African Property Excellence Awards 2026
The African Property Excellence Awards have been launched to celebrate innovation, quality, and leadership in Africa’s real estate and construction industry. Positioned as one of the continent’s most prestigious recognition's, the awards seek to highlight developers, architects, contractors, and policy drivers who are shaping Africa’s built environment with creativity and resilience.
The event gathers industry leaders, investors, and stakeholders under one roof to showcase outstanding projects and sustainable approaches that are redefining African Property Standards. Beyond the awards ceremony, the initiative serves as a platform to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and encourage best practices across housing, commercial developments, and urban infrastructure.
Organizers have announced that categories will span residential and commercial development, sustainable building practices, green technologies, and excellence in design and planning. Winners will not only be recognized for their contributions but also profile as benchmarks for African Property Excellence.
With participation from developers across the continent and support from key partners, the African Property Excellence Awards promises to set new benchmarks for recognition within the sector. The event provides unmatched opportunities for networking, knowledge-sharing, and visibility for brands committed to raising the standard of Africa’s Property and Real Estate Industry.
The event is scheduled for the 31ST of October 2026, at the CORINTHIA LONDON
Whitehall Pl, London SW1A 2BD
Registration, sponsorship, and nomination details will be made available on the official event platform
AFRICAN EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2026 - CATEGORIES
UP & COMING AWARDS -AFRICA
Best Promising Property Company of the Year 2026 -Africa
Best Residential Developer 2026, Luxury Homes-Africa
Up Coming Property Brand of the Year 2026 -Africa
Best UP & Coming Affordable Housing Developer 2026-Africa
Best Up & Coming Supplier of the Year 2026 -Africa
Discovery of the Year 2026, Africa - New Developer with Potential
DEVELOPERS AWARDS - AFRICA
Best Residential Developer of the Year 2026 Africa - Upper Income
Best Residential Developer - Upper Income Prestigious Africa
Mass Social Housing of the Year – Africa, 2026 Real Estate
Affordable Luxury Real Estate Brand of the Year-Africa, 2026
City Planned Extension Project of the Year- Africa, 2026
Best Residential - Lower Income-Africa, 2026
Best Residential Developer Luxury Homes – Africa 2026
Best Residential Developer – Apartment, Africa 2026
Best Residential Developer Middle Income – Luxurious, Africa – 2026
Best Residential Developer Middle Income-Africa, 2026
Quality Property Firm of the Year, Africa 2026
DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL AWARDS -AFRICA
Best Luxury Condo Development of the Year-AFRICA 2026
Best Condo Development of the Year –AFRICA, 2026
Best Township Development of the Year, AFRICA, 2026
COMMERCIAL AWARDS -AFRICA
Best Retail Awards – AFRICA 2026
Best Hotel Development- AFRICA, 2026
Best Mixed- Use Development - AFRICA, 2026
Best Eco & Green Development – AFRICA 2026
REAL ESTATE AGENT/BROKER/REALTOR/ADVISORY AWARD -AFRICA
Best Real Estate Broker of the Year- Africa, 2026
Trusted Real Estate Broker of the Year – AFRICA, 2026
Fastest Growing Real Estate Advisory Firm of the Year – Africa, 2026
Best Real Estate Management and Advisory Service Company – Africa 2026
Best Estate Agents Team- Africa- 2026
Best International Property Lawyer - Africa 2026
SUVERYING & ENGINEERING 2026
Best Survey & Engineering Company 2026 -Residential properties (homes, flats)
Best Survey & Engineering Establishment 2026 -Commercial buildings (offices, retail, industrial units)
Best Survey & Engineering Organisation 2026- Industrial facilities
Best Survey & Engineering Company 2026 - Educational facilities
Best Survey & Engineering Establishment 2026- Leisure facilities
Best Survey & Engineering Organisation 2026 - Historical and listed buildings
Best Survey & Engineering Business Entity 2026 - Infrastructure projects (roads, railways, bridges, dams, utilities, and pipelines
STREAM A – SUSTAINABLE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Best Green Residential Developer – Luxury Homes 2026
This award recognizes the developer who has demonstrated excellence in creating sustainable luxury residential properties in Africa.
Best Green Residential Developer – Middle-Income Homes 2026
This award acknowledges the developer who has excelled in constructing sustainable middle-income residential properties in Africa.
Best Residential Sustainable Developer – Mass & Social Housing 2026
This award celebrates the developer who has made significant contributions to sustainable mass and social housing projects in Africa.
Best Innovation Green Social Infrastructure 2026
This award honors the project or developer that has shown outstanding innovation in creating sustainable social infrastructure for communities in Africa.
STREAM B – GREEN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
Best Green Commercial Developer – Retail & Business Park 2026
This award recognizes the developer who has demonstrated excellence in creating sustainable retail and business park properties in Africa.
Best Green Commercial Developer – Office & Business Development 2026:
This award acknowledges the developer who has excelled in constructing sustainable office and business development properties in Africa.
Best Green Commercial Developer – Mixed-Used Facility 2026
This award celebrates the developer who has made significant contributions to sustainable mixed-use facility projects in Africa.
Best Green Innovation Commercial Infrastructure 2026
This award honors the project or developer that has shown outstanding innovation in creating sustainable commercial infrastructure in Africa.
STREAM C – OTHER SUSTAINABLE CATEGORIES
Best Upcoming Recycle Project 2026
This award recognizes a promising upcoming project focused on recycling and waste management in Africa.
Best Green Railway Design Project 2026
This award celebrates the design and implementation of sustainable railway projects in Africa.
Best Solar Design Project 2026
This award acknowledges outstanding projects that utilize solar energy and design in a sustainable manner in Africa.
Best Green Airport Construction Project 2026
This award honors the construction project that has demonstrated excellence in sustainability in the aviation sector in Africa.
STREAM D – BIG SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS
Best Green Urban Re-Generation – Big Project 2026
This award recognizes large-scale projects that have successfully revitalized and rejuvenated urban areas in a sustainable way in Africa.
Best Green Infrastructure – Big Project 2026
This award celebrates significant infrastructure projects that have been executed with a strong focus on sustainability in Africa.
STREAM F – IMPACT PROJECTS
Best Impact Commercial Project 2026
This award acknowledges projects that have had a significant positive impact on communities and businesses in Africa.
Best Innovative Leisure Development 2026
This award honors outstanding leisure projects that have been designed and executed sustainably in Africa.
Best ICT Project - Africa – 2026
This award recognizes information and communication technology projects that have contributed to sustainable development in Africa.
Best Impact Investment Project 2026
This award celebrates investment projects that have had a notable positive impact on environmental and social aspects in Africa.
STREAM G – ETHICAL PROJECT
Best Investor - Ethical Project Africa 2026
This award acknowledges ethical investors who have supported sustainable projects and initiatives in Africa.
Best Project Land Restoration Africa 2026
This award celebrates projects that have successfully restored and rehabilitated land to its natural state in Africa.
Best Land Afforestation Project Africa 2026
This award recognizes projects that have promoted afforestation and the planting of trees to enhance the environment in Africa.
Best River Restoration Project Africa 2026
This award honors projects that have focused on restoring and preserving rivers and water bodies in Africa.
STREAM H – SUSTAINABLE MACHINERY
Best Sustainable Construction Machine 2026 – Excavator
This award acknowledges companies that have developed and utilized sustainable construction machinery, specifically excavators, in Africa.
Best Sustainable Mining Equipment 2026 – Underground Mining
This award recognizes companies that have developed and implemented sustainable mining equipment for underground mining operations in Africa.
Best Sustainable River Mining Company – River Mining
This award celebrates companies that have demonstrated sustainable practices in river mining operations in Africa.
Best Farming Equipment 2026 – Africa
This award acknowledges companies that have developed sustainable farming equipment and machinery to promote environmentally friendly agriculture practices in Africa.
STREAM I – SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING FIRMS
Best Sustainable Cement Supply Company 2026
– Africa
This award recognizes cement supply companies that have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability in their manufacturing processes in Africa.
Best Sustainable Aluminum Smelting Company – 2026 Africa
This award celebrates aluminum smelting companies that have prioritized sustainability and eco-friendly practices in Africa.
Best Sustainable Ceramic Factory 2026 – Africa
This award acknowledges ceramic manufacturing companies that have demonstrated a commitment to sustainable production processes in Africa.
Best Sustainable Kitchen Manufacturer 2026 – Africa
This award recognizes kitchen manufacturers that have implemented sustainable practices in their production processes in Africa.
Best Sustainable Furniture Manufacturer 2026 – Africa
This award celebrates furniture manufacturers that have prioritized sustainability and eco-friendly practices in Africa.
STREAM J – GREEN TRAVEL PROJECTS
Best Sustainable Bus Travel Company 2026 – Africa
This award honors bus travel companies that have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and environmentally friendly operations in Africa.
Best Sustainable Airline Company Africa 2026 – Africa
This award recognizes airlines that have made significant efforts to minimize their environmental impact and promote sustainability in Africa.
Best Aviation Fuel Manufacturer 2026 – Africa
This award acknowledges aviation fuel manufacturers that have focused on producing sustainable and eco-friendly fuel solutions in Africa.
Best Sustainable Train Company Africa – 2026
This award celebrates train companies that have prioritized sustainability and eco-friendly practices in their operations in Africa.
Best Sustainable Diesel Fuel Manufacturer - Africa
This award recognizes diesel fuel manufacturers that have made significant strides in producing sustainable and environmentally friendly diesel fuel solutions in Africa.
OTHER CATEGORIES
PROPERTY INNOVATIVE AWARDS -AFRICA
PropTech Innovation of the Year –AFRICA, 2026
Innovative Smart Finishing Products of the Year, AFRICA, 2026
Best Innovative Home Builders of the Year, AFRICA, 2026
Young Property Entrepreneur of the Year –Africa, 2026
Property Personality of the Year –Africa 2026
Young Real Estate Personality of the Year - Africa 2026
Property Journalist of the Year –Africa, 2026
Property Supplement of the Year – Africa, 2026
Consumer Property Magazine of the Year –Africa -2026
MANUFACTURER & SUPPLIER OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL – LIFTS & ELEVATORS AWARD-AFRICA
Luxury Home Lifts Manufacturer of the Year 2025
Best Sustainable Engineering and Elevator Firm of the Year 2025
MORTGAGE, BANKS & INSURANCE
Best Supportive Bank of the Year 2025 – Infrastructure
Best Mortgage Bank 2025
Best Up & Coming Mortgage Bank 2025
Innovative Mortgage Product of the Year 2025
Best Home/Infrastructure/Bank Insurance Broker 2025
CONSTRUCTION AWARDS -AFRICA
Best Contractor- Roads –Africa, 2026
Best Construction - Bridges – Africa, 2026
Best Construction Contractor -Africa, 2026
Consultancy/Land Surveyor of the Year- Africa, 2026
Consultancy/Quantity Surveyor of the Year – Africa- 2026
Cement Company of the Year -Africa 2026
Outstanding Project (Public Sector) -Africa 2026
Outstanding Project (Private Sector) -Africa 2026
Architectural Consultancy of the Year -Africa-2026
Civil Project of the Year -Africa, 2026
Construction Equipment Supplier of the Year –Africa, 2026
Civil Engineering Consultancy of the Year – Africa, 2026
Electrical Engineering Consultancy Company of the Year-Africa, 2026
Mechanical Engineering Consultancy Company of the Year –Africa, 2026
African Construction of the Year-, 2026
Foreign Construction Company of the Year – Outside Africa, 2026
Concrete Producer of the Year -Africa 2026
Block Manufacturing Company of the Year 2025
Steel Company of the Year2025
Interior Hardware Distributor of the Year 2025
Innovation of the Year – Materials 2025
Excellence in Customer Service 2025
CSR Initiative of the Year 2025
ROOFING - AWARDS AFRICA
Sustainable Roofs of the Year –AFRICA, 2026
Green Roofs of the Year –AFRICA, 2026
Most Innovative Roofing Product of the Year –AFRICA, 2026
HOUSEHOLD ELECTRONIC, FIRE & SECURITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS -AFRICA
Best Home Products & Entertainment Supplier of the Year-Africa, 2026
Best Home Cooling System Provider-Africa, 2026
Best Commercial Building Safety Provider – Africa, 2026
Best Home Security Provider –Africa, 2026
Event Security Team of the Year –Africa, 2026
Security Guarding Company of the Year –Africa, 2026
Security Training Initiative of the Year-Africa 2026
Security Consultancy of the Year – Africa 2026
Combined Security & Fire Solution of the Year –Africa, 2026
MAINTENANCE AWARDS -AFRICA
Property Management Firm of the Year –AFRICA 2026
PROPERTY SUPPORT SERVICES -AFRICA
Best Property Insurance Provider-AFRICA 2026
Best Home Content Insurance Provider-AFRICA 2026
Best African Country Property Tax Collecto
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