The RICS Awards showcase the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. They recognise outstanding achievement, teamwork and companies.
The 2022 RICS Awards Hong Kong bestow both local and global recognition. They recognise industry leading achievements and demonstrate the upholding of the highest standards of professionalism and ethics by individuals and teams across the built and natural environments.
We invite individuals, teams and organisations to nominate their achievements, professionalism and ethics to the world stage and showcase the best of the built environment from Hong Kong.
All shortlisted nominations will be promoted across the APAC region and winners will be showcased as the top performers in Hong Kong. Be sure to submit your nominations in 2022 to share your story and achievements with the industry.
Nominations are now open. The deadline for submissions is COB Friday 24 June 2022.
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Hongkong Land
Hongkong Land is a major listed property investment, management and development group. Founded in 1889, Hongkong Land’s business is built on excellence, integrity and partnership.
The Group owns and manages more than 850,000 sq. m. of prime office and luxury retail property in key Asian cities, principally Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing and Jakarta. Its properties attract the world’s foremost companies and luxury brands.
The Group’s Central Hong Kong portfolio represents some 450,000 sq. m. of prime property. It has a further 165,000 sq. m. of prestigious office space in Singapore mainly held through joint ventures, four retail centres on the Chinese mainland, including a luxury retail centre at Wangfujing in Beijing, and a 50% interest in a leading office complex in Central Jakarta. The Group also has a number of high quality residential, commercial and mixed-use projects under development in cities across China and Southeast Asia, including a 43% interest in a 1.1 million sq. m. mixed-use project in West Bund, Shanghai. In Singapore, its subsidiary, MCL Land, is a well-established residential developer.
Hongkong Land Holdings Limited is incorporated in Bermuda and has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. The Group’s assets and investments are managed from Hong Kong by Hongkong Land Limited. Hongkong Land is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.
President, RICS
Clement Lau became President-Elect of RICS in November 2020. This recognises his active promotion of professionalism across the built environment throughout his career, most recently in his current role as Director and Head of Development and Valuations for Commercial Property at Hongkong Land Ltd. Clement has also served as Chair of both the RICS Hong Kong Board and the RICS Asia Regional Board. In addition, he sits on the Hong Kong Foundation Board of The University of New South Wales, Australia. He is determined to extend the reach and influence of RICS’ thought-leadership and to drive the organisation’s digital capability during his Presidency, which commences in November 2021.
Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, The Link Holdings Limited
Mr George Hongchoy has served as Chief Executive Officer of Link Asset Management Limited since May 2010. He is also the chairman of the Supervisory Committee of The Tracker Fund of Hong Kong, a trustee of the University of Pennsylvania, an adjunct professor of the Department of Real Estate and Construction of The University of Hong Kong and an advisor of Our Hong Kong Foundation Limited. Mr Hongchoy has over 30 years’ experience in financial consulting, investment banking and real estate investment, and was named one of Harvard Business Review’s 100 Best-Performing CEOs in the World 2019. He has been a professional member of RICS since 2013 and later qualified as Fellow Member.
Executive Director and CEO, Chinachem Group
Donald Choi is an architect and currently Chief Executive Officer of Chinachem Group. He has over 30 years’ experience of striving to improve the built environment and has worked as a professional architect globally. Previously MD of the Nan Fung Group and a Director of Foster & Partners, Donald has provided professional services for the HKGovernment, Airport Authority, MTR Corporation, Urban Renewal Authority, Public Works Canada and British Columbia Buildings Corporation. Alongside his professional career, he has held multiple leadership roles in NGOs and professional bodies that focus on design, innovation and the community. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at HKU, Trustee of Rhode Island School of Design, Advisory Committee Member of the HKTDC Infrastructure Development, Advisory Committee Member of PolyU Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation, Member of HKU Campus Development and Planning Committee, President of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, President of the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design, and Honorary Advisor of Hong Kong Workers’ Health Centre. Donald is the Chairperson of the Construction Innovation and Technology Application Centre and also serves on the board of Habitat of Humanity Hong Kong, Hong Kong Green Building Council, Business Environment Council, Hong Kong Design Centre and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation.
Director of Property, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Philip Chen is Director of Property of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, responsible for a property portfolio totaling over 260 hectares of land and 8 million square feet of built assets in Hong Kong and Mainland China; comprising racecourses, stabling facilities, public riding schools and other sports facilities, clubhouses, off-course betting branches, office and residential buildings and heritage facilities.
Dr Chen graduated from the University of London King’s College with BSc and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering. He has worked in engineering consultancy in the UK and Hong Kong, in the Civil Engineering Department of the HK Government and in civil engineering contracting before joining the Hong Kong Jockey Club in 2001.
Since joining the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Dr Chen has been responsible for the planning, design and project management of a range of property development programs and facilities management initiatives. He currently leads a team of over 500 property professionals, responsible for the asset management, development management, project management and facilities management of the Club’s property portfolio.
The Hong Kong SAR, Legislative Council
Mr. Tony Tse Wai Chuen, BBS, JP, is a professional Surveyor, currently a member of the Legislative Council for the Architectural, Surveying, Planning and Landscape functional constituency, chairperson of the Property Management Services Authority, URA non-official Non-Executive Director, member of the Harbourfront Commission, the Standing Committee on Disciplined Services Salaries and Conditions of Service, the Council of the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre and Convenor of the thinktank “Hong Kong Seek Road”. He is also a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and a member of the 9th committee of China Association for Science and Technology.
After graduating from the Hong Kong Polytechnic (now known as the Hong Kong Polytechnic University) in 1976, Tony Tse joined the Civil Service and had served at the former Crown Lands and Survey Office (now the Lands Department) for 12 years. His last position held was a Senior Estate Surveyor. Thereafter, he has held important positions in many local companies, and is now the Director of Brand Star Ltd.
Tony Tse has been engaged in the surveying and property development field for more than 40 years. He was the President of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors. He participates enthusiastically in public affairs and has been appointed to various public services, including: members of the Town Planning Board and the Land and Development Advisory Committee. He was awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star in 2014 and was appointed as Justice of the Peace in 2020. He was awarded the “Lifetime Achiever Award” by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 2017 and received Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award in 2021.
Young Achiever of the Year 2021, RICS
"Michele joined Hip Hing Construction Co. Ltd. as management trainee since 2012, and participated in several significant projects, including high voltage electrical power substations, Xiqu Centre at West Kowloon Cultural District, grade A office tower and luxurious residential projects.
She was the project in charge of few recent notable MiC (Modular Integrated Construction) projects, including InnoCell at the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks, Temporary Quarantine Facilities at both Yuen Long and Penny’s Bay Phase 3A for the HKSAR Government.
She was awarded the Outstanding Construction Manager at CIC Sustainable Construction Award 2020, she was also the winner of The Chartered Institute of Building (Hong Kong) Construction Manager of the Year Award 2020, as well as Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Hong Kong) Young Achiever of the Year 2021. "
President, HKIS
K. K. Chiu is Chief Executive of Greater China at Cushman & Wakefield with over 30 years’ experience in the real estate industry. He is currently the President of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, the Hong Kong representative at the International Valuation Standards Council, a General Council Member of the China Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, and the non-executive member of the Asia Pacific World Regional Board in RICS. Appointed by the Government of Hong Kong SAR, K. K. is a member of the Land and Development Advisory Committee under the Development Bureau, and Panel Member of the Private Columbaria Appeal Board under the Private Columbaria Ordinance. In addition, K. K. is an External Examiner of MSc in Real Estate of The University of Hong Kong, and member of the Advisory Committee on Building and Real Estate of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
CEO and Executive Director, Fortune REIT
Justina Chiu has been the CEO of Fortune REIT since 2015 and an Executive Director since 2010. She is responsible for the overall performance and direction of Fortune REIT (778.HK).
Ms. Chiu holds a Master of Science degree in Real Estate Economics and Finance, a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance, a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law. She is also a solicitor of the High Court of the HKSAR, a CFA Charterholder, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a fellow member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Ms. Chiu was a two-times winner of Best CEO in 2015 and 2016 by Finance Asia.
Hong Kong Board Chair, RICS
Dave is an Executive Director and Head of Design & Engineering for Arcadis Hong Kong, overseeing the development of Design Consultancy & Engineering solutions for clients throughout the lifecycle of their natural and built assets. He has over 20 years’ experience as a Chartered Surveyor and over that time has led the set up and delivery of major programmes of work worldwide. Notable organisations Dave has worked with include the HKSAR Government, consulting on their works programmes and operational strategy, as well as various Retail, Commercial Developer and Corporate Real Estate Clients. Dave currently chairs the RICS Hong Kong Advisory Board.
Director of Buildings, Building Department
Ms YU has been working in the government for over 20 years, mainly in the administration of the Buildings Ordinance on the control of new private building developments and existing private buildings. Prior to joining the government in 1996, Ms YU has worked in the private sector as an architect.
CEO, Greater China & President, CBRE Asia Pacific
Ben Duncan is the President of North Asia and CEO of Greater China, Advisory Services, CBRE. He oversees 27 offices in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea, working with their leaders to enhance client offerings and formulate business strategy for the local market. He has 26 years’ experience in real estate, starting his career in London then, after two years, moving to Asia Pacific to advise clients on projects across 14 countries. His advisory skills now span project leasing, strategic dispositions, asset management for owners, portfolio management, tenant representation and strategic occupancy planning for tenants.
Director School of Architecture, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hendrik TIEBEN is an urban designer, researcher and educator devoted to the creation of healthy and inclusive cities. He is a Professor and Director of the School of Architecture at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Over the last years, he developed a series of public space and placemaking projects to empower local communities. The projects have been featured in international publications and biennale exhibitions. In his recent Worldwide Universities Network project Hendrik Tieben focused on the relationships between urban form, health, and wellbeing. In this context, he co-initiated with the Journal of Public Space, the project “2020: A Year without Public Space under the COVID19 Pandemic”.
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, NWS Holdings Limited
Mr Ma has been the CEO of NWS Holdings Limited since January 2019. He was the Acting CEO of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited and Principal Consultant of the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation. Mr Ma joined the Government of the HKSAR in January 2014 as the Under Secretary for Development and was subsequently appointed as the Secretary for Development in February 2017. Before that, he was the Executive Vice-President for Civil and Infrastructure Business (Asia Pacific) of AECOM Asia Company Limited.
Mr Ma is a Member of General Committee and Chairman of Real Estate & Infrastructure Committee, both of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce; a Co-opted Member of Development Committee, the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority; and Vice President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.
Nominations close COB Friday 24 June 2022. Nominations should be submitted via the Awardsforce platform and must be received by RICS by the deadline.
Shortlisted candidates will be announced in August 2022.
The winners will be announced in October 2022.
We are hopeful that we will be able to conclude the 2022 program with an in-person dinner in Hong Kong, but will be monitoring the local restrictions closely and releasing details closer to the time.
Team Awards
Category |
Description |
Criteria |
Agency Team of the Year |
This award acknowledges companies, teams and/or consortia demonstrating excellence in providing agency services related to the acquisition, sale, or leasing of properties in the office, retail, industrial or residential sectors. |
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Best Deal of the Year |
Nominated transaction must BE from a project which satisfies the date requirement in the “Entry rules and procedures”. Nominated transaction can be related to leasing, buying or selling. |
Additional criteria Outcome and achievement
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Construction Project Management Team of the Year |
Nominated team may be an inhouse team or the service provider or contractors of a construction project
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Additional criteria Teamwork
Innovation & technology
Outcome & achievement
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Corporate Social Responsibility Project of the Year |
Nominated project and major/key team member must operate or be located in Hong Kong.
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Additional criteria Professionalism
Outcome and achievement
Teamwork
Innovation and technology
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Facilities Management Team of the Year |
Awarded to a company, team or consortia responsible for the delivery of outstanding facilities management services. These services might ensure functionality, comfort, safety and/or efficiency of the built environment by integrating people, place, process and/or technology. The award is open to facilities management service providers or teams within property owner organisations who are delivering services in-house.
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Property Management Team of the Year |
Awarded to a company, team or consortia responsible for outstanding tenant relationship management, financial management and asset management. Nominated team may be a service provider or the inhouse team of a property owner. |
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Quantity Surveying Team of the Year |
Celebrating the success of quantity surveyors, this award recognises teams engaged in outstanding quantity surveying projects including but not limited to cost planning, tax depreciation, and contract management. |
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Refurbishment/Revitalisation Team of the Year |
Nominated team may be an inhouse team of a property owner or a service provider.
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Additional criteria Professionalism
Outcome and achievement
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Research Team of the Year |
Nominated team must focus on technology research or application of technology which can benefit the building/surveying industry as a whole.
• Nominated team must operate or station in Hong Kong.
Nomination must cover a research project that satisfies the completion/launch date requirement in the “Award Entry Rules”. |
Additional criteria Professionalism
Outcome & achievement
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Valuation Team of the Year |
This award recognises teams involved in valuation services which uphold international standards and give confidence to end-users for their objectivity, independence and reliability on both commercial and/or residential projects. |
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Special Category Team Awards
Sustainability Award |
This award demonstrates how innovation, design or construction techniques have been utilised by a team or client to address environmental challenges and improve the sustainability of the project outcome. |
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Individual Awards
Young Achiever of the Year
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The future of our profession rests on the shoulders of emerging professionals. The Young Achiever of the Year Award acknowledges one outstanding individual who has achieved excellence in their field. The individual selected will embody the highest standards of professionalism, be a role-model for their peers and be capable of making an outstanding contribution to the profession in the course of their future career. The individual must be 35 years old or younger during the 2021 calendar year (i.e. he/she must be born on or after 1 January 1986). |
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Woman of the Built Environment Award |
The woman of the built environment award recognises the outstanding contributions and achievements of senior women to our industry. The award celebrates inspirational role models to inspire the next generation of diverse professionals. Women from all disciplines of the industry are encouraged to enter.
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Additional criteria:
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Lifetime Achiever |
Recognising commitment to RICS and the wider profession, the Lifetime Achievement Award is the most prestigious award for built environment professionals. |
The presentation of this award is subject to the determination of a panel that the recipient is worthy of this significant honour.
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The judging panel will consider nominations against the following criteria, weighted based on the category of the award.
All nominations should demonstrate a commitment to professional ethics and a commitment to the highest ideals of professionalism. Further details about RICS’ commitment to ethics can be found at rics.org/ethics
Team awards
Nominations in the team awards category are assessed with a weighting against five categories:
Special Category Team Awards
Innovation Award:
Nominations for the Innovation Award category are assessed with a weighting against five categories:
Sustainability Award
Nominations for the Innovation Award category are assessed with a weighting against five categories:
Individual awards
Nominations in the individual awards category are assessed alongside two overarching criteria:
Professionalism
Outcome and achievement
Teamwork
Innovation
Sustainability
Team and company awards
Individual awards
Young Achiever of the Year Award
Nomination check list
To assist you with submitting your nomination, watch our online Awards Briefing Session with Head Judge Clement Lau FRICS, RICS President and Liz Gemmell, Digital Event Manager, RICS. Alternatively, download the session slides.