Winners announced for the Inspiring Women in Property Awards

Last week the sector came together to celebrate all the powerful women who work tirelessly to make exceptional contributions to the industry.

On Thursday 5^th October 2023 Property Week hosted their annual Inspiring Women in Property Awards in partnership with Lloyds Bank. A total of 26 awards were distributed at a black-tie dinner held at the Hilton London Metropole.

Although the event was attended by an influx of extraordinary women, there are a select few who majorly stood out. Lynn Haime, chief executive of the Baltic Creative CIC, landlord and developer who owns and manages more than 120,000 sq ft of workspace in Liverpool, was named Woman of the Year. Not only has Lynn changed diversity standards for the better in the property sector, but she also works with local schools to educate young people on how to go about obtaining a future in property.

Alongside Lynn, Rebecca Moore also deserves an honourable mention. Rebecca, a real estate lawyer at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, was named Returner of the Year following her efforts to develop maternity policies at the firm after giving birth to her second child.

Madonna Kinsey, deputy chief executive of Battersea Power Station Development Company, was awarded Leader of the Year – Commercial, after she helped transform the historical power station into a mixed-use development.

Other incredible women who won awards at this year’s celebration include:

• Alexandra Notay – Leader of the Year – Residential
• Catherine Westerling – Woman of the Year – Residential
• Emily Smith – Team Leader of the Year – Commercial
• Vikki Broad – Team Leader of the Year – Residential
• Becki Smith – Mentor of the Year
• Charlotte Butcher – Unsung Hero – Commercial
• Charlie Barclay – Unsung Hero – Financial and Professional Services
• Annette Hudson – Unsung Hero – Residential
• Caoimhe Loftus – Innovator of the Year
• Vicky Kelly – Returner of the Year – Financial and Professional Services
• Uma Rajah – Woman of the Year – Financial and Professional Services
• Suraiya Comunello – Woman of the Year – PBSA
• Aleksandra Paciorek – Rising Star – Residential
• Laura Atkinson – Rising Star – Commercial
• Coralie McKeivor – EDI Champion of the Year
• Lara James – EDI Chamption of the Year – Financial and Professional Services
• Real Estate Balance – EDI Team of the Year
• Savills UK – EDI Programme of the Year
• The 55 Group – Mental Health Initiative of the Year
• Jo Allen – Leader of the Year – Financial and Professional Services
• Liz Peace – Lifetime Achievement Award

Although the event was organised by Property Week and their lead partner was Lloyds Bank, over 50 companies associated with the sector, including Rightmove and Housing 21 were also involved with bringing the event to life.

Registrations are now open for the 2024 Inspiring Women in Property Awards which can be found here.

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