Asia Property Awards

Greater Niseko – Japan

The resort town’s finest developers will be honoured at the exclusive gala and awards presentation of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Greater Niseko) to celebrate the best projects, designs, and innovations within the industry throughout the past year. 

The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Greater Niseko) is the most respected and most sought-after real estate industry awards programme. The event is part of the regional PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series established in 2005. With a professionally run and supervised judging system, the Asia Property Awards is the gold standard in real estate. 

ENTRIES OPEN

NOW

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ENTRY FORM DEADLINE

13

Sep 2024

SITE INSPECTIONS

23-18

Sep-Oct 2024

FINAL JUDGING

15

Oct 2024

GALA NIGHT

13

Dec 2024

Developer Awards

Best Developer

Must have completed at least 1 residential, commercial, hospitality development in Greater Niseko since January 2019.

Best Hospitality Developer

Must have completed at least 1 hospitality developments in Greater Niseko from 2019 to present. Hospitality developments include hotel and resort projects.

Best Affordable Residential Developer

Must have completed at least 2 Affordable developments (Condo or Housing/Landed) in Greater Niseko before Dec 2023

Best Lifestyle Condo Development

Open to Condo developments which specify target market & features to support that lifestyle. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027.

Best Lifestyle Housing/Landed Development

Open to Housing developments which specify target market & features to support that lifestyle. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027.

Best Hotel Condo Development

Open to residential developments with hotel facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027.

Best Resort Housing Development

Open to residential estates with resort facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027.

Best Completed Hotel Condo Development

Open to Completed residential developments with hotel facilities projects with hand over date since January 2022 and December 2023.

Best Completed Resort Housing Development

Open to Completed residential estates with resort facilities with hand over date since January 2022 and December 2023.

Best Investment Condo Development

Open to Condo project with a range of facilities and management services that allow owners to rent out their property to long term tenants or as a holiday home. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2027.

Best Investment Housing Development

Open to Housing project with a range of facilities and management services that allow owners to rent out their property to long term tenants or as a holiday home. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2027.

Best Wellness Residential Development

Open to residential projects that include a variety of facilities that cater to residents health and wellness. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2027. Must have a show unit.

Best Smart Home Development

Open to residential projects that use internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems, such as lighting, temperature and security.The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2027. All shortlisted residential developments are eligible.

Best Eco Friendly Residential Development

Open to residential developments that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2027. 

Best Lifestyle Commercial Development

Open to commercial developments which specify target market & features to support that lifestyle. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027.

Best Resort Development

Open to hospitality developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027.

Best Mixed Use Resort Development

Open to Mixed Use project with resort facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027.

Best Integrated Resort Development

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2027.

Best Tourism Attraction

Open to Tourism Attraction project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027.

Best Eco Friendly Commercial Development

Open to Commercial that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2020 and December 2025. Must have show unit.

Best Smart Building Development

Open to commercial development that use internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of systems, such as lighting, temperature and security.The development must be innovative in the use of technology and be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2027. Must have a show unit.

Best Nature Integrated Development

Open to residential developments that are designed and built to integrate with their natural surroundings. At least 60% of units must face nature and the project must offer convenient on-and off-site access to green spaces.

Best Green Development

Open for Residential and Commercial Projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2020 and December 2025. Open to developments with internationally recognized green certification (granted). The developer must submit relevant documents, images and certifications to support each entry as evidence of: Energy saving systems, Water management systems, Waste management systems, Health related features.

Design Awards

Best Hotel Condo Architectural Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. General criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Resort Housing Architectural Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Criteria is applied to the full masterplan design and includes aesthetics, variety, accessibility, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Hotel Condo Interior Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.

Best Resort Housing Interior Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.

Best Hotel Condo Landscape Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Resort Housing Landscape Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Resort Architectural Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Resort Interior Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Retail Interior Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.

Best Office Interior Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.

Best Restaurant Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Commercial Landscape Architectural Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2020 and December 2025. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Sales Gallery Architectural Design

Open to a completed sales gallery of residential or commercial development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2028. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best of Greater Niseko Awards

Best Hotel Condo Development (Greater Niseko)

Chosen from all the hotel condo categories winners.

Best Resort Housing Development (Greater Niseko)

Chosen from all the resort housing categories winners.

The ESG Developer Awards

Sustainable Design Award

The Developer prioritizes sustainable design as a fundamental aspect of its projects, incorporating environmentally responsible practices and materials to minimize the negative environmental impact of construction, operation, and maintenance of buildings and communal areas.

Sustainable Construction Award

The Developer demonstrates sustainable construction practices through project management, craftsmanship, and innovative construction techniques, minimizing waste, saving energy and applying source reduction strategies.

Energy Efficiency Award

The Developer applies measures to minimize energy consumption within buildings (during design, construction and operation). This encompasses various strategies and technologies aimed at optimizing energy use while maintaining or improving comfort, functionality, and performance.

Social Impact Awards

The Developer consistently implements, applies and contributes financuially to a range of initiatives aimed at making positive contributions to society, the environment, and the communities in which they operate.

Judging Panel

Eddie Guillemette

Chairperson (Greater Niseko)

CEO, Midori no Ki (MnK)

Bill Barnett

Founder and Managing Director of Asia-based C9 Hotelworks

Shigeru Uehara

Director, Niseko Home Design,.ltd

Minoru Okubo

Representative Director, ResortPropertyJapan co.ltd

Greg Hough 

Managing Director  , Niseko Portfolio and Explore Travel Group 

Acme Wu

Marketing Director, Niseko Tourism

The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards  Greater Niseko luncheon and awards presentation ceremony will be held on Friday, 13 December 2024 at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok Thailand

Invites are exclusive for finalists and event partners only. The public can register to view the programme, which will be broadcasted on asiapropertyawards.com/tv-podcastFacebookLinkedIn, and YouTube. 

Shortlisted developers, sponsors, and partners — comprising of C-level and senior industry figures in real estate development, property consultancy, construction, marketing, property technology, legal, finance, and architecture and design — will be present at the exclusive gala event, with safety measures in place. Select members of the media will also be present to cover the illustrious night.

Consumers and real estate agents from all over the globe are invited to watch the livestream.

* Dress Code: Black Tie

11:30 am

Registration

12:00 am

Welcome Remarks

12:10 pm

Lunch

12:15 am

Awards Presentation

2:30 am

Group Photo & Closing Remarks