Awards Terms & Conditions

1. By participating in the Awards, Participant agrees to abide by and be bound by these Terms and any amendment thereto.
2. These Terms may be modified by Award Management without any prior notification. The participant is advised to regularly review these Terms on the Website. Participants must clarify with the Management in case of any ambiguity or disagreement.
3. The Award categories and number of winners may be changed, modified, split, merged, increased or cancelled by the Jury based on the number and quality of entries received in each category.
4. The rewards may be changed, modified, split, merged, increased or cancelled at the sole discretion of awards management.
5. The decision taken by the Management based upon the observation and recommendations of Jury with respect to the evaluation, disqualification, qualification, adding nominations or recategorization is final and binding on all Participants. No claims or queries raised with respect to the same will be entertained in this regard.
6. If no Participant in a category is found to be satisfying the eligibility by the Awards Management, the prize may be cancelled. The decision of the Awards management in this regard will be final and non-awardable. The Awards management will not entertain any queries in this regard.

1. The participating organization should have its registered office or operational presence in South India and must have a minimum of 5 completed years of business operations in the region as of August 31, 2026. (Applicable to all categories except Emerging categories and Excellence in Plotted Development.)
2. The participating organization must have at least one completed or ongoing real estate project in South India as of August 31, 2026, demonstrating active participation in the real estate sector.
3. All projects, initiatives, or campaigns submitted for evaluation must fall within the defined assessment window:
   • Completed projects must be operational on or before August 31, 2026.
   • Ongoing projects / initiatives must have commenced on or after August 1, 2024.
4. The participating organization must be compliant with applicable regulatory requirements, including registration under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA), where applicable.
5. For the Category Developer of the Year:
   • The participating organization must have a minimum of 5 years of real estate development experience in South India as of August 31, 2026.
   • The organization must have delivered at least 5 completed real estate projects, with a minimum of 2 projects delivered within the last 3 years.
6. For the Category Emerging Developer of the Year:
   • The participating organization must have been incorporated within the last 5 years as of August 31, 2026.
   • The organization must have at least 2 completed projects.
7. For ESG & Climate Resilience Excellence:
   • The participating organization must have a defined ESG framework or policy in place.
   • The organization must demonstrate implementation of sustainability or climate resilience initiatives within the defined timeframe.
8. For the segment Project Awards:
   • The project must be submitted either under Completed or Ongoing classification, and evaluation will be conducted accordingly.
9. For the category Excellence in Integrated Development (Township / Mixed Use):
   • The project must have a minimum land parcel of 25 acres.
   • The project must include at least 3 distinct asset classes (e.g., residential, commercial, retail).
10. For the category Excellence in Industrial & Logistics Development:
    • The project must be designed for logistics, warehousing, or industrial use.
    • The project must demonstrate tenant occupancy or leasing activity (for completed projects).
11. For the category Excellence in Social Infrastructure Development:
    • The project must fall under healthcare, education, or senior living infrastructure.
    • The project must demonstrate operational functionality and end-user utilization.
12. For the category Excellence in PPP Infrastructure:
    • The project must be executed under a formal public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement with a government authority.
13. For the category Green Project of the Year:
    • The project must have obtained or applied for recognized green certification (IGBC, LEED, or equivalent).
14. For the category Smart Development of the Year:
    • The project must demonstrate implementation of smart technologies, including IoT systems, automation, or digital infrastructure.
15. For the category Residential Project of the Year:
    • The project must be classified as a residential development with defined housing units and amenities.
16. For the category Luxury Residential Project of the Year:
    • The project must be positioned within the premium or luxury housing segment, supported by high-value offerings and amenities.
    • The project must be located in a prime, premium, or emerging high-value area within the respective city.
    • The project must have a minimum unit price of INR 3 Crore and above.
17. For the category Affordable Housing Project of the Year:
    • The project must have a maximum unit price not exceeding ₹75 lakh as of August 31, 2026.
18. For the category Villa / Low-Density Development of the Year:
    • The project must consist of independent villa units or low-density housing formats.
    • The project must have a minimum of 20 units.
19. For the category Commercial Project of the Year (Office):
    • The project must be developed as a commercial office asset.
    • The project must have a minimum built-up or leasable area of 1,00,000 sq. ft.
    • The project must demonstrate leasing activity, tenant occupancy, or income generation.
20. For the category Retail Project of the Year:
    • The project must be developed as a retail asset (mall / high street / retail complex).
    • The project must demonstrate tenant mix or operational activity (for completed category).
21. For the category Redevelopment Project of the Year:
    • The nominated project must involve redevelopment or transformation of an existing built asset or land parcel.
22. For the category Architect of the Year:
    • The nominee must have a minimum of 8 years of professional experience in architecture as of August 31, 2026.
    • The nominee must have been involved in the design and execution of at least 5 completed projects, with a minimum of 2 projects completed within the last 3 years.
    • The nominee must be actively practicing in South India, with projects located within the region.
23. For the category Architectural Firm of the Year:
    • The firm must have completed at least 5 projects.
    • The firm must demonstrate experience across multiple asset classes or large-scale developments.
24. For the Category Excellence in Architecture & Interior Design:
    • The project must be completed and operational.
    • The submission must highlight design integration between architecture and interiors.
25. For the category Business Leader of the Year:
    • The nominee must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the real estate sector as of August 31, 2026.
    • The nominee must have held a leadership role for at least 2 years in the current organization.
    • The nominee must currently hold a leadership role (CXO, Director, VP, or equivalent).
26. For the Category Excellence in Woman Leader of the Year:
    • The nominee must be a female and have a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in real estate sector as of August 31, 2026.
    • The nominee must have held a leadership role for at least 2 years in the current organization.
    • The nominee must currently hold a leadership role (CXO, Director, VP, or equivalent).
27. For the category Emerging Leader of the Year:
    • The nominee must have up to 10 years of professional experience in the real estate sector as of August 31, 2026.
    • The nominee must have a minimum of 1 year of tenure in the current organization as of August 31, 2026.
28. For the category CMO / Marketer of the Year:
    • The nominee must have a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in real estate marketing.
    • The nominee must have held a leadership role for at least 2 years in the current organization.
    • The nominee must currently hold a senior marketing leadership role (e.g., CMO, Head of Marketing, Marketing Director or equivalent).
29. For the Category Real Estate Agency of the Year:
    • The agency must have closed a minimum of 50 property transactions in the last 3 years as of August 31, 2026 across residential and / or commercial segments.
30. For the Category Excellence in Residential Sales Performance:
    • The participating organization must have achieved a minimum of INR 100 crore and above residential sales value or volume threshold over the last financial year as of August 31, 2026 (FY 2025–26).
31. For the Category Boutique / Niche Developer of the Year:
    • The participating organization must have at least 1 completed project within a specific niche segment as of August 31, 2026.
    • The total property portfolio size should not exceed 5 completed projects as of August 31, 2026.
32. For the Category Excellence in Ultra Luxury Project (Residential / Commercial):
    • The project must be positioned in the ultra-luxury segment within either residential or commercial real estate.
    • The project must be located in a prime, premium, or high-value micro-market or business district.
    • The project must demonstrate exceptional design, high-end specifications, exclusivity, and superior quality of development.
    • The project must reflect premium positioning, evidenced by:
      • Residential: Minimum unit price of ₹10 crore and above, OR
      • Commercial: Presence of marquee tenants, high-value transactions, or Grade A+ asset positioning.
33. For the Category Real Estate Website of the Year:
    • The website must be owned and operated by a real estate company / agency and active as of August 31, 2026.
    • The platform must demonstrate measurable user engagement (such as traffic, lead generation, or conversion metrics).
34. For the Category Emerging Markets Developer of the Year:
    • The participating organization must have a minimum of 7 years of real estate development experience in South India as of August 31, 2026.
    • The organization must have delivered at least 3 completed real estate projects in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, with a minimum of 2 projects delivered within the last 3 years.
    • At least 70% of the organization’s project portfolio (by number of projects or revenue) must be concentrated in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets in South India.
35. For the Category Project of the Year:
    • The project must be completed and operational on or before August 31, 2026.
    • The project may belong to any asset class (residential, commercial, mixed-use, retail, etc.).
    • The project must demonstrate excellence across multiple parameters, including design, execution, sustainability, innovation, and market success.
    • The project must have achieved strong market recognition, occupancy, or user adoption.
36. For the Category Excellence in Plotted Development:
    • The participating organization should have its registered office or operational presence in South India and must have a minimum of 3 completed years of business operations in the region as of August 31, 2026.
    • The project must be completed and operational on or before August 31, 2026.

1. The call for entries for the Awards will be announced in one or more media platforms and / or by direct communication, and that shall be construed to be adequate notice for call for entries.
2. Participant can apply for the Awards by completing the application form online.
3. Link to fill the application form will be available on the above-mentioned website.
4. Participant needs to duly fill all information points on the Application Form.
5. Participant can have multiple entries in multiple categories.
6. The Awards management has the right to reclassify application form / forms from one prize category to another, at their discretion.

1. Awards Management will not be responsible for application form / forms that are damaged or lost due to lack or lapse in any communication because of internet failure or any other reasons.
2. It is mandatory for all the entries to attach the mandatory documents as mentioned in the respective category.
3. Participation in the Awards in any manner will be construed as an acceptance to the Terms and conditions stated herein.
4. Participants can fill the form on the website and submit the completed application form online.

1. All mandatory fields of the application form need to be complete in all respects; else it may be disqualified from participation.
2. Entries will be accepted in English language only.
3. The work submitted by the Participant must be original in nature.
4. Management shall have a right to disqualify any Participant in case of violation of this term or in case of any third-party claim relating to IP infringement or any third party right.
5. No work which is copied, replicated, influenced or redone by an existing initiative will be permitted to participate.
6. All work submitted by the Participants for the Awards, including but not limited to Intellectual Property Rights therein, will be owned by the Management.

1. The defined timelines are subject to change based on circumstances.
2. Management and its sub-contractors shall not be held accountable or liable for any disruptions, stoppages, interruptions or cancellation of the Awards or its ceremony or any part of its processes because of any factors beyond its control.

1. Participants may be contacted for any additional information to verify the information provided. Such information sourced from the participants will become part of the original application.
2. Management has the right to ask for documentary proof of information. If such a request is made and the participant does not comply within 5 working days from the date the request is made, the participant may be disqualified from the awards.
3. Management or the team appointed by Management will try to contact the Participant on best effort basis by any means deemed appropriate.
4. In the event it is not possible to contact any Participant to obtain information on them, interview them, etc. such Participant may be disqualified from further participation.
5. The participant hereby irrevocably authorizes the Management to use the data gathered during and / or the Awards in respect of the participants. This shall be the property of awards management and awards management shall be entitled to use the same in its communications including marketing promotions and advertisements along with or without awards management’s brand.
6. Management shall not be liable in any manner for any mishap, accident, injury, or damages etc. of whatsoever nature, caused to the participants during the Awards. Further, Management shall not be liable in any manner for any loss, damage, theft, or any other mishap caused during the Awards.

1. An independent jury appointed by the Management will evaluate the entries and determine the winners for the Awards.
2. If required, the Participants will be asked to present their work to the jury members in a virtual jury round.

1. Participant agrees that the Participant is legally capable of entering and, if selected, participating in the Awards and agree to the Terms and that Participant is competent (i.e., Participant are of legal age and mental capacity) and eligible to enter into this legally binding agreement on Participant.
2. Participant understands and agrees that merely participating in this Awards does not entitle the Participant to a prize or to any other form of consideration.
3. Participant warrants and represents to the Management that all information including any communications, software, photos, text, video, graphics, music, sounds, images and other material submitted or recorded in any manner by the Participant or the partners of Management including the Management for consideration for the Awards are solely owned by the awards management and do not infringe upon any other individual or organizational rights (including, without limitation, intellectual property rights). Participant shall be completely responsible for handling claim of infringement or alleged infringement by any third party and shall indemnify awards management entities (in India or abroad) and the Awards Management from any claims, costs or damages from infringement or alleged infringement of any third-party rights including intellectual property right or the defines of a claim or any costs payable thereof.
4. Participant must enter the Awards at their own will and the Management are not in any way obligated or liable for any loss or costs that the Participant may suffer or incur and nothing is payable to the Participants for participating in the Awards or any event prior to or following the Awards.
5. Participants for the purpose of entering the Awards, grant awards management a royalty-free, irrevocable, worldwide, non-transferable, non-exclusive right and license to use and display such entry, for participation in the Awards, and any intellectual property in relation to and arising out of such participation in the Awards and footage thereof, which shall include trade publications, press releases, electronic posting to the Website, the awards management website in any display format selected by awards management during the Awards or use by awards management as it deems fit.
6. The Management reserves the right to, at its discretion, withdraw or amend or add to the T&C of the Awards at any time, with prospective or retrospective effect, and does not take responsibility for any loss or damage that any individual or organization may suffer as a result of participating or attempting to participate in the Awards, the Awards being withdrawn, or its Terms amended.
7. Should a participant wish to withdraw from the Awards, kindly inform the Management in writing at any time up to one week prior to the final awards ceremony, in this case, the nomination fee will be non-refundable.
8. All disputes relating to or arising out of the Awards shall be subject to the laws of India, and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of competent jurisdiction at Mumbai, India.
9. The Participants indemnify awards management, its employees, officers, contractors, partner or other persons used by them in relation to this Awards and hold them harmless against any loss, claim, demands, costs, damages, judgments, expenses or liability (including legal costs) arising out of or in connection with any or all claims, that may be brought against the Management by any third party in connection with the Participants participation in or winning the Awards, which is inconsistent with any of the warranties and representations made by the Participants, or due to breach of these Terms and shall reimburse awards management for any loss, costs, expense, or damage to which said indemnity applies. Awards management shall give the Participant prompt written notice of any claim or actions covered by this indemnity, and the Participant shall have the right, at its own expense, to participate in any such action.
10. Decision of Management on all matters is final and binding on all Participants and no correspondence will be entertained on the same.
11. In the event these Terms do not cover any question or complaint in relation to the Awards, the same will be concluded on by the Awards Management (for all other issues) or an independent body or legal team as appointed by the Awards Management and deemed necessary.
12. The Participant agrees to give full consent unconditionally for awards management to share any information provided by the Participant with agencies working with them with regards to the program, its recording and broadcasting and related activities including agencies involved with awards management.
13. The decision of awards management in relation to the interpretation of any of these Terms shall be final and binding on the participants.
14. If Participants are unclear as to the Terms or any element of the Awards or have any queries or concerns pertaining to the Awards, they can write in with their questions, concerns, or queries to the following email address: <email address>, awards management shall endeavour to the best of its ability to respond thereto.

1. The website provides information and acts as the only means to enter the Awards.
2. Awards management shall not be responsible for:
   • Any delivery failures relating to the registration or uploading videos / presentations.
   • Any SPAM generated messages as result of Participant accessing the Website.
   • Awards Management not receiving or rejecting any data.
   • Any lost, late, or misdirected computer transmission or network, electronic failures of any kind or any failure to receive entries owing to transmission failures or due to any technical reasons.
   • Other conditions, situations or failures beyond its control.

Awards management or its subsidiaries or holding entities are not liable or responsible for any action or decision was taken by Participant or anyone acting on Participant’s behalf or under Participant employment or under contract with Participant. Awards management shall not be under any obligation to Participant and Participant shall have no obligation or rights in relation to the Awards and shall have no claims whatsoever against the awards management relating to the selection process or the running of the Awards.

Management has no obligation to screen the entry material in advance and is not responsible for monitoring entries for preventing violation of intellectual property ownership rights, or violations of any law, rule, or regulation. If the Management is notified of submissions or materials that may not conform to the Terms, it may investigate the allegation and determine in good faith and in its sole discretion whether to eliminate such an entry from consideration. The Management has no liability or responsibility to Participants or other users of the Microsite for the performance or non-performance of such activities.