Nominations Now Open for 2026 Urban Leader Awards

No project entries. No company logos on trophies. The award is made to the person, not the organisation, and it stays with them across every role, board seat and appointment that follows.

Eighteen categories, every corner of the industry

From Developer of the Year to Future Leader, Women’s Leadership to Government Leadership, the program spans development, planning, design, construction, finance, legal, real estate, marketing, proptech and beyond.

Whether you are leading a company, backing bold projects or coming up through the ranks, there is a category for you. And if there is someone in your business who deserves recognition, put them forward.

How entries are assessed

Every submission is assessed against six weighted criteria: leadership, growth, innovation, responsibility, bravery and distinction. The same framework applies to every entry in every category.

Finalists and winners are announced to more than 80,000 property professionals through The Urban Developer, supported by editorial coverage throughout the program.

The company you will keep

Last year’s winners include Pelligra chairman Ross Pelligra (Developer of the Year), Housing Australia chief executive Scott Langford (Government Leadership), Urbis’s Kate Meyrick (Valuation and Advisory) and Network Pacific’s Tina Di Camillo (Legal).

This year, the winners will be announced at a black-tie gala to be held at the Four Seasons Sydney on Thursday, October 22.

Key dates

• Nominations open: today

• Early bird pricing ends: Friday, August 14

• Nominations close: Friday, September 11

• Finalists announced: Thursday, September 17

• Gala and winners announced at the Four Seasons Sydney: Thursday, October 22

Early bird entries start at $395 plus GST, with pricing reducing for second and subsequent entries.

Great projects don’t happen without great people. If you know one, this is the moment to acknowledge them.

Nominations are open now—start your submission.