2025 SAPOA
Property Development Awards for Innovative Excellence
The SAPOA Property Development Awards for Innovative Excellence are a benchmark for quality, innovation, and sustainability. Each winning project demonstrates how thoughtful design and cutting-edge technology can create vibrant, connected communities that enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. By balancing modern development with environmental responsibility, these projects set a global standard, inspire others in the industry, and showcase South Africa’ s capacity for world-class property development.
96 Overall Winner | Mixed-Use Development Award Longkloof Canopy by Hilton, Cape Town
102 Transformation Award | Rural & Small Town Development Award Princess Mkabayi Mall, Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal
106 Sustainability Award | Corporate Office Development Award Amazon Corporate Head Office, Cape Town
108 Industrial Development Award Rhenus Logistics, Meadowview, Johannesburg
109 Commercial Office Development Award Irene Link Building E, Irene
110 Retail Development( Large Regional Mall) Award Parkdene Boulevard, Boksburg
112 Refurbishment Award Primedia Head Office, Sandton
113 Innovative Award V & A Waterfront Desalination Plant, Cape Town
115 Residential Development Award The One, Stellenbosch
116 Interiors( Large) Award Amazon AWS Interior, Cape Town
119 Retail Development( Small Boutique) Award Leaping Frog, Fourways
120 Other Development Award Great Oaks Retirement Village, Constantia
122 Interiors( Small) Award Exemplar REITail, Clubview, Centurion
123 Student Accommodation Award Thrive @ Crescent Studios, Johannesburg
JUDGES
Nonku Ntshona( Chairperson) Founder of Nonku Ntshona & Associates Quantity Surveyors
Anthony Orelowitz, Founding Partner at The Paragon Group
Itumeleng Mothibeli Managing Director: South Africa at Vukile Property Fund
Justin Arendse Partner and Director at Sutherland Engineers
Lianie Minny Workplace Design expert at Profica
Martin Smith Design Director at Zutari
Melinda Isaacs Development Executive at Liberty Two Degrees( L2D)
Natasha Atkins Seasoned professional in property management at Spire Property
Pieter Engelbrecht Head of Development at Growthpoint Properties
Sandi Mbutuma Managing Director at Azzaro Quantity Surveyors
Zinon Marinakos Deputy MD at DSA Architects International South African office
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