People

Honours individuals with distinguished careers who have made lasting contributions to the tall buildings industry over decades.

Judges in this category will be seeking individuals whose vision, leadership, and expertise have had a transformative impact on the design, construction, and advancement of tall buildings. The focus is on career-long dedication, innovation, and influence across the industry. Key areas of consideration include:

• Industry impact: Demonstrable contributions that have shaped best practices, advanced knowledge, or influenced trends in tall building design, engineering, or construction.
• Innovation and thought leadership: Introduction of pioneering concepts, technologies, or methodologies that have set new benchmarks in the industry.
• Mentorship and collaboration: Commitment to developing the next generation of professionals and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Recognition and respect: Esteem within the professional community, including peer acknowledgment of contributions to projects, research, or professional development.
• Sustainability and legacy: Promotion of environmentally responsible, safe, and socially beneficial practices throughout their career.
• Longevity and consistency: A sustained record of high-quality contributions and leadership over multiple decades.

Celebrates promising young professionals showing exceptional potential and early achievements in the tall buildings sector.

Judges in this category will be looking for emerging talent who demonstrate creativity, leadership, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in the design, construction, engineering, or management of tall buildings. The focus is on individuals whose work, innovation, and dedication indicate a bright future within the industry. Key areas of consideration include:

• Innovation and creativity: Evidence of original thinking, problem-solving, or design innovation that contributes to project success or industry advancement.
• Early achievements: Tangible contributions to notable tall building projects, research, technology, or processes, despite being early in their career.
• Leadership potential: Ability to inspire, collaborate, and take initiative within teams or projects, showing promise for future leadership roles.
• Commitment to excellence: Demonstrated dedication, professionalism, and high-quality work ethic in their field.
• Sustainability and responsibility: Awareness and application of environmentally responsible, safe, and socially conscious practices.
• Vision and impact: Potential to shape the future of the tall buildings sector through innovative thinking, skill development, and industry engagement.