The RICS Awards showcase the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure. They recognise outstanding achievement, teamwork, and companies.

As part of our ongoing commitment to raise the profile of industry professionals and teams, the Awards aim to demonstrate the positive impact that the built environment has on individuals and communities, while also promoting the role that the profession has in making projects a reality.

Contact the team

For further information or if you have any questions, please email awards@rics.org.

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Awards process

We offer a range of awards for surveyors, architects, buildings, and clients in the UK and internationally. Select your region and category, then complete the online application form and upload it. Each submission must be accompanied by specific submission materials, which will be reviewed by the judges.

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Awards calendar

Nominations open annually for 12 weeks. The Judging period begins followed by the category shortlist announcements. Judging period concluded and winner announcements take place at ceremonies across the globe.

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Advantages for individuals and firms

Garner widespread industry acknowledgment and elevate your personal profile. Attract remarkable talent and investment. Boost team morale and recognise exceptional staff.

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annual awards ceremonies across the globe

500

ceremony guests' average attendance at each event

200+

judges across the globe

RICS Awards across the globe

“We’re delighted to be championing RICS South East Asia Awards for the first time this year. Those shortlisted have been delivering and influencing on exemplary projects, helping to drive positive, sustainable change in the built and natural environment. I wish to thank all those who entered and good luck to those who have been shortlisted.”

Hariprasad Hegde FRICS



Founding Partner, Edhina Capital

“Our partnership with the RICS supports our aim to achieve the highest professional qualifications and standards for our people, as well as our role in driving positive change in the construction and engineering sector. I am so proud of our commitment to professional development and to be a part of the RICS community.”

Andrew Jeffrey

Commercial Director, Laing O’Rourke

“As the Chair of the Judging Panel for the RICS Hong Kong Awards, I am deeply honoured to witness the celebration of exceptional achievements and talents across the built and environments industry. These awards uphold the utmost standards of professionalism and ethics, showcasing remarkable advancements and invaluable contributions by practitioners who shape industry success for the profession.”

Justina Chiu FRICS

CEO and Executive Director, Fortune REIT

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Available resources to download

Awards tips 2024 (PDF 38.28MB)

Published date: 16 November 2023

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Frequently asked questions

We welcome all individuals, teams and organisations who meet the criteria of the relevant category to apply for the awards. It is important that all applicants review the entry guidelines and assessment criteria to ensure that their submission meets the necessary requirements.

Nominations open annually. Select your region and category, then complete the online application form and upload it.

Both organisations, teams and individuals can submit entries for themselves or be nominated by a third party.

Individual, team and multi-region organisations may make multiple regional award applications, but only one application per category is permitted.

Yes, you can enter as many categories as you want if you make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria for each category before submitting.

Projects/Team’s/Individuals must be located or operated within the region you are entering.

Information provided within the submission may be used by RICS for the purpose of the judging or promotion of the Awards. Any confidential information must be clearly stated within the submission.

We will use the information you provide to contact you in relation to the Awards. You can ask us to stop contacting you at any time by emailing us at awards@rics.org. Further details of how we use, hold and store your information, and your legal rights, can be found in our Privacy Policy.

Our Head judges will review all candidates who apply to become a Judge and choose the most suitable individuals. We aim to set a high standard for our judges and highlight their expertise, inspiring a broad and diverse group of professionals. Judges do not need to be RICS professionals but will be required to have relevant levels of knowledge and professional standing (for example a member of an equivalent professional body) to fulfil the role of a judge. The judging panel will consist of 1 Head National Judge, primary judges, and reserves to ensure that the judging process runs smoothly.

Relax and in the meantime, we will:

  1. Review all submissions against the set criteria.
  2. Send all eligible submissions to the judging panel for scoring.
  3. Let you know if you have been shortlisted.
  4. Announce the regional shortlists
  5. Announce the winners at the Awards ceremonies

Contact us by email awards@rics.org.