Award Criteria

2023 awards

In 2023 the award categories will remain the same as in 2022, except for the addition of votes from the general public to better reflect the opinions of those who interact with the award nominees and their work. Going forward, we are open to suggestions for future years to ensure we are truly reflecting the best of Guernsey.

A lot of hard work goes into arranging the awards and evening, so we value support from the industry to make it a continuing success, showcasing the best of what is happening in the Guernsey property and construction industry.

We are keen that as many entries are submitted as possible to ensure we showcase the best of the industry. It’s been a tough time for many, but there are still some shining examples for us to highlight and celebrate.

There will be an unbiased independent judging panel, and of course, the excellent standard of entries from you will showcase the skills and qualities of the Guernsey property and the construction industry.

The reorganisation means that there is a new schedule for the awards with the Awards Dinner being held on Friday 22nd September 2023. We look forward to welcoming you to another entertaining evening celebrating the achievements of our the industry. We will have a different entertainment at the event, comedian, caricaturist, and a local band to finish out the night. Good luck to all the entrants.

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Awards and judging

General Notes In the 2023 Awards information pack, you will find the criteria against which each individual award will be judged. In making a nomination for any award, we want nominators to consider how the individual, team or project will meet the following criteria. This is important for the nominee, should the judging panel wish to approach them.

The nomination period is from Monday 1st May until Monday 31st July, which is the final date by which a project should be practically completed, and the nomination form received by our committee.
Nominations are welcome from all, including the public and peers, and are to be made online only via the website: www.guernseyconstructionawards.com.
All nominees will then be contacted by Karen Solway and asked to complete an official entry form with supporting evidence.
All official entry forms should be forwarded to the Judging Panel on an appropriate form for each category.

The judging panel will meet to make their decisions in August-September. A scoring system will be implemented and followed, and all judges who will adhere to a high standard.
No judge will be allowed to score on any project where there might be a conflict of interest, so judging will be completely impartial.
Please note the only award that will be judged outside this process and qualification time is the: Lifetime Achievement Award.

Award Categories

Rising Star

The future of the property and construction industry in Guernsey is dependent on the development and commitment of new talented individuals in today’s businesses. Therefore, we are again seeking to highlight and recognise those whose efforts and abilities exceed expectations and are clearly ambassadors for the industry, encouraging them to go onto even greater achievements in their careers. Remember, this is a rising star award, so a nominee should be expected to have room to grow and not have already achieved their goals.

We welcome nominations for candidates who are:

In the early stages of their careers (e.g. a trainee, student, apprentice or someone new to the property/ construction industry and reskilling).
Able to evidence high standards of work.
Able to demonstrate progression within his/her career, outlining all relevant training undertaken.
Committed to the long-term future in the industry.

Industry Supplier Of The Year

The property and construction industry in Guernsey relies on both local and non-local suppliers to provide the products and services necessary to allow the industry to be both productive and innovative. This award is seeking to recognise the supplier that consistently demonstrates their commitment and professionalism in servicing the industry. We welcome nominations for candidates who are in all spheres of the industry, from design to construction, front-line services to supporting activities and suppliers at every level of the business.

Submissions will cover the following judging criteria:

A company ethos that embodies a sense of being a team player with a “can do, will do” attitude and an understanding of the client’s needs and expectations.
Able to evidence high standards of work across a range of products/projects under a range of conditions and timescales
Able to draw on training and skills, and personal attributes to successfully overcome a range of challenges
Able to demonstrate success and their involvement in that success
Committed to the long-term future of the industry, its clients, employees and the wider community

Construction Professional Of The Year

This Award could be described as the ultimate accolade for a person that has committed themselves fully to their chosen career, constantly demonstrating their professional and dynamic approach to what they do. They will be a good example to others around them, both in terms of their attitude and commitment to developing themselves, as well as the people around them, a caring person who works as part of a cohesive team. The judges welcome nominations for your chosen Construction Professional.

For your guidance, the judges will need to see:

A demonstration of commitment to the long-term future of the industry, the community and their clients. Examples of high standards of work should be described.
An understanding and appreciation for their own self-development.
A demonstration of good knowledge of the local property and construction industry, with a sound understanding of their obligations and clients’ requirements.
Forward-thinking and an innovative approach to problem-solving will enhance the score of a submission.
By winning this category, this individual will have proved him/herself to be not necessarily the biggest or most prominent individual within the industry.

Engineering Project Of The Year

This award is all about the challenges of engineering and the submission should clearly set out the task that was overcome, the inherent challenges therein and the thought processes and methodology applied to the solutions employed. The project need not be the biggest but will clearly demonstrate how, in working as a team, an engineering challenge was overcome.

Submissions will cover the following judging criteria:

Demonstrate the project’s success through teamwork and collaboration and the role of good project management in the process of completing the given project.
Demonstrate the benefit of the project to a business, a critical infrastructure item or a community project showing a long-term commitment to the future of the industry, the community and their clients. High standards of work should be highlighted under the challenges of the project.
Forward-thinking and an innovative approach to problem-solving will enhance the score of a submission.

Property Professional Of The Year

Applications will be considered for an individual who works within the property services industry. This includes estate agents, letting agents, and private and commercial property agents.

Nominations are welcomed in this category for individuals that meet the following criteria:

Recognition and demonstration of excelling as an individual whilst part of a team effort. The winner will have demonstrated team working from parties such as the client, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors or suppliers.
Nominations must include examples of levels of service, together with specific examples, such as client testimonials.

Landscaping Project Of The Year

This new, exciting category focuses on an outstanding leisure space creation which may incorporate all manner of land and hardscaping skills and designs. Entries are encouraged from local garden designers, landscaping and hardscaping contractors, gardening professionals and architects. This award will demonstrate the fantastic landscaping and horticultural projects that are being regularly undertaken in Guernsey and will showcase the many companies and individuals striving to produce outstanding work within our local community.

Key elements that qualify for ‘Landscaping Project of the Year’ would include the following:

Demonstration of quality workmanship, which would show the vast scope of different tasks that landscaping and hardscaping involves.
An emphasis on the maintenance and protection of the local environment.
Highlighting the implementation of native trees and plants and promoting wildlife-friendly planting
Practically demonstrates environmentally-friendly practices, including the use of local and reclaimed materials.
A clear illustration of collaboration and teamwork to achieve the best project outcomes.

This award is designed for domestic gardens and commercial projects completed in the Bailiwick of Guernsey from January 2022 to July 2023.

Best Small Project (Up To £300k)

This new category considers applications from architects, builders, developers or investors who wish to submit a project that was completed from January 2022 to July 2023 with a total budget of under £300,000. Nominations are welcomed for new-build projects, renovations (commercial and residential) and conversions.

Nominations are welcomed in this category for projects that meet the following criteria:

Nominations need to demonstrate the teamwork involved between all involved parties, such as the client, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers.
Applications may be submitted by one of the involved parties on behalf of the project as a whole –it is not necessary for multiple submissions to be made for the same project, providing all relevant parties are listed in the submission.

Best Large Project (Over £300k)

This new category considers applications from architects, builders, developers or investors who wish to submit a project that was completed from January 2022 to July 2023 with a total budget of over £300,000. Nominations are welcomed for new-build projects, renovations (commercial and residential) and conversions.