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Meet the 2024 Auckland Property People Award winners.

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Friday 21 November 2025
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Get ready for an unforgettable night of connection, celebration, and recognition at the 2025 Auckland Property People Awards!

Last year, over 300 industry leaders, changemakers and rising stars joined us to honour the people driving progress across the region. This year promises to be even better.

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About the
Awards

Since 2015, the Auckland Property People Awards have been shining a spotlight on the talent, passion, and dedication that drive our region’s property industry forward. More than just bricks and mortar, property is about people — and these awards are our way of honouring those who make it all happen.

Proudly presented by Property Council New Zealand, the Auckland Property People Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership across the entire property spectrum. From developers and consultants to project managers and planners, we welcome nominations from all corners of the industry — member or not.

If you know someone who’s made a lasting impact on the Auckland property scene, now’s the time to give them the recognition they deserve.

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Key Dates 2025

Nominations Closed | Friday 22 August

Registration Open | Now

Auckland Property People Awards | 6:30 pm, Friday 21 November

2025 Award
Finalists

Amy Rice, Tāmaki Regeneration Company

Ben Turpin, Rubix

Bohan Yao, Property Services, Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland

Edward Duncan, Klein Architects

Hayley Kim, The Building Intelligence Group

Josh Tattley, Rider Levett Bucknall

Maria Leon, Beca

Michael Harman, Precinct Properties

Michael Clarke, RDT Pacific

Natasha Baumgartner, Wingates

Shakil Karsan, Beca

Gyles Bendall, Auckland Urban Development Office, Auckland Council

Madushin Amarasekera,  Construkt Architects

Tāmaki Regeneration Development and Commercial Team

Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland City Campus Masterplan Team – Property Services, Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland, Archifact, Architectus, Barker & Associates, Boffa Miskell, Haumi, Jasmax, McIndoe Urban, RCP, Salmon Reed, Warren and Mahoney

Dasha Tarasova, PJM Project Management

Julie Sarten, Southpark Corporation

Kalpana Reddy, Chow:Hill Architects

Robyn Montgomery, Barnes Beagley Doherr

AIAL Transport Hub 01 Project Team – Icon Co Pty (NZ)

Auckland University of Technology Tukutuku Project Team – Auckland University of Technology, Beca, Jasmax, Naylor Love, RDT Pacific

Hiwa Recreation Centre Project Team – Property Services, Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland, Barker & Associates, Beca, Colliers Project Leaders, Hawkins, MJMA, Rider Levett Bucknall, Warren and Mahoney

Lynfield College Redevelopment Team – Brewer Davidson, Lynfield College, Ministry of Education, Naylor Love, Rubix

Mānawa Bay Delivery Team led by RDT Pacific – RDT Pacific, Auckland Airport, Rider Levett Bucknall, TRCB, Eclipse Architecture, Savory Construction

Project Momentum team: Beca’s new global headquarters – Barnes Beagley Doherr, Beca, Hawkins, Savory, Warren and Mahoney

Resido Team – Kiwi Property

Short-Term Rapid Roll Growth B24 Team – A-line, Auckland Council, Builtsmart, Crown Infrastructure Delivery, Ministry of Education, Portacom, Southbase

The Building Intelligence Group Mahi Tahi Team delivering the Tāmaki Regeneration Project -The Building Intelligence Group

Unispace and Kiwi Property for ASB Bank Team – ASB Bank, Kiwi Property, Unispace

Allanah Devereux, Auckland International Airport

Bruce Gallie, Colliers

Julie Sarten, Southpark Corporation

Natasha Possenniskie, Urban Outcomes

Pip Walker, Aon New Zealand

Shaun de Pontes, WT New Zealand

Andrew Reynolds,  Foodstuffs North Island

Auckland University of Technology Tukutuku Project Team – Jasmax, Beca, Naylor Love, RDT Pacific, Auckland University of Technology

One Saint Stephens Development Team – Clearwater Construction, Cooper and Associates, Countrywide Properties, E-LAB Consulting, Experiences by Coopers, MAP+

Peter Sewell, Rubix

RDT Pacific Sustainability Advisory Team – RDT Pacific

Gerard Krishnan, TSA Riley

Rob Forrester, Icon

Simon Neale, Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland

Awards Categories

Hawkins Sheree Cooney Memorial
Young Achiever of the Year
Emerging talent. Proven impact. Bright future.

This award celebrates an exceptional young professional who is making waves in the property industry. Aged 35 or under, this individual demonstrates remarkable skill, commitment, and leadership potential — standing out as one to watch. The Young Achiever of the Year Award recognises an individual who has:

🚀Shown consistent passion and dedication to their profession and the wider property industry.
🚀Made a meaningful contribution to their organisation, local industry, or community.
🚀Demonstrated leadership qualities — whether through initiative, collaboration, or influence among peers.
🚀Achieved standout results or milestones that set them apart in their field.

Nominees may come from any discipline within the property sector, including (but not limited to) development, engineering, quantity surveying, infrastructure, architecture and design, property law, real estate, accounting, or property management. This award honours the next generation of industry leaders — young professionals who are not only achieving today but are helping shape the future of property in Aotearoa.
Envelope Property Professional
of the Year Award
Dedication. Excellence. Industry contribution.

This award celebrates an outstanding individual who demonstrates a high level of professionalism, expertise, and commitment to the property industry. Through their consistent performance and passion for their work, they make a meaningful impact within their organisation and across the wider sector.

The Property Professional of the Year Award recognises an individual who has:
🚀Consistently shown dedication to their role and to the advancement of the property industry.
🚀Contributed positively to their organisation, team, or projects through knowledge, skill, and collaboration.
🚀Supported and facilitated opportunities for peers by sharing expertise, fostering relationships, or encouraging innovation.
🚀Acted as a proud ambassador for their organisation and the property industry.

Nominations are welcome from all areas of the property sector — including development, consultancy, asset management, property ownership, local government, planning, and more.

This award honours those who lead by example through the quality of their work, their passion for the industry, and the positive influence they have on those around them.
Pragmatix
Women in Property Award
Inspiring leadership. Meaningful impact. Lasting legacy.

This award celebrates an exceptional woman who is making her mark on the property industry through leadership, innovation, and influence. Whether on the ground or in the boardroom, she is helping to shape a more inclusive, dynamic, and successful future for the sector.

The Women in Property Award recognises an individual who has:
🚀 Demonstrated outstanding professional achievement, growth, and dedication to the property industry.
🚀 Acted as a role model and inspiration to colleagues, peers, and future leaders.
🚀 Shown leadership and influence within her organisation and/or the wider industry.
🚀 Contributed to a more equitable and inclusive property sector through her actions, advocacy, or example.

Nominations are welcome from all areas of the property industry and across all career stages — the focus is on real impact, leadership, and contribution to the profession.
Isthmus City Shaper Award
Great cities are shaped by the people who care deeply about their future.

This award celebrates an individual or team whose vision, leadership, and collaborative efforts have significantly influenced the transformation of urban environments. Whether through planning, design, policy, or delivery, their work creates more inclusive, vibrant, and resilient communities. This is an award for the changemakers - the people shaping our cities for the better.

The City Shaper Award recognises those who:
🚀 Drive meaningful change in urban environments, delivering lasting benefits for people and communities.
🚀 Demonstrate excellence in urban development, planning, or placemaking through strategic thinking, inclusive engagement, and innovative approaches — regardless of whether a project is built or unbuilt.
🚀 Champion collaboration and cultural responsiveness, embedding these values into the heart of their work.
🚀 Contribute to the evolution and advancement of city-making practice across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Auckland Airport
Best Team Award
Behind every great outcome is a great team.

This award celebrates a high-performing team that exemplifies excellence in collaboration, innovation, and delivery. Through their outstanding work, this team has gone above and beyond to overcome challenges, deliver results, and create positive impact and value - not just within their organisation or project, but across the wider property industry.

The Best Team Award recognises a team that has:
🚀 Demonstrated exceptional collaboration, adaptability, and leadership in pursuit of shared goals.
🚀 Delivered meaningful outcomes — whether built or unbuilt, strategic, service-based, or project-related — that benefit the property industry.
🚀 Shown excellence in process, innovation, and impact, regardless of the size or scope of the work.
🚀 Positively influenced the industry through their example, contribution, or thought leadership.

Eligible entries may include internal teams, cross-organisational collaborations, or multi-disciplinary project teams. Completed projects are welcome, but are not a requirement - the focus is on the people, their approach, and the outcomes achieved.

Eligibility timeframe: Major milestones or outcomes must have occurred between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025.
C3 Construction
Sustainability Champion Award
Sustainability leadership starts with people.

This award recognises an individual or team who is driving meaningful change through a deep commitment to environmental sustainability within the property industry.

Through strong leadership and practical implementation, the recipient of this award has championed sustainability initiatives that go beyond compliance — influencing behaviours, shifting mindsets, and inspiring broader industry action.

This award celebrates those who:
🚀 Demonstrate visionary leadership in embedding sustainability into property practices, policy, or culture.
🚀 Deliver measurable impact through innovative, practical, and scalable sustainability initiatives.
🚀 Promote and influence sustainability beyond their own organisation — inspiring positive change across the property sector and within the wider community.
🚀 Foster a collaborative approach to creating a more resilient, equitable, and environmentally responsible built environment.

Initiatives may be strategic, operational, or cultural — and may be ongoing or milestone-based. The emphasis is on people-led change and long-term influence.
Rider Levett Bucknall
Outstanding Leadership Award
Great leaders don’t just lead — they elevate others.

This award celebrates an individual whose leadership has made a powerful and lasting impact on their organisation, project, or the wider property industry. Through vision, integrity, and action, they have driven progress, inspired those around them, and helped shape the future of the sector.

The Outstanding Leadership Award recognises an individual who has:
🚀 Demonstrated exceptional leadership through strategic thinking, decision-making, and the ability to inspire and support others.
🚀 Made a significant contribution to their organisation, project, or region — delivering results that extend beyond their immediate role.
🚀 Led with purpose, collaboration, and authenticity, creating a positive influence across their team, peers, and the wider industry.
🚀 Shown courage and innovation in navigating challenges, driving change, and championing progress within the property sector.

Nominees may come from any discipline — public or private sector — within or associated with the property industry. The emphasis is on leadership in action and the legacy it creates.
Martelli McKegg
Long Service Award
This award is not open for nomination.

This award is awarded to an individual who has been in the property industry for 20+ years and has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the industry.

Their contribution to their organisation and/or the property industry and as a result, the local economy, has enhanced the creditability and reputation of the industry to the benefit of their peers.

The recipient will be selected by the Regional Committee and will be presented the award at the awards evening.
Judges' Choice Award
This award is not open for nomination.

This award is presented to a deserving nominee mentioned in the other categories, who deserves to be recognised for their outstanding contribution to the local property industry.

This award will be selected by the judging panel and will be presented to either a team or an individual at the awards evening.
Barker & Associates
Supreme Excellence Award
This award is not open for nomination.

This award is presented to a winner in a previous category, who is deemed by the judging panel to be the standout recipient above all other nominees for the Awards.

2024 Award
Winners

Barker & Associates Supreme Excellence Award and Auckland Airport Best Team Award

B201 Redevelopment Project Team
BBD, Beca, Haumi, Hawkins, Jasmax, Precon, Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland

Hawkins Sheree Cooney Memorial Young Achiever of the Year Award

Daniel Whittaker
Russell Property Group

Rider Levett Bucknall Outstanding Leadership Award

Mike Hanson
RDT Pacific

Ignite Architects Urban Design Award

Severin Soder
Architectus

Pragmatix Women in Property Award

Kelly Hodder
Auckland International Airport

Envelope Property Professional of the Year Award

Simone Sharp
Rubix

C3 Construction Excellence in Sustainability Award

Saatyesh Bhana
Argosy

Property Council Judges’ Choice Award

Tiri Raumati-Greenhalgh
Charlton Property Management

Martelli McKegg Long Service Award

Dan Ashby
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Judging
Panel

The Auckland Property People Awards are honoured to have an esteemed panel of judges at the helm:

Andrew Evans // Independent Director
Karl Cook // Director, Barker & Associates
Andrew Lamb // Director, Galaxy Property
Graeme Birkhead // Director, Graeme Birkhead Consulting
Jennifer Whittle // Director of Communications & Engagement, New Zealand Green Building Council
Denise Marsden // Director, Alexander Dorrington Lawyers

 

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If you are interested in partnering with the Auckland Property People Awards, please contact Tasch Dodson.

Regional Contacts

Tasch Dodson

Auckland Regional Manager

022 088 2724
tasch@propertynz.co.nz

Sarah Rundstrom

Central Regional Manager

021 951 150
sarah@propertynz.co.nz

Nikki Livesey

Wellington Regional Manager

027 533 6083
nikki@propertynz.co.nz

Danielle Brayne

South Island Regional Manager

022 629 2820
danielle@propertynz.co.nz