Local property stars from the Bay of Plenty and Waikato shone at the recent Central Property People Awards. “It’s an honour to recognise the people behind projects transforming our communities,” Leonie Freeman from the Property Council NZ said. “These individuals and teams are creating the spaces where we live, work, and play, and it’s a privilege to celebrate their achievements.”
Waikato property expert, Judith Makinson of CKL, claimed the prestigious Colliers Project Leaders Supreme Award as well as the Beca Women in Property Award. However, many of the Bay’s best also made their mark.
Groundbreaking work on one of the Bay of Plenty’s first mass timber buildings (at Metlifecare Somervale Village) saw the Fosters team hammer home the Boffa Miskell Excellence in Sustainability Award. The team surpassed sustainability targets diverting more than 80 per cent of waste.
Another local project, The Marine Parade Coastal Pathway, earned its team (including Tauranga City Council and partners) the prestigious Chow:Hill Urban Design Award.
Photos supplied by Stephen Barker / Barker Photography.
Bill Holland of Holland Beckett and Waikato’s Doug Sanders received the Hawkins Long Service Awards. Bill was a worthy winner due to his dedication to the community, notably through his role in establishing the Acorn Foundation and promoting private philanthropy, the judging panel concluded.
“Bill’s work with local organisations such as TECT, Rotary, and Priority One has made him an inspiring leader, motivating others to contribute to lasting, positive change.”
In addition, Tauranga’s Buddy Mikaere claimed the Fosters Outstanding Leadership Award and Ryan Tesselaar of Fosters was named Rider Levett Bucknall Young Achiever of the Year.
“With boundless energy and a genuine passion for positive change, Buddy has set an exemplary benchmark for leadership in our industry,” judges said.
“Ryan’s impressive leadership trajectory combined with his dedication to the growth and development of others makes him a standout future leader in the property sector.”
Central Property People Award Winners 2024
Colliers Project Leaders Supreme Excellence Award & Beca Women in Property Award: Judith Makinson, CKL
Rider Levett Bucknall Young Achiever of the Year Award: Ryan Tesselaar, Fosters
Chow:Hill Architects Urban Design Award: Marine Parade Coastal Pathway Team
CKL Property Professional of the Year Award: Miko Brouwer, RDT Pacific
Fosters Outstanding Leadership Award: Buddy Mikaere, Consultant
Veros Best Team Award: Te Pā Project Team – The University of Waikato and partners
Boffa Miskell Excellence in Sustainability Award: The Fosters Team for Metlifecare Somervale Village Redevelopment, Stage 1
Hawkins Long Service Award (Waikato): Doug Saunders, CBRE
Hawkins Long Service Award (Bay of Plenty): Bill Holland, Holland Beckett
Harkness Henry Judges’ Choice Award: Te Rapa Gateway Project Team
