show confidence and clarity? Highlight what set your cover apart from others published during the eligibility period.

· Executional excellence: Demonstrate the strength of the design, imagery and messaging, and how they worked together to deliver a clear and confident front cover.

· Commercial effectiveness: Where possible, outline any tangible indicators of success, such as increased visibility, stakeholder engagement or market recognition.

What the Judges are looking for:

· Strategic value: How has your team moved the needle on asset performance? Clearly define the initiatives, from lease restructuring to repositioning, that drove capital value and improved income profiles across the portfolio.

· Operational agility and resilience: The market is ever-changing. Show us how your team navigated economic headwinds or complex portfolio challenges, demonstrating the tenacity and quick thinking required to protect and grow asset value.

· Innovation in management: Did you break the mould? Highlight where you introduced tech-driven solutions, data analytics, or "first of its kind" management processes to streamline operations and enhance reporting.

· Financial sophistication: Provide a clear overview of the financial outcomes. We are looking for robust metrics, including Total Return, Net Operating Income (NOI) growth, and evidence of how your team’s interventions outperformed market benchmarks.

· Stakeholder and occupier synergy: Assets thrive on relationships. Evidence how you engaged with occupiers to improve retention, managed joint venture partners, and aligned diverse stakeholder interests to ensure long-term stability.

· ESG and future-proofing: Showcase your commitment to decarbonising assets, improving EPC ratings, and implementing social value initiatives that ensure your portfolio remains resilient for the future.

· Team culture and collaboration: A high-performing asset is the result of a high-performing team. Tell us how your team’s internal structure, diversity, and collaborative spirit directly contributed to your commercial successes this year.

What the judges are looking for:

· Pioneering innovation: Are you utilising new technologies, new methods or "first of its kind" digital tools? Highlight how you are moving beyond traditional practices to deliver a real estate proposition fit for the future.

· Strategic vision: Innovation requires a foundation. Provide a solid business plan with clearly outlined indicators of success, demonstrating that your forward-thinking approach is both scalable and financially viable.

· Shifting the built environment: Show us how you are responding to the changing nature of how we live and work. Whether through adaptive reuse, smart-building integration, or radical design, explain how your project or business anticipates future demand.

· Industry leadership and advocacy: This award is for those doing more than just their "day job." Evidence how you are acting as a force for positive change, perhaps by persuading the public of the industry’s value or leading the charge on sector-wide improvements.

· Resilience: The future isn't easy to build. Describe how you have navigated the complexities of current market shifts or regulatory hurdles to implement a new way of thinking or a new way of approaching business.

· Stakeholder synergy: Great ideas need buy-in. Show how you have engaged with the wider real estate ecosystem, from local authorities to end-users, to prove that your future-facing model works for everyone.

· A lasting legacy: Beyond tech and profit, how does this secure the future for people and the planet? Showcase your commitment to ESG, decarbonisation, and the social impact that will define the industry for decades to come.

What the judges are looking for:

· Campaign objective and strategy: Clearly set out the purpose of the campaign. What problem or opportunity were you addressing, and how did your marketing strategy support wider business or commercial objectives?

· Audience insight and targeting: Who were you trying to reach and why? Demonstrate a clear understanding of your target audience and how this insight shaped your messaging, channels and creative approach.

· Creative and channel execution: Explain how the campaign was brought to life. This could include digital, social, content, events, PR, partnerships, print or out-of-home. Judges are looking for campaigns that used channels intelligently and creatively to deliver impact.

· The Financial framework: Provide an outline of the investment level and how spend was prioritised to deliver results.

· Delivery and effectiveness: Outline how the campaign was executed, including any challenges faced and how they were overcome. This is about clarity, focus and effectiveness rather than scale.

· Results and impact: Provide clear evidence of success. This may include commercial outcomes, lead generation, brand uplift, audience engagement, media coverage or other relevant performance measures.

What the judges are looking for:

· Leadership excellence: Demonstrate how this individual’s visionary leadership has directly contributed to the growth, success, and transformation of their organisation.

· Resilience: Provide examples of exceptional decision-making in the face of industry challenges. How has this individual shown the adaptability and tenacity required to navigate the current UK economic landscape?

· The "Industry Mark": Outline their proven track record of significant contributions to the wider commercial property sector, whether through innovative projects, influential policy changes, or market-shaping initiatives.

· Disruptive vision: How is this individual setting new standards? Highlight their commitment to advancing the industry through the integration of technology, sustainability, inclusion or forward-thinking practices that move the sector forward.

· Tangible results: Show us the numbers. Provide clear evidence of notable financial results or operational improvements achieved under their leadership. This should include specific examples such as major project completions, business expansions, or landmark transactions. Explain the individual’s role in creating or overseeing a robust Financial Framework that ensured their organisation's stability and growth.

· Team & stakeholder excellence: Beyond the balance sheet, how do they lead people? Evidence their success in fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance. Highlight their reputation as an influential and respected leader among peers, partners, and clients.

What the judges are looking for:

· Strategic vision: What is the nominee's "mission statement" for the industry? Define the personal vision for the future of commercial property and how their work reflects that goal.

· Disruption & originality: Are they breaking the mould? Whether a rising dealmaker or a tech innovator, show us where the nominee has introduced new ideas or modernised traditional processes to achieve better results.

· Proven track record: Even early in a career, results matter. Provide evidence of contributions - this could be a significant transaction, a successful project launch, or a new initiative spearheaded within an organisation.

· Resilience and adaptability: Real estate moves fast. Give us an example of how the nominee has navigated a challenge or adapted to industry shifts with the tenacity required of a future leader.

· Team and stakeholder synergy: Leadership is about influence. Show us how the nominee works with others, fosters collaboration, and has earned the respect of peers, partners, or clients.

· Inclusion and environmental responsibility: We are looking for leaders who care about helping to build a more diverse and equitable industry and are active in promoting sustainability and ESG within their sphere of influence.

What the judges are looking for:

· Purpose-led: Social impact must be the primary objective. Clearly define the mission of the initiative and why your organisation chose to prioritise this specific social outcome.

· Scale and vision: Describe the ambition behind the project. We are looking for a clear long-term vision that demonstrates how this initiative will remain sustainable and impactful for years to come.

· Innovation and originality: Was this a "first of its kind"? Highlight where you have broken new ground or introduced innovative solutions to long-standing community challenges.

· Community engagement: Evidence deep-rooted community focus. Show how you engaged with local stakeholders and ensured the initiative was built with the community, not just for them.

· Financial commitment: Unlike other categories, this award recognises projects with capped or zero commercial returns, or those implemented at a financial loss to the business. Detail the financial structure and your commitment to prioritising social over financial capital.

· Demonstrable social impact: Provide hard evidence. What are the measurable wins for the community? Use data, testimonials, or case studies to prove the tangible difference made.

· Inclusive and sustainable growth: Show how the initiative aligns with a broader responsible agenda, including commitment to diversity and inclusion and positive environmental impact.

What the judges are looking for:

· Strategic vision: Clearly define the primary ESG or climate objectives of this initiative. Why was this project undertaken, and how does it align with your broader corporate mission?

· Disruptive innovation: How is this initiative transformative? Detail where you have used innovative technology, disruptive design, or ground-breaking strategy to challenge traditional sustainability boundaries.

· Scale and net zero commitment: Describe the scale of your ambition. Provide clear evidence of your commitment to achieving Net Zero Carbon and how this specific project contributes to that goal.

· Accreditation and standards: Provide details of top ratings achieved in recognised accreditation schemes (e.g., BREEAM, WELL Building Standard, NABERS).

· Tangible and meaningful action: Describe the practical steps taken to implement this initiative and the hurdles your team overcame to ensure its success.

· Measurable environmental impact: Provide hard data. What is the demonstrable impact of this initiative? Use metrics such as carbon savings, energy reduction, or biodiversity net gain to prove your success.

· Inclusion and social value: A sustainable project must also be a responsible one. Demonstrate how this initiative incorporates a commitment to Diversity & Inclusion and supports the wider social fabric of the area.

What the judges are looking for:

· Sector impact and significance: How did this deal move the needle? Clearly define why this transaction was a milestone for the organisations involved and how it influenced the wider BTR landscape.

· Resilience in the face of complexity: Every deal has its hurdles. Show us how you navigated intricate challenges and demonstrated the tenacity required to bring the project to a successful close.

· Bold innovation: Did you break the mould? Highlight where you introduced "first of its kind" outcomes or disrupted traditional deal-making processes to achieve better results.

· Strategic and commercial logic: We are looking for a robust business model. Explain how the mechanics of this deal directly reflect and complement your long-term strategic vision.

· Financial sophistication: Don’t shy away from the numbers. Provide a clear overview into the financial aspects of the deal, particularly where arrangements were multi-layered or highly complex.

· Stakeholder synergy: Great deals aren't made in a vacuum. Evidence how you engaged and aligned diverse stakeholders to ensure the transaction's integrity and success.

· A lasting legacy: Beyond the immediate financial gain, what is the "triple bottom line" impact? Showcase your commitment to the future through measurable wins in Regeneration, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion), and regional job creation/skills development.

What the judges are looking for:

· Sector impact and significance: How did this deal move the needle? Clearly define why this transaction was a milestone for the organisations involved and how it influenced the wider UK industrial and logistics landscape.

· Resilience in the face of complexity: Every deal has its hurdles. Show us how you navigated intricate challenges and demonstrated the tenacity required to bring the project to a successful close.

· Bold innovation: Did you break the mould? Highlight where you introduced "first of its kind" outcomes or disrupted traditional deal-making processes to achieve better results.

· Strategic and commercial logic: We are looking for a robust business model. Explain how the mechanics of this deal directly reflect and complement your long-term strategic vision.

· Financial sophistication: Don’t shy away from the numbers. Provide a clear overview into the financial aspects of the deal, particularly where arrangements were multi-layered or highly complex.

· Stakeholder synergy: Great deals aren't made in a vacuum. Evidence how you engaged and aligned diverse stakeholders to ensure the transaction's integrity and success.

· A lasting legacy: Beyond the immediate financial gain, what is the "triple bottom line" impact? Showcase your commitment to the future through measurable wins in Regeneration, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion), and regional job creation/skills development.

What the judges are looking for:

· Sector impact and significance: How did this deal move the needle? Clearly define why this transaction was a milestone for the organisations involved and how it influenced the wider life sciences landscape.

· Resilience in the face of complexity: Every deal has its hurdles. Show us how you navigated intricate challenges and demonstrated the tenacity required to bring the project to a successful close.

· Bold innovation: Did you break the mould? Highlight where you introduced "first of its kind" outcomes or disrupted traditional deal-making processes to achieve better results.

· Strategic and commercial logic: We are looking for a robust business model. Explain how the mechanics of this deal directly reflect and complement your long-term strategic vision.

· Financial sophistication: Don’t shy away from the numbers. Provide a clear overview into the financial aspects of the deal, particularly where arrangements were multi-layered or highly complex.

· Stakeholder synergy: Great deals aren't made in a vacuum. Evidence how you engaged and aligned diverse stakeholders to ensure the transaction's integrity and success.

· A lasting legacy: Beyond the immediate financial gain, what is the "triple bottom line" impact? Showcase your commitment to the future through measurable wins in Regeneration, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion), and regional job creation/skills development.

What the judges are looking for:

· Sector impact and significance: How did this deal move the needle? Clearly define why this transaction was a milestone for the organisations involved and how it influenced the wider office landscape.

· Resilience in the face of complexity: Every deal has its hurdles. Show us how you navigated intricate challenges and demonstrated the tenacity required to bring the project to a successful close.

· Bold innovation: Did you break the mould? Highlight where you introduced "first of its kind" outcomes or disrupted traditional deal-making processes to achieve better results.

· Strategic and commercial logic: We are looking for a robust business model. Explain how the mechanics of this deal directly reflect and complement your long-term strategic vision.

· Financial sophistication: Don’t shy away from the numbers. Provide a clear overview into the financial aspects of the deal, particularly where arrangements were multi-layered or highly complex.

· Stakeholder synergy: Great deals aren't made in a vacuum. Evidence how you engaged and aligned diverse stakeholders to ensure the transaction's integrity and success.

· A lasting legacy: Beyond the immediate financial gain, what is the "triple bottom line" impact? Showcase your commitment to the future through measurable wins in Regeneration, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion), and regional job creation/skills development.

What the judges are looking for:

· Sector impact and significance: How did this deal move the needle? Clearly define why this transaction was a milestone for the organisations involved and how it influenced the wider PBSA landscape.

· Resilience in the face of complexity: Every deal has its hurdles. Show us how you navigated intricate challenges and demonstrated the tenacity required to bring the project to a successful close.

· Bold innovation: Did you break the mould? Highlight where you introduced "first of its kind" outcomes or disrupted traditional deal-making processes to achieve better results.

· Strategic and commercial logic: We are looking for a robust business model. Explain how the mechanics of this deal directly reflect and complement your long-term strategic vision.

· Financial sophistication: Don’t shy away from the numbers. Provide a clear overview into the financial aspects of the deal, particularly where arrangements were multi-layered or highly complex.

· Stakeholder synergy: Great deals aren't made in a vacuum. Evidence how you engaged and aligned diverse stakeholders to ensure the transaction's integrity and success.

· A lasting legacy: Beyond the immediate financial gain, what is the "triple bottom line" impact? Showcase your commitment to the future through measurable wins in Regeneration, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion), and regional job creation/skills development.

What the judges are looking for:

· Significance and strategic intent: Define the primary driver behind this partnership. How does this collaboration complement the long-term strategic vision of the organisations involved, and what is its significance to the wider UK commercial property sector?

· Partnership synergy: Great PPPs are built on trust and alignment. Evidence how you engaged and aligned diverse stakeholders, including public bodies, private entities, and community groups, to ensure the project’s integrity.

· Innovation and disruption: Did you break the mould? Highlight where the partnership introduced "first of its kind" outcomes or disrupted traditional ways of working to achieve better results.

· Navigating complexity: Every partnership has its hurdles. Show us how the team navigated intricate challenges or political complexities and demonstrated the tenacity required to move the project forward.

· Financial framework: Provide a clear overview of the financial aspects of the partnership. We are particularly interested in how you managed complex arrangements or utilised innovative funding models to ensure commercial viability.

· The business model: Explain the robust business model underpinning the collaboration. How was risk shared and managed to ensure the project remained sustainable and deliverable?

· Community and regional impact: Beyond the immediate build, what is the lasting legacy? Showcase the project’s impact on local communities, including regional job creation and skills development.

· Inclusion and environmental responsibility: Demonstrate how the partnership aligns with a broader responsible agenda, including how the partnership has promoted equity and supported diverse representation and measurable wins that are sustainable and/or of public benefit

What the judges are looking for:

· Sector impact and significance: How did this deal move the needle? Clearly define why this transaction was a milestone for the organisations involved and how it influenced the wider retail and leisure landscape.

· Resilience in the face of complexity: Every deal has its hurdles. Show us how you navigated intricate challenges and demonstrated the tenacity required to bring the project to a successful close.

· Bold innovation: Did you break the mould? Highlight where you introduced "first of its kind" outcomes or disrupted traditional deal-making processes to achieve better results.

· Strategic and commercial logic: We are looking for a robust business model. Explain how the mechanics of this deal directly reflect and complement your long-term strategic vision.

· Financial sophistication: Don’t shy away from the numbers. Provide a clear overview into the financial aspects of the deal, particularly where arrangements were multi-layered or highly complex.

· Stakeholder synergy: Great deals aren't made in a vacuum. Evidence how you engaged and aligned diverse stakeholders to ensure the transaction's integrity and success.

· A lasting legacy: Beyond the immediate financial gain, what is the "triple bottom line" impact? Showcase your commitment to the future through measurable wins in Regeneration, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion), and regional job creation/skills development.