THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS REAL ESTATE HONOURS IN THE REGION SHIFT TIMELINE TO ACCOMMODATE THE EXCLUSIVE GALA EVENTS

BANGKOK, Thailand — Organisers of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards announced new dates and venues for this year’s highly anticipated gala celebrations in the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand.

The long-running real estate awards programme, which celebrates its 18th year in the region, will host the black-tie gala dinner and ceremony in honour of the finest developers, developments, and designs in the dynamic property markets.

11th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards ceremony goes to The Fort

While the previous editions of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards were held annually in Makati, this year’s gala celebration is expected to be bigger and will now be held at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila. The exclusive event will welcome guests from Mega Manila, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

The celebration is now scheduled to take place one week earlier on Friday, 22 September 2023. Entries from the Philippines are accepted via AsiaPropertyAwards.com until 14 July 2023.

A mixed-use development in Bonifacio Global City’s premier business district, Shangri-La The Fort, Manila is ready to showcase the archipelago’s finest industry achievers on the main stage of the Grand Ballroom. The property, a LEED gold-certified green development, is built according to the highest standards of sustainable design in the Philippines.

Philippines – Revised Timeline:
14 July 2023 – Entries Close
24 July – 11 August 2023 – Site Inspections
14 August 2023 – Final Judging
22 September 2023 – Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila

This year’s Awards are supported by top media outlets in the country. Cyndy Tan Jarabata, chairperson of the judges and president of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc., has recently joined media events in Manila and Cebu, and made an appearance on CNN Philippines. She called on established and emerging developers alike from across the country to set new benchmarks of excellence and quality within the property sector.

The 2023 edition of the Awards in the Philippines is presented by platinum sponsor Kohler and supported by gold sponsor Boysen Paints.

9th PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards find a new home in HCMC

Similarly, the exclusive gala dinner and presentation of the PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards will be moving to a unique new venue in 2023.

The 9th PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards are now set to take place at the Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection on Friday, 10 November 2023.

Located in Landmark 81, also known as the tallest building complex in Vietnam, the luxury hotel is a bold new setting for showcasing the achievements of the country’s finest developers. The new stage is a fitting platform for the PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards, which continue to diversify their categories every year.

Vietnam Timeline: 
1 September 2023 – Entries Close 
18 September – 12 October 2023 – Site Inspections  
16 October 2023 – Final Judging 
10 November 2023 – Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony at Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection, Ho Chi Minh City

Entries from Vietnam are still accepted via AsiaPropertyAwards.com until 1 September 2023. 

Thien Duong, general director of Group GSA (Vietnam) and a respected figure in the fields of architecture and sustainable design, returns as chairperson of the PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards.

The 2023 edition of the Awards in Vietnam is presented by platinum sponsor Kohler and supported by gold sponsors Vasta Stone and Dulux Professional, as well as Batdongsan.com.vn, the country’s top property portal. 

18th PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards now set in November

As with the Awards in the Philippines, the timeline for the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards has been refreshed. This was made in response to mounting interest from prospective competitors all over the kingdom.

The gala celebration of the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards will be held on Friday, 17 November 2023. Entries from Thailand are still accepted via AsiaPropertyAwards.com until 8 September 2023. 

Thailand, the home of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards programme where it was established in 2005, has seen its property market diversify over the decades. This year, the Awards are open in more than 80 categories to entries not only from Greater Bangkok but also from locations as diverse as Chiang Mai, the Eastern Seaboard, Hua Hin, Khao Yai, Koh Phangan, Krabi, the Northeast, Phang-Nga, Phuket, and Samui. 

As the longest-running awards programme of their kind in the kingdom, the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards remain among the most anticipated and important annual events on the real estate calendar.

Thailand – Revised Timeline: 
8 September 2023 – Entries Close 
18 September – 12 October 2023 – Site Inspections  
17 October 2023 – Final Judging 
17 November 2023 – Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection hotel, Bangkok

In her new capacity as chief executive officer of Sen X Group PCL, Suphin Mechuchep will continue guiding the selection process as the chairperson of the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards. 

The 2023 edition of the Awards in Thailand is presented by platinum sponsor Mitsubishi Elevator (Thailand) and supported by gold sponsor JLL.

18th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final to welcome the region’s finest

Main country winners of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand will qualify and compete for regional honours with their peers in other dynamic property markets at the 18th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final 2023 on Friday, 8 December in Bangkok, Thailand.

Established in 2005, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards continue to reward high-calibre work within the industry, encompassing property development, construction, architecture, interior design, and sustainable building practices. The series initially covered Southeast Asia and has expanded over the years to include the region’s dynamic property markets, including Australia, China, India, and Greater Niseko in Japan.

The 2023 edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final is presented by platinum sponsor Kohler.

For more information, email [email protected] or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.

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PropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent. 

In 2023, the Awards series is open to more than a dozen key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during ‘PropertyGuru Week’ in December 2023. 

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