The Property Industry Excellence Awards 2026

The KPMG Irish Independent Property Industry Excellence Awards 2026 are now open for entry, marking 11 years of recognising the leadership, innovation and ambition shaping Ireland’s all-sector property industry.

Since their inception in 2015, the awards have celebrated the people, projects and organisations driving progress across the sector. Winners will be announced at the gala ceremony on Wednesday, 5 November 2026 at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin — the industry’s largest business networking event, bringing together over 600 leading figures from across the property landscape.

How to enter

These awards play an important role in capturing the full breadth of the sector – recognising not just commercial success but the leadership, innovation and purpose that drive lasting impact. The ambition across Ireland's property sector is clear and with housing at the top of the national agenda, there is an acute need to champion those turning that intent into real, lasting impact.

Carmel Logan

Partner, Tax, Head of Real Estate

KPMG in Ireland

Merit, independence and sustainability at the core

As the only property awards endorsed by relevant industry bodies, the Awards hold a unique position; commercial sponsorship of individual award categories is not permitted, which is a deliberate policy that protects the integrity of the judging process and ensures every winner earns their accolade on merit alone.

Entries are assessed by an independent judging panel drawn from across the industry's key verticals: planning, architecture, construction, agency, finance, technology, engineering, advisory, academic and state.

Meet our judges

Sustainability remains a governing theme for the 2026 awards. The awards program honours targeted actions undertaken by industry stakeholders to improve environmental credentials and address local and global sustainability challenges that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal #9 (Industry Innovation & Infrastructure), Goal #11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities), and Goal #13 (Climate Action).

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Introducing Harcourt Square

Members of the judging panel for the KPMG ‘Irish Independent’ Property Industry Excellence Awards 2026 launch (left to right) David Colbert, Managing Partner, Sheehan & Company LLP, Solicitors; Meabh Smith, Communications Director, Construction Industry Federation; Tomás Kelly, President, Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland; Carmel Logan, Partner and Head of Real Estate at KPMG Ireland

Ten categories. One industry

The 2026 programme features ten award categories spanning the full property lifecycle:

Construction Project Award:
Completed projects of any scale or sector on the island of Ireland
Developer Award:
Firms actively shaping Ireland's built environment
Subcontractor Award (New for 2026):
Subcontractors and SMEs who contributed to property projects across any sector
Architecture Award:
Irish projects demonstrating design excellence and positive impact
Placemaking & Planning Award:
Transformation or conservation of public spaces that enhance community and quality of life
Agency of the Year:
Two categories: agencies with 10 or fewer employees, and those with more than 10
PropTech Award:
Irish-based technology providers leading digital transformation across property and construction
Real Estate Investment & Asset Management Award
Firms that deliver outstanding investment performance while demonstrating excellence in asset management and strategic foresight.
Rising Star Award:
Emerging professionals under 10 years' experience, with a focus on legal, finance and funding
Housing Award:
Projects addressing Ireland's urgent housing need across social, cooperative, public and private delivery

Gala Awards night

Winners will be announced at the Awards' gala ceremony on Thursday, 5 November 2026, at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin.

This is the largest business networking event on the property industry calendar, bringing together over 600 property stakeholders from across the Island of Ireland to celebrate outstanding achievements in excellence, innovation, and leadership across the sector.

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