Real Estate TodayAwards 2027
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Property & Specialist Excellence

Commercial Real Estate Professional of the Year

For excellence in commercial real estate.
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Eligibility

Open to individual professionals working in commercial real estate sales, leasing or asset management.

What you will be asked

  1. 01

    Transaction performance

    Provide your results for the eligibility period (October 1st 2025 – October 1st 2026 (inclusive)) across sales, leasing or asset management: number of transactions, total value, lettable area, fees generated and asset classes covered. Compare with the previous period. Maximum 500 words.

    Max 500 words
    Required
  2. 02

    Significant deals

    Describe up to three transactions that best show your expertise. For each, explain the brief, the complexity involved, your strategy and the result for the client. Maximum 500 words.

    Max 500 words
    Required
  3. 03

    Client relationships and market knowledge

    Explain how you win and keep commercial clients, and how your research and market knowledge shape your advice. Include repeat instructions, client testimonials or mandates retained. Maximum 500 words.

    Max 500 words
    Required
  4. 04

    Professionalism and contribution

    Outline your professional standards and your contribution to your firm, the commercial property sector or your community. Give specific outcomes. Maximum 500 words.

    Max 500 words
    Required

Eligibility period: October 1st 2025 – October 1st 2026 (inclusive). Submissions are open 1 October to 9 November 2026.

Supporting documents are optional but recommended: up to 4, 100 MB each.

How this category is judged

01

Demonstrated Results and Evidence

Measurable results and supporting evidence.

30%
02

Leadership and Measurable Impact

Leadership demonstrated and impact created.

20%
03

Innovation and Originality

Originality of approach and innovation.

20%
04

Industry or Community Contribution

Contribution to industry or community.

20%
05

Quality and Clarity of Submission

Presentation, structure and clarity.

10%
Your submission
  1. 01

    Nominate

    Every entry starts with a nomination for this category, and you can nominate yourself.

  2. 02

    Answer the questions

    Your submission workspace opens with the category questions, word limits and autosave.

  3. 03

    Upload evidence

    Attach supporting documents, data and third party proof of your claims.

  4. 04

    Review and submit

    Track status, completion and outcomes any time from My submissions.