The Property Industry Excellence Awards 2025

On Thursday, November 6, the 10th annual KPMG Irish Independent Property Industry Excellence Awards took place at the Convention Centre Dublin, bringing together over 600 industry leaders to honour the achievements, innovation, and leadership shaping Ireland’s built environment.

Since its inception in 2015, the awards have recognised the people, projects, and organisations driving progress across the property sector. This year’s ceremony marked a decade of excellence, with winners announced across 11 categories, including the prestigious Lifetime Property Excellence Award.

See 2025 winners

Carmel Logan

Partner, Head of Real Estate

KPMG in Ireland

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Integrity & sustainability

The awards are distinguished by their fully independent judging process and a strict no-sponsored-categories policy, ensuring transparency, integrity, and the confidence of the Irish property sector, backed by endorsement from leading professional bodies

Sustainability remains a governing theme for the 2025 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).

Lifetime Achievement Property Excellence Award

The 2025 KPMG Irish Independent Property Industry Excellence Awards, the landmark 10th anniversary edition of Ireland’s premier celebration of excellence in the property & real estate industry, took place last night at the Convention Centre Dublin. Leading figures from across architecture, construction, planning, development, and real estate gathered to honour projects and people shaping Ireland’s future.

This year’s Lifetime Property Excellence Award was presented to Stephen Vernon, honouring his extraordinary career and enduring impact on Ireland’s property landscape.

Stephen’s legacy is one of bold vision, transformative leadership, and sustained excellence. From pioneering developments to shaping the future of real estate investment, his contributions have helped define the modern Irish property sector.

Carmel Logan, Head of Real Estate at KPMG Ireland, reflected: “Stephen Vernon’s career embodies the qualities that define every winner we celebrated last night. Determination, focus, and a vision for what’s possible.”

From transforming Ireland’s landscapes to delivering world-class projects and inclusive, sustainable communities, these winners exemplify the drive and leadership that continue to shape the future of our property industry.

Carmel Logan, Partner, and Head of Real Estate

Lifetime Achievement Property Excellence Award

2025 Award winners

Architecture Award

Reddy A+U (Architect) & HOK (Design Architect) – Bon Secours Hospital Limerick
A biophilic, patient-centred design that enhances healing and sustainability, setting a new benchmark in healthcare architecture.

Construction Project Award
Bennett Construction Ltd – RCSI Project Connect
A seven-storey education and research facility integrating modern design with protected structures to deliver construction excellence.

Developer Award
Cairn
Redefining Irish homebuilding through sustainability, innovation, and community. With 10,000 homes completed, Cairn drives quality and social impact nationwide.

Housing Award
The Iveagh Trust – Stonemount Park
An inclusive, sustainable housing model blending design, management, and resident engagement for long-term community wellbeing.

Placemaking & Planning Award
Cairn – Seven Mills, Parkleigh, Cooper Square, and Lockhouse Way
A flagship plan-led scheme delivering 1,900 homes, public realm, and active travel networks, an exemplar of sustainable urban design.

Small Agency Award
Owen Reilly
An independent Dublin agency delivering premium results through innovation, sustainability, and a client-first service approach.

PropTech Award
Land Development Agency – Register of Relevant Public Lands
A national digital map identifying all public land, supporting transparency, planning, and optimal land use.

Property Fund Manager Award
Irish Life Investment Managers
Managing Ireland’s largest mixed-use institutional portfolio with ESG principles at its core to deliver enduring value.

Rising Star Award
Kevin Loftus – ACT (Accelerating Change Together)
A young leader driving Ireland’s green transition through regenerative design and circular construction innovation.

Letting Transaction of the Year
Cushman & Wakefield and Marlet – Workday, College Square
Recognised for excellence in leasing and client delivery, setting new standards in commercial real estate transactions.

Gala Awards night

The black-tie awards ceremony was held on the evening of Thursday, 6 November, at the Convention Centre Dublin. 600 property stakeholders from across Ireland gathered to celebrate outstanding achievements in excellence, innovation, and leadership across the sector.

This prestigious event continues to serve as a unique cross-sector gathering, bringing together professionals from construction, engineering, architecture, planning, financial institutions, and professional services. It offers a valuable opportunity not only to recognise and reward excellence, but also to network and forge meaningful connections across the industry.