Member Laureate

The Property Council New Zealand Member Laureate Award is the highest honour bestowed by the organisation, recognising individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution to both the Property Council and the wider property industry.

Presented annually at the prestigious Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards, the accolade celebrates those whose dedication, leadership, and influence have shaped the sector over many years. Members from all levels of governance are invited to nominate a deserving candidate, with recipients typically being industry veterans.

Laureates are assessed across a broad set of criteria, including commitment to the organisation, leadership, innovation, enduring legacy, public reputation, resilience, and their ability to build influential external relationships. There is no cap on the number of honourees each year – nor any obligation to award one – ensuring the title remains a true mark of distinction.

This honorary membership is a lifetime recognition of those who have not only built the industry but helped ensure its sustainability and success for generations to come.

Criteria

Candidates should score strongly in the following categories and will be scored out for 10 for each point below.  Candidates will most commonly be self-employed or semi-retired. Honorary membership is valid for individuals only.

Commitment
The individual devoted many years of service to Property Council at a branch or national level

Leadership 
The individual has demonstrated outstanding leadership resulting in enduring positive outcomes for the property industry

Innovation 
The individual contributed to major change in the industry to the benefit of members

Enduring legacy 
The individual’s achievements have stood the test of time

Reputation 
The individual helped establish a significant public profile for Property Council

Resilience
The individual helped build a more sustainable platform for the organisation

External relationships 
The individual fostered external relationships to the overwhelming benefit of Property Council’s members