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Recognising Asia's Real Estate Champions

#RealEstateAsiaAwards

The Real Estate Asia Awards

The Real Estate Asia Awards is back to recognise the most innovative real estate developments and laud industry players in Asia Pacific that stand out in the market.

The unforeseen circumstances brought upon by the pandemic has greatly impacted the real estate sector- from project developments to sales operations. Now more than ever, developers must remain resilient in order to thrive amidst these testing times.

Watch our trailer for Real Estate Asia Awards

Testimonials

“Winning even one of these awards is a wonderful achievement for any developer – winning four in the same year is q...

Donald Choi, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Chinachem Group

Watch videos from past winners

Chinachem Group

CapitaLand Investment

Frasers Property Industrial (Thailand) Company Limited

Filinvest REIT Corporation

Henderson Land Development Company Limited

The Instant Group

Dahua Group Australia

HOMEVEST SDN BHD

BRG Group

Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation

Why should you enter

SHARE YOUR SUCCESS STORY

Talk about your winning project in an interview that you can share with clients, peers, and colleagues to let them know that you are an award-winning company.

AMPLIFY

Reach potential clients as you let your developments be known and honored in Asia.

EXPOSURE

Have the opportunity to be featured in the definitive magazine for the real estate sector in Asia, the Real Estate Asia.

Meet the Judges

Tay Hong Beng

Tay Hong Beng

Partner, Head of Real Estate

KPMG in Singapore

Michael Velten

Michael Velten

Southeast Asia Investment Management and Real Estate Sector Leader

Deloitte

Seng-Leong Teh

Seng-Leong Teh

Global Real Estate Hospitality & Construction M&A Leader

Ernst & Young

Benjamin Tay

Benjamin Tay

Deputy Head, Corporate Real Estate

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP

Paul Walters

Paul Walters

Asia-Pacific Real Estate Assurance Leader

PwC

Guidelines and Criteria

GUIDELINES

  • Nomination is open to all property companies in the Asia Pacific region.

  • Each developer may nominate up to 4 categories only.

  • Each nomination form is valid for 1 entry only. If you are nominating for several categories, please submit separate nomination forms.

  • A panel of chosen industry experts will evaluate and rate each nomination based on the write-up and supporting documents submitted.

  • Deadline for submission of entries is on 7 April 2023.

  • Nomination is free of charge. But should you win, you will be obliged to take up any of the winners packages and attend the awards dinner.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Completed projects that were launched from 2022 to 2023

  • Ongoing projects that will be completed not later than 2025

CATEGORIES

Individual Award (Regional level category)

  • CEO of the Year

Individual Award (Country level category)

  • Developer of the Year

Development Awards (Country level category)

  • Office Development of the Year

  • Retail Development of the Year

  • Hotel Development of the Year

  • Industrial Development of the Year

  • Technology Hub Development of the Year

  • Residential Development of the Year

  • Luxury Residential Development of the Year

  • Mixed-Use Development of the Year

  • Resort Development of the Year

  • Resort Estate Project of the Year

  • Affordable Housing Developer of the Year

  • Best Affordable Condominium Developer of the Year

  • Open Space Development of the Year

  • Redevelopment of the Year

  • Special-Purpose Development of the Year

  • Sustainable Mid Rise Condominium Development of the Year

  • Masterplan Development of the Year

Project/Initiative Awards (Country level category)

  • Customer Service Innovation of the Year

  • Design Initiative of the Year

  • Digital Initiative of the Year

  • Employer of the Year

  • Energy Technology Initiative of the Year

  • ESG Initiative of the Year

  • Facilities Management Initiative of the Year

  • Fit-out Initiative of the Year 

  • Flexible Workspace Initiative of the Year

  • Green Technology Initiative of the Year

  • Lighting of the Year

  • Marketing & Brand Initiative of the Year

  • REIT Initiative of the Year

  • Smart Technology of the Year

  • Specialty Retail Initiative of the Year

  • Strategic Partnership of the Year

  • Sustainable Development of the Year

  • Technology Innovation of the Year

  • Excellence Award of the Year 

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

For the CEO of the Year category:

  • Achievements - What remarkable milestones did the company achieve under the CEO's leadership?

  • Challenges & Solutions - What are the biggest challenges that the CEO encountered in moving the company forward? What solutions were implemented to overcome these challenges?

  • Innovation - What are the unique and innovative initiatives that the CEO introduced to substantially boost the company's business?

For the Development categories

  • Achievements - What are the remarkable milestones that the development has achieved or is targeting to achieve?

  • Challenges & Solutions - What are the biggest challenges that the developer encountered facilitating the project? What solutions were implemented to overcome these challenges. How will the developer be able to navigate through industry and company challenges?

  • Innovation - What are the unique innovations of the development? How is it different from other developments in the country?

For the Developer of the Year

  • Achievements - What are the remarkable milestones that the company recently achieved?
  • Challenges & Solutions - What are the biggest challenges that the company encountered and what solutions were implemented to overcome these challenges?
  • Innovation - What are the unique innovations that the company introduced to substantially boost the its business?

For categories under Project/Initiative awards:

  • Uniqueness & Innovation - Has the project/initiative introduced new or cutting-edge innovation?

  • Effectiveness & Impact - Did the project/initiative achieve its objectives and targets? What measures have been used to assess its success? What was the impact to your company and industry?

  • Dynamism - Is the project/initiative t flexible to changes and progressive opportunities?

HOW TO ENTER?

  1. Go to the Online Nomination Form.
  2. Read the award entry guidelines and eligibility for your reference.
  3. Fill out the company information and entrant details fields.
  4. Choose the category you'd like to enter.
  5. Provide project information: Project title, 500-word summary of the entry, and client testimonial/s (if any).
  6. You will then receive an email confirmation from the REA Awards organisers after your nomination has been received.
  7. To substantiate your entry, send supporting documents or photos to julie@charltonmediamail.com.
    • Supporting documents and photos must be in PDF, PowerPoint and/or JPG format
    • For supporting videos, Youtube.com or Vimeo.com links must be provided.

KEY DATES

Deadline for submission: April 7, 2023, Friday.
Awards dinner: June 1, 2023

Past Winners

Al Mouj Muscat

  • Luxury Residential Development of the Year - Oman
  • Marketing & Brand Initiative of the Year - Oman

Alveo Land

  • Developer of the Year - Philippines

BRG Group

  • Developer of the Year - Vietnam
  • Hotel Development of the Year - Vietnam
  • Luxury Residential Development of the Year - Vietnam

CapitaLand Investment

  • Strategic Partnership of the Year - Singapore

Chinachem Group

  • Developer of the Year - Hong Kong
  • ESG Initiative of the Year - Hong Kong
  • Redevelopment of the Year - Hong Kong

Dahua Group Australia

  • Masterplan Development of the Year - Australia

Filinvest REIT Corporation

  • Office Development of the Year - Philippines
  • REIT Initiative of the Year - Philippines

Frasers Property Industrial (Thailand) Company Limited

  • Industrial Development of the Year - Thailand

Henderson Land Development Company Limited

  • Sustainable Development of the Year - Hong Kong
  • Mixed-Use Development of the Year - Hong Kong

HOMEVEST SDN BHD

  • Employer of the Year - Malaysia

Metrostar Realty and Development, Inc. 

  • Mid-sized Residential Development of the Year - Philippines

Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation (Vietnam)

  • Residential Development of the Year - Vietnam

The Instant Group

  • Flexible Workspace Initiative of the Year - Philippines

Donald Choi Wun Hing, Chinachem Group

  • CEO of the Year

Abdullah Al-Othaim Investment Company

  • Mixed-Use Development of the Year - Saudi Arabia
  • Retail Development of the Year - Saudi Arabia

Abraj Dahab for Development and Real Estate Investments

  • Residential Development of the Year - Saudi Arabia

The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys L.L.C

  • Special-Purpose Development of the Year - United Arab Emirates

Al Tahaluf Real Estate

  • Customer Service Innovation of the Year - Saudi Arabia

Bria Homes, Inc.

  • Open Space Development of the Year - Philippines
  • Affordable Housing Developer of the Year - Philippines

BSA Land

  • Residential Development of the Year - Indonesia
  • Excellence Award of the Year - Indonesia

Park Regent Residences - Cloudvest Sdn Bhd

  • Residential Development of the Year - Malaysia

Ellington Properties Development LLC

  • Residential Development of the Year - United Arab Emirates

EZLANDVIETNAM DEVELOPMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANY

  • CSR Initiative of the Year - Vietnam

Frasers Property Vietnam

  • Mixed-Use Development of the Year - Vietnam
  • Office Development of the Year - Vietnam

Grand Land

  • Marketing & Brand Initiative of the Year - Philippines

Gulshan Homz Private Limited

  • Luxury Residential Development of the Year - India

GuocoLand

  • Luxury Residential Development of the Year - Singapore
  • Mixed-Use Development of the Year - Singapore
  • Developer of the Year - Singapore

Henderson Land Development Company Limited

  • Office Development of the Year - Hong Kong
  • Residential Development of the Year - Hong Kong
  • Sustainable Development of the Year - Hong Kong
  • Redevelopment of the Year - Hong Kong

Investa Office Management Pty Ltd

  • Developer of the Year - Australia

Investa Property Group

  • Office Development of the Year - Australia
  • Smart Technology of the Year - Australia

LOGOS Group

  • Industrial Development of the Year - Indonesia

NASEEJ BSC

  • Residential Development of the Year - Bahrain

New San Jose Builders Inc.

  • Residential Development of the Year - Philippines

Desa ParkCity - ParkCity Group

  • Masterplan Development of the Year - Malaysia

PT PP Properti Suramadu

  • Development of the Year - Indonesia

PT PP Properti Tbk Grand Kamala Lagoon

  • Sustainable Development of the Year - Indonesia

PT PP Properti Tbk Grand Sungkono Lagoon

  • Mixed-Use Development of the Year - Indonesia

Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation

  • Special-Purpose Development of the Year - Philippines

Raimon Land Public Company Limited and Mitsubishi Estate Asia Pte. Ltd.

  • Office Development of the Year - Thailand

Retal Urban Development Company

  • Developer of the Year - Saudi Arabia

Shui On Land Limited

  • Sustainable Development of the Year - China
  • Developer of the Year - China

SIWA Group Ltd.

  • Resort Development of the Year - Indonesia
  • Strategic Partnership of the Year - Indonesia

The Gate Development

  • Marketing & Brand Initiative of the Year - Lebanon

Zedem International

  • Mid-sized Developer of the Year - Pakistan

Vikas Oberoi, Oberoi Realty Ltd.

  • CEO of the Year

Contact Us

For more details, contact:

Julie Anne Nunez

(+65) 3158 1386 ext. 221

awards@charltonmediamail.com

Meet the Judges

Tay Hong Beng

Tay Hong Beng

Partner, Head of Real Estate

KPMG in Singapore

Michael Velten

Michael Velten

Southeast Asia Investment Management and Real Estate Sector Leader

Deloitte

Seng-Leong Teh

Seng-Leong Teh

Global Real Estate Hospitality & Construction M&A Leader

Ernst & Young

Benjamin Tay

Benjamin Tay

Deputy Head, Corporate Real Estate

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP

Paul Walters

Paul Walters

Asia-Pacific Real Estate Assurance Leader

PwC

Testimonials

Check out what past winners have said upon receiving their award.

Chinachem Group

CapitaLand Investment

Frasers Property Industrial (Thailand) Company Limited

Filinvest REIT Corporation

Henderson Land Development Company Limited

The Instant Group

Dahua Group Australia

HOMEVEST SDN BHD

BRG Group

Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation

Henderson Land Development Company Limited

Park Regent Residences - Cloudvest Sdn Bhd

Desa ParkCity - ParkCity Group

Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation

LOGOS Group

PT PP Properti Tbk

Raimon Land Public Company Limited and Mitsubishi Estate Asia Pte. Ltd.

Awards Highlights

Pueblo de Panay Township: A Model Masterplanned Community in the Philippines

Jun 16, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

The firm was recognised with the Masterplan Development of the Year - Philippines at the Real Estate Asia Awards 2023. 



Pueblo de Panay Township, a township development in Roxas City, Capiz, Panay Island in the Philippines...

Landco Pacific’s premium beachfront development enriches Calatagan history

Jun 16, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

CaSoBe has become a staple choice for upmarket weekenders, tourists, and city dwellers.


Nestled on the white sands of Calatagan, Batangas in the Philippines is the 15-hectare Calatagan South Beach (CaSoBe), one of Landco’s...

Nichada Group strengthens ‘sense of community’ through innovative approach, initiatives

Jun 16, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

The leadership of its CEO also allowed the company to navigate Thailand’s political upheaval and the pandemic rather well. 



The Nichada Group of Companies is a leading player in the real estate industry in Thailand known...

Top industry players recognised at 2023 Real Estate Asia Awards

Jun 16, 2023

The awards programme lauds innovative and standout real estate projects and developments.


Project developments and sales operations in the real estate industry were greatly impacted by unforeseen circumstances brought about by...

EY’s Teh Seng Leong joins esteemed panel of judges at the Real Estate Asia Awards 2023

May 25, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

He noted that property managers and landlords should pay close attention to their balance sheet/capital and cost structure.


Teh Seng Leong is the current ASEAN Real Estate Strategy and Transaction Leader and Global Real Estate...

Asia Pacific's emerging markets offer consistent growth in real estate investments, says Rajah & Tann Singapore’s Ben Tay

May 19, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

Benjamin Tay of Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP pointed out that Vietnam, the Philippines, and Cambodia are showing steady GDP growth and present investment opportunities.


In an era of market volatility and uncertainty, investors...

Developers should focus on greening buildings, strengthening supply chains: KPMG’s Tay Hong Beng

Apr 26, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

Changing industry norms have raised sustainability standards for real estate projects, whilst global developments have forced the industry to reconsider the versatility of its supply chain.


Tay Hong Beng is a Partner and Head...

Soaring to new heights with Chinachem Group

Jul 13, 2022
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

The company won multiple trophies at the Real Estate Asia Awards 2022 and CEO Donald Choi took home the coveted CEO of the Year Award. 



With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, real estate companies had a hard time trying...

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I nominate?

You may nominate: 

  • Recently launched real estate developments and projects in Asia
  • Ongoing developments and projects that will be completed not later than 2025
  • Your CEO, his exceptional leadership and contributions
  • Developments and projects launched prior to 2021 but had any recent innovations for improvement such as renovations etc.
  • Successful initiatives that made a positive impact to your company's business
  • Your company’s overall success, performance and growth
  • Any achievement that you think is deserving of a prestigious award

How do I nominate?

Steps on how to nominate:

  • Go to the online nomination form and read the nomination guidelines.
  • Fill in the required details about the company and contact person for the nomination.
  • Select your category.
  • Provide your project title, 500-word write-up, client feedback (if any), key achievements, and photos of the project that you are nominating.
  • Choose the winners package you will take up should you win an award
  • Once done, you will receive an email confirmation from the Real Estate Asia Awards.

Note:
Photos are required while supporting documents are optional but will highly increase the chances of winning.

Can I nominate for more than 1 category?

Yes, each company can nominate for a maximum of 4 categories.

Can I send two or more entries for our company?

Yes, you can nominate for a maximum of two entries for a category. If you are nominating several projects, please enter each entry separately.

How many winners per category?

For the country level awards, there will only be one winner per category on each country ie. "Residential Development of the Year - Singapore", "Residential Development of the Year - Hong Kong", etc.
 
For the CEO of the Year award, there will only be one winner in Asia.

Will there be an awards ceremony this year?

Yes, winners are invited to attend the prestigious awards ceremony in Singapore not only to celebrate their well-deserved award but also to network with clients, industry peers, colleagues, and co-winners from companies across industries.

What kind of supporting documents do you require?

This is optional but to substantiate your entry, you may send us:

  • Videos
  • Press releases or news clippings
  • Other marketing material such as Brochures or Posters
  • Annual reports
  • Deck or presentations
  • CV/Profile - if you are nominating for the CEO of the Year

Is there a cost to nominate?

Nomination is free. If your company wins, you are obliged to attend the Digital Awards Presentation & Interview and book any of the winner's package options. To know more about the winners package entitlements and pricing, please email julie@charltonmediamail.com

When is the deadline to submit an entry?

The deadline for this year's nomination entries is on 7 April 2023, Friday.

What is Real Estate Asia?

Real Estate Asia is the industry portal serving Asia’s dynamic real estate industry. Each section carries a balance mix of articles which appeal to the C-level executives of large real estate developers, investors, brokers and property services institutions  in Asia.
 
Editorial is composed of features, people profiles, analyses, and sector reports relevant to the commercial, industrial, retail, hotel, residential and mixed-use real estate companies in Asia. Each section blends the right amount of industry talk, inside information and insight, and columns.
 
The website is refreshed daily and covers daily news and stories with an immediate relevancy. Together, the website and newsletters provide an excellent platform to reach elite level decision makers.