Celebrating the people behind the projects

Friday 14 November 2025 | Tākina Convention & Exhibition Centre

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Friday 14 November 2025
Tākina Convention & Exhibition Centre

Get ready for an unforgettable night of connection, celebration, and recognition at the 2025 Wellington Property People Awards!

Last year, over 330 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 Wellington 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 Wellington 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 Wellington 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

Wellington Property People Awards | 6:30 pm, Friday 14 November

2025 Award
Finalists

Beca Young Achiever of the Year Award

Bernie Pitt, Hampton Jones Property Consultancy

Casey Zhang, Wellington City Council

Charlotte Hughes-Hallett, Government Property Office, MBIE

Emily Newmarch, Warren and Mahoney

Jess Robilliard, TSA Riley

Catalyst Property Professional of the Year Award

Jim Wana, MC Property Group

Katherine Skipper, Warren and Mahoney

Linda Wong, Wong Workshop

Matthew Plummer, Beca

Rolle Property Outstanding Leadership Award

Alex Hampshire, WT

Grant Heighway, Catalyst

Ish Fraser, Dentons

Kelvin Irvine, Kāpiti Coast District Council

Barnes Beagley Doherr Best Team Award

Archives New Zealand Project Team – Led by Dexus and the Department of Internal Affairs, and supported by RJHA as Technical Director, Warren and Mahoney, Tihei – Māori Design Lead, Aurecon, NDY, Arup, WT Partnership, Holmes Fire, RCP, Stantec, Rider Levett Bucknall, Boffa Miskell, LT McGuinness

Bowen House Development Team – Mike Patching – Precinct Properties, Gemma Kennedy – RCP, Phan Thahn – Beca, Clayton Viljoen – Tennent Brown, Chris Martin – Beca, Ethan Duff – Beca Associate, Bevan Hartley – Rider Levett Bucknall, Andrew Shearer – Holmes Fire, Aaron McGuinness – LT McGuinness, Joe Boyer – LT McGuinness

CBRE Wellington – Valuation & Advisory Services Team – CBRE New Zealand

New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors Wellington Committee – New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Rider Levett Bucknall, Hampton Jones Property Consultancy, Morden, LT McGuinness, Choice Construction Group, Naylor Love, Chroma Group, Red Shack

Ngā Iti Kahurangi – Small and Remote Schools Programme Team – Ministry of Education, Programmed Facility Management, Torque IP, Logic Group; Product Suppliers – Asona, Autex, Milliken, Modempak, Signify

Ngā Mokopuna Project Team – Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington, The Building Intelligence Group, Tennent Brown, LT McGuinness, 335, Dunning Thornton, Oculus, Rider Levett Bucknall, Tonkin + Taylor, Wraight + Associates, Hakaraia Designs

Te Aranga Alliance – Bothamley Park Trunk Sewer Design and Construction Team – Beca, Harrison Grierson, Orogen, Higgins, Brian Perry Civil, Goodmans, Kāinga Ora, Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira, and Porirua City Council

Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness Team – The project team, under the stewardship of Hutt City Council, included Aquatic specialists; AECOM, Apollo Projects, Architecture HDT, Powell Fenwick, GHD, Boffa Miskell, Baked Design, The Price of Change and Barnes Beagley Doherr

Te Ramanui o Ruapūtahanga Project Team – Livingstone Building, Warren and Mahoney, Boffa Miskell, 335, Dunning Thornton, Saunders Stevenson, South Taranaki District Council

Unispace for Russell McVeagh, in association with Emma Hofmann – Unispace: multi-disciplinary integrated Main Contractor, provided these roles: project director, spatial/interior designers, pre-construction project managers (incl. cost management), construction managers and site managers, Russell McVeagh – the client, Emma Hofmann – collaborated for selected FF&E items, Consultants and sub-contractors.

TSA Riley Sustainability Champion Award

Emily Newmarch, Warren and Mahoney

Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness Team – Hutt City Council, AECOM, Barnes Beagley Doherr, Apollo Projects, Architecture HDT

Awards Categories

Beca 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.

Catalyst 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.

Barnes Beagley Doherr
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.

TSA Riley
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.

Rolle Property
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.

Ortus International
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.

Greenwood Roche
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

Greenwood Roche Supreme Excellence Award and Rolle Property Outstanding Leadership Award

Gerard Earl
Colliers

Beca Young Achiever of the Year Award

Shirley Yee
TSA Riley

Catalyst Property Professional of the Year Award

Edith Boettcher
The Woolstore Group

TSA Riley Excellence in Sustainability Award

Nick Baty
Beca

Barnes Beagley Doherr Best Team Award

Unispace
Meridian Energy

Ortus International Long Service Award

Paul Robinson
The Woolstore Group

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Photos courtesy of Neil Mackenzie.

Judging
Panel

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

Amy Rutherford // Partner, Greenwood Roche
Anna Allen // Executive General Manager Property, KiwiRail
Julia McPherson // Principal, Warren and Mahoney
Paul Robinson // Director, The Woolstore Management
Steve Maitland // Director, Colliers