Open to individuals new to their career in the property management industry. The winner will have earned their peers’ respect for how they have adapted to running a successful portfolio, either individually or as part of a pod, and for overcoming challenges faced within their first year in the industry.
Eligibility: Nominees must have commenced their property management career within New Zealand in the 24 months immediately preceding the close of the competition period, that is, on or after 1 July 2024 for the 2026 awards. Nominees must not have previously worked in the industry with another company, nor have prior property management experience in New Zealand. They must have a minimum of 8 months experience within the industry.
Criteria & Scoring (100 points total):
● 10 points: written submission.
● 10 points: video submission.
● 50 points: evidence of gaining peers’ respect through successful portfolio management, individually or as part of a pod.
● 30 points: evidence of challenges overcome during their first year in the industry.
Entry Requirements: Standard entry requirements apply.
Terms
Competition Period: 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026. All performance-based criteria (growth, annual average management income (AAMI), revenue, arrears, churn, testimonials, portfolio statistics, etc.) must relate to activity within this period, compared against the equivalent period one year prior unless otherwise stated.
Submission Deadline: Nominations must be submitted before 4.00pm on Friday 18th September. No extensions.
Judging Panel: Except for the People’s Choice Supplier of the Year Award, each category is assessed by an independent judging panel. Panel members must declare any personal, financial, or employment relationship with a nominee and recuse themselves from judging that entry.
Cross-Category Eligibility: A nominee may be entered into more than one category where eligibility allows, but each submission must be tailored to address that category’s specific criteria. Judges assess each category independently.
Standard Entry Requirements (apply to all judged categories unless a category states otherwise):
● A written submission of no more than 500 words explaining why the nominee is worthy of the award.
● A short video, no longer than 3 minutes, describing what the nominee has been nominated for and the results achieved.
● A bio of no more than 500 words, plus a current photo or headshot (or company logo for agency or company nominations).
● Where quantitative claims are made (for example revenue, growth, arrears, or churn figures), nominees should provide supporting evidence, ideally corroborated by a manager, director, or accountant.