Award Criteria

Award Criteria

Awards

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 Thursday 2nd, October 2025. We look forward to welcoming you to another entertaining evening celebrating the achievements of our industry. We will have a different entertainment at the event, and a local band to finish out the night. Good luck to all the entrants.

Awards and judging

In the 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 1st May until 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 official entry form will require the details of how each criterion has been met, which is what the judges will score against. It will be a requirement that all the detail are entered on thisform, where text will be limited to 500 words in each criteria, additional information will be accepted as an appendix to this form.

  • Photo’s will be require for construction categories, initially as part of the appendix, arrangements will be made with each nominee to obtain the photos.

  • All official entry forms will 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; all judges will all adhere to a high standard. No judge will be allowed to score on any project with a conflict of interest so that judging will be completely impartial.

Please note the only Award that may be judged outside this process and qualification time is the: Lifetime Achievement Award

Award Categories

Click on an award above for further details.

Rising Star

Rising Star

The future of Guernsey’s property and construction industry depends on the development and commitment of new, talented individuals in today’s businesses.

Therefore, we are seeking to highlight and recognise those whose efforts and abilities exceed expectations and are clearly ambassadors for the industry, encouraging them to achieve even greater achievements in their careers. This is not just apprentices but anyone in the early stages across all areas of the industry, be it property sales, facility management, construction, etc.

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. In the early stages of their careers (e.g. a trainee, student, apprentice or someone new to the property/ construction industry and reskilling).

We welcome nominations for candidates who are:

  • In every sense, a team player with a “can-do, will-do” attitude and an understanding of his/her employer’s vision for their organisation.
  • Able to evidence high work standards across a range of products/ projects, under a range of conditions and timescales.
  • Able to draw on his/her industry skills and personal attributes successfully to overcome various challenges.
  • Able to demonstrate progression within his/her career, outlining all relevant training undertaken.
  • Committed to the long-term future in the industry its clients, employers and the wider community.

 

Industry Supplier Of The Year

Guernsey’s property and construction industry relies on local and non-local suppliers to provide the products and services necessary to allow the industry to be both productive and innovative. This award seeks to recognise suppliers that consistently demonstrate their commitment and professionalism in servicing the industry.

We welcome nominations for candidates in all industry spheres, 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 work standards across a range of products/projects under various conditions and timescales.
  • Able to draw on training, skills and personal attributes to successfully overcome various 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.

Industry Supplier of the Year

Industry Professional of the Year

Construction Professional Of The Year

This Award could be described as the ultimate accolade for a person who 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; this is not just construction workers, but electricians and plumbers. fitters, etc.

The judges will need to see:

  • In every sense, a team player with a “can do, will do” attitude and an understanding of his/her employer’s vision for the organisation.
    Able to evidence high work standards across various products/projects under various conditions and timescales.
  • Able to successfully draw on his/her skills and personal attributes to overcome a range of challenges.
  • Developing as a positive role model for young people within his/her organisation or the wider sector.
  • Committed to the industry’s long-term future, its clients, employers and the wider community.

Landscaping Project Of The Year

This category focuses on an outstanding leisure space creation that may incorporate all 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 regularly undertaken in Guernsey and showcase the many companies and individuals striving to produce outstanding work within our local community.

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

  • Demonstrating quality workmanship would show the vast scope of different tasks involving landscaping and hardscaping.
  • 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 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2024.

Landscaping Project of the Year

Internal Domestic of the Year

Internal Domestic of the Year

Nominations are welcomed for projects of internal renovations and conversions or extensions.

This category considers applications for a project that was completed from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025. 

Nominations can be made by anyone involved in the project, whether they are client, consultant, contractor, sub-contractor or supplier – but this must be with the client’s prior express permission. This award is not about design alone.

We welcome nominations in this category for projects that meet the following criteria:

  • Recognition and demonstration of team effort. Illustrating the team working through the supply chain and sub-contractors. The winner will have demonstrated team working from parties such as the client, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors or suppliers.
    Nominations must include information on the type of procurement used, and the project timescale.
  • Prominent in submissions will be details of Health & Safety and an overall achievement of excellence in the relevant field.
  • Demonstrate the procurement of local resources through the supply chain and professional services.
  • Demonstrate quality control procedures for the project.

Internal Commercial of the Year

Nominations are welcomed for projects of internal renovations and conversions or fit-outs in commercial premises.

This category considers applications for a project that was completed from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025.

Nominations can be made by anyone involved in the project, whether they are client, consultant, contractor, sub-contractor or supplier – but this must be with the client’s prior express permission. This award is not about design alone.

We welcome nominations in this category for projects that meet the following criteria:

  • Recognition and demonstration of team effort. Illustrating the team working through the supply chain and sub-contractors. The winner will have demonstrated teamwork from parties such as the client, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors or suppliers.
    Nominations must include information on the type of procurement used and the project timescale.
  • Prominent in submissions will be details of Health & Safety and an overall achievement of excellence in the relevant field.
  • Demonstrate the procurement of local resources through the supply chain and professional services.
  • Demonstrate quality control procedures for the project.

Internal Commercial of the Year

Sustainability Award

Sustainability Award

Sustainability is commonly defined as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. The construction industry can make an exciting contribution to this principle in designing, building and regenerating homes, offices and retail spaces that meet the criteria of sustainable architecture and construction. These buildings will have a positive impact on the environment.

Applications will be considered from any “Sustainability” project completed from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025.

Nominations are welcomed from all types of developments and use of products that demonstrate a positive attitude toward sustainable construction with a clear focus on environmental benefits for the builder/developer and end user.

Nominees will be asked to clearly demonstrate a desire to reduce the impact the construction has on the environment when designing and planning, not only in the construction process but also the energy consumed by the end user.

Specific areas that are to be considered include:

  • The total energy used.
  • Water use and water saving techniques.
  • Energy use and energy saving techniques.
  • Construction materials.
  • Waste management.
  • Identify using original and sustainable materials sourced from the local supply chain.

The award winner will have clearly demonstrated a clear and measurable gain focusing on the long-term benefits to the environment.

The award is not restricted to new buildings and the Judging Panel will consider regeneration of existing buildings that clearly demonstrate a benefit to the environment.

The project submitted will be recognised as having won, and the project team (as outlined in the submission document) will all be recognised.

Best Single Residential Project

Nominations are welcomed for new-build projects for a single dwelling. This category considers applications for a project that was completed from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025.

Nominations can be made by anyone involved in the project, whether they are client, consultant, contractor, sub-contractor or supplier – but this must be with the client’s prior express permission. This award is not about design alone. renovations (commercial and residential) and conversions.

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, provided all relevant parties are listed in the submission.

Recognition and demonstration of team effort. Illustrating the team working through the supply chain and sub-contractors. The winner will have demonstrated teamwork from parties such as the client, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors or suppliers.

We welcome nominations in this category for projects that meet the following criteria:

  • Recognition and demonstration of team effort. Illustrating the team working through the supply chain and sub-contractors. The winner will have demonstrated teamwork from parties such as the client, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors or suppliers.
  • Nominations must include information on the type of procurement used and the project timescale.
  • Prominent in submissions will be details of Health & Safety and an overall achievement of excellence in the relevant field.
  • Demonstrate the procurement of local resources through the supply chain and professional services.
  • Demonstrate quality control procedures for the project.

Best Single Residential Project

Best Multi-Residential Project

Best Multi-Residential Project

The project may be any construction project, new build, renovation or refurbishment of one or more dwellings. A project that was completed from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025.

Nominations can be made by anyone involved in the project, whether they are client, consultant, contractor, sub-contractor or supplier – but this must be with the client’s prior express permission. This award is not about design alone.

We welcome nominations in this category for projects that meet the following criteria:

  • Recognition and demonstration of team effort. Illustrating the team working through the supply chain and sub-contractors. The winner will have demonstrated teamwork from parties such as the client, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors or suppliers.
  • Nominations must include information on the type of procurement used and the project timescale.
  • Prominent in submissions will be details of Health & Safety and an overall achievement of excellence in the relevant field.
  • Demonstrate the procurement of local resources through the supply chain and professional services.
  • Demonstrate quality control procedures for the project.

Best Large Project

This category considers applications from architects, builders, developers or investors who wish to submit a project that was completed from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025.

Nominations are welcomed for new-build projects, renovations and conversions.

  • Nominations need to demonstrate the teamwork involved between all involved parties, such as the client, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers.
  • Nominations must include information on the type of procurement used, the completed value of the project, and the project timescale.
  • Demonstrate the procurement of local resources through the supply chain and professional services.
  • Demonstrate quality control procedures for the project.
  • Demonstrate the environmental considerations and achievements for the project.
  • 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

Lifetime Achievement Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

This prestigious and popular award continues in its current format. All are invited to make nominations. The purpose of this award is to recognise a ‘lifetime achievement’. This is not necessarily an industry heavyweight but someone who has significantly contributed to the local industry at any level over a significant period.

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