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Celebrating

the people

behind the projects

Thursday 15 October 2026 | One NZ Stadium, Christchurch

Principal Partner
Cate Kearney, CEO of Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust
Cate Kearney, CEO of Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust
MC, Jesse Mulligan
MC, Jesse Mulligan
Long Service Award and Judges' Choice Award winner, Mark Noonan of Christchurch City Council
Long Service Award and Judges' Choice Award winner, Mark Noonan of Christchurch City Council
Our Principal Sponsor, Tuatahi First Fibre
Our Principal Sponsor, Tuatahi First Fibre
Jesse Mulligan and the Te Kaha Team - Supreme Excellence Award winners for 2026
Jesse Mulligan and the Te Kaha Team - Supreme Excellence Award winners for 2026

What a night
in Ōtautahi!

Thank you for celebrating the South Island’s biggest night in property with us.

On Thursday 15 October, more than 280 members of the South Island property community came together at One NZ Stadium / Te Kaha in Christchurch to celebrate the talent, passion and leadership driving our region forward.

Congratulations to this year’s winners and finalists. Your achievements show the very best of our industry, and you should be incredibly proud. 

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on the night, and to our sponsors, judges and partners who helped make it happen. It was a fantastic evening of celebration and connection, and we can’t wait to do it all again next year.

SEE THE WINNERS
READ THE MEDIA RELEASE

About the
Awards

Since 2015, the South Island 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 South Island 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.

Thank you for helping us recognise those who've made a lasting impact on the South Island built environment.

READ THE MEDIA RELEASE

Watch this space – event photos are coming soon!

Key Dates 2026

Registration Open | Now closed

Nominations Closed | Wednesday 12 August 

South Island Property People Awards | 6:00 pm, Thursday 15 October

2026 Award
Winners

Tuatahi First Fibre Supreme Excellence Award & Veros Best Team Award

Te Kaha Team
Christchurch City Council / Te Kaha Project Delivery, the Crown, Venues Ōtautahi, RCP, AECOM, BESIX Watpac, Populous, Warren & Mahoney, Mott MacDonald, Holmes

Greenwood Roche Young Achiever of the Year Award

Kate Butterfield
Southbase Construction

Savills Property Professional of the Year Award

Cate Kearney
Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust

Women in Property Award

Courtney Doig
Colliers Christchurch

BESIX Watpac City Shaper Award

Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust

Property Council Long Service Award

Mark Noonan
Christchurch City Council

Hawkins Judges’ Choice Award

Mark Noonan
Christchurch City Council

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ABOUT THE WINNERS
READ THE MEDIA RELEASE

2026 highlights coming soon!

VIEW THE 2025 GALLERY
Photos courtesy of Neil Macbeth.

Awards Categories

Greenwood Roche
Young Achiever of the Year Award
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.
Savills
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.
Veros 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 2025 and 30 June 2026.
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.
BESIX Watpac
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.
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.
Hawkins 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. 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.
Tuatahi First Fibre
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.

Past Award
Winners

2025 WINNERS
2023 WINNERS
2023 WINNERS
2022 WINNERS

Our Panel of Judges

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

Peter Mence // Chief Executive, Argosy Property
Nicki Carter // General Counsel, Carter Group
Graeme McDonald // Bayleys Real Estate
Jasper van der Lingen // Director, Sheppard + Rout Architects
Hon. Lianne Dalziel // Former Mayor of Christchurch

Awards Partners

PRINCIPAL PARTNER

CATEGORY SPONSORS

WELCOME FUNCTION SPONSORS

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If you are interested in partnering with the South Island Property People Awards, please contact Danielle Brayne.

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