Description
This award recognises innovation in project design through architecture, urban design, construction, engineering and / or landscape architecture.
Eligibility
This award is open to all companies and organisations that operate within the property industry in Australia and New Zealand.
The award is open to all projects, initiatives or products that have been carried out between 1 January 2025 and 31 March 2026.
Judging Context
The judges will be looking to recognise designs that showcase the very best of the industry.
The jury’s emphasis will be on initiatives that will advance design outcomes in the industry and deliver better economic and social outcomes.
Generic Questions
The Elevator Pitch (100 words)
In 100 words, describe the initiative and how it demonstrates industry excellence in this award category.
The Problem Statement (300 words)
In up to 300 words, describe the context in which the initiative was developed.
Please include commentary about the problem or challenge that was being addressed and a statement about its level of complexity.
The Solution Statement (500 words)
In up to 500 words, outline the solution that was developed to address the problem, the process that was developed to execute and deliver the initiative, and the resultant impact of the initiative.
Please outline the objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs) and value proposition; the budgets, resources, team, delivery program and key milestones; and the methodology for how success was measured.
Judging Criteria
Innovation – 20%
In 200 words, outline how the concept and execution of this initiative was innovative.
TIP: In this section, we are looking for specific examples of innovation in the creation of the initiative and throughout its implementation. The judges will benefit from the examples being described in detail.
Design Excellence – 20%
In 200 words, outline how the project, initiative or product demonstrated design excellence.
TIP: In this section, we are looking for specific examples of excellence in the design and development of the project, initiative or product. The judges will benefit from examples described in detail.
Economic impact – 20%
In 200 words, outline the economic impact of the initiative.
TIP: In this section, we are looking for specific examples of how the initiative generated a positive economic impact on the community. This impact may include job creation, productivity gains, public or private investment and / or any other economic outcome.
Social impact – 20%
In 200 words, outline how the initiative achieved desirable community, social, sustainability and / or environmental outcomes.
TIP: In this section, we are looking for specific examples of how the initiative contributed to a positive social and / or environmental impact on the community. This impact could include improved social outcomes, environmental benefit, public investment and / or any other public benefit.
X-Factor – 20%
In 200 words, outline how the project, initiative or product demonstrates something that is unquantifiable.
TIP: In this section, we are looking for specific examples of how the initiative goes over and above the industry norm. We are looking for new lessons and learning, experiences and anecdotes that contribute to it being remarkable.
Supporting Material
Please include the following with your submission:
- Plans and designs
- Reports and papers
- Marketing collateral
- Photos and videos
- Media Coverage
- Websites
- Calculations
- References
- Testimonials
Other Comments
Joint submissions are encouraged.
Multiple entries based on separate examples are permitted in this category.
