The shortlist has been revealed for the UKREiiF Festival of Achievement – with nominated individuals and companies revealed for the awards.

Following the first day of UKREiiF (16th May) over 800 people will gather at a unique awards ceremony in Millennium Square, overlooked by the incredible Leeds Civic Hall. The event is looking to shake up the awards scene – binning the traditional sit down meals with black tie and cocktail dress attire, instead bringing a vibrant and refreshing feel to the event.  

Alongside award announcements tickets will get delegates access to fairground games such as the coconut shy and hoopla, rides like the carousel and a ferris wheel, and entertainment including live music, a caricaturist and magician. Attendees will also get a token to choose from a variety of pop-up food vendors…with choices ranging from the traditional fish and chips to pizza, Mexican and dirty donuts.

So who’s got their name in the hat as potential winners?

Nominated Individuals

Net Zero Pioneer of the Year

  • Lizzy Westmacott – ECD Architects
  • Daniel Ross – Harley Haddow
  • Matthew Pygott – Hydrock
  • Dave Hughes – Fuse Architects
  • Chris Clarke – Scape Group
  • Tani Dulay – Woodbourne Group
  • Chris Taylor – Mosodi
  • Neelum Choudhury – RivingtonHark
  • Emma Hoskyn – JLL

EDI Champion of the Year

  • Dara Jafari – MGAC
  • Katie Horton – CBRE
  • Chithra Marsh – Buttress Architects
  • Samer Bagaeen – Arcadis
  • Sarah Draper – Rider Levett Bucknall
  • Janet Baker – The Woodfield Pavilion
  • Rebecca Clarke – Stantec
  • Penny Fitzpatrick – Fuse Architects

Future Trailblazer of the Year

  • Michael Blake – Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
  • Dan Robinson – VirginLand by Ringley
  • Annette Jezierska – The Future Fox
  • Jamie Harris – Harris Associates

Spirit of UKREiiF Award

  • Darren Rodwell – London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
  • Phyllis Agbo – Stories
  • Gerard Toplass – The 55 Group
  • Chris Peacock – London Borough of Lambeth
  • Lauren Hunt and Louisa Shaw – Staffordshire County Council
  • Jen Hartley – Invest Newcastle
  • Jason Longhurst – UK Business Council for Sustainable Development

Public Sector Impact Award – Sponsored by Tile Hill

  • Gail Mayhew – BCP FuturePlaces
  • Megan Carter – Portsmouth City Council
  • Deborah Cadman OBE – Birmingham City Council
  • Nicolle Ndiweni – Invest in Nottingham
  • Michael Blake – Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
  • Michelle Percy – Newcastle City Council

Graduate of the Year

  • Emily Lipscombe – Rider Levett Bucknall
  • Siobhan McGlynn – Brookbanks
  • Sanha Iqbal – C80 Group
  • Zuzanna Bialkowska – Hydrock
  • Courtney Littlechild – Goram Homes
  • Tarisiro Fundira – Mott MacDonald

Top Apprentice of the Year

  • Emily Walker – Rider Levett Bucknall
  • Emily Berridge – Browne Jacobson
  • Jake Hall – Scarborough Group International
  • Anneliese Webb – Colliers
  • Kobe Lyon – Make Happen Group

People and Skills Torchbearer of the Year – Sponsored by Dominus

  • Zoe Brooke – Save Construction Initiative
  • Mark Thompson – Ryder Architects
  • Lee Holmes – DB3 Group
  • Catriona Gray – CDA
  • Pooja Agrawal – Public Practice
  • Lucinda Yeadon – CEG

Nominated Companies

Investment Company of the Year

  • Wimmer Family Office
  • Resonance
  • Legal and General
  • Housing Growth Partnership

Developer of the Year – Sponsored by Stantec

  • Charles Street Buildings
  • Queensberry
  • Harworth
  • Fabrix
  • Barberry
  • HBD
  • Woodbourne Group
  • Dominus
  • Muse
  • Related Argent

Law Practice of the Year – Sponsored by First Title Insurance

  • Irwin Mitchell
  • Shoosmiths
  • Bevan Brittan
  • CMS
  • Ward Hadaway
  • Mills and Reeve
  • JMW Solicitors
  • Eversheds Sutherland

Agent of the Year

  • Bidwells
  • Bond Land
  • Harris Associates

Consultancy of the Year

  • Curtins
  • DB3 Group
  • Fulkers Bailey Russell
  • Deloitte
  • Hive Land and Planning
  • Hydrock
  • Inner Circle Consulting
  • Mott MacDonald
  • WSP
  • Waterman

Contractor of the Year – Sponsored by Perfect Circle

  • Wates
  • Readie Construction
  • John Sisk and Son
  • McLaren Construction

Architect of the Year

  • TODD Architects
  • MCAU
  • Chapman Taylor
  • AHR
  • SMR Architects
  • Grimshaw
  • Child Graddon Lewis
  • GT3 Architects
  • Cartwright Pickard
  • The Fairhurst Design Group

The judging panel was made up of key contributors to the UKREiiF Advisory Group.

For more details visit: https://www.ukreiif.com/event/ukreiif-annual-event-2023/#tab-awards-festival