The RICS UK Awards shine a spotlight on the most inspiring people, projects and innovations shaping the built and natural environments, creating a powerful platform that elevates the profile of chartered surveying and celebrates its impact on communities nationwide.

Free to enter and open to all, members and non-members, the RICS UK Awards offer visibility, connection and prestige, bringing together professionals and organisations who are raising standards, strengthening their brands and building a vibrant, future-focused community.

What's new for 2026?

The RICS UK Awards 2026 will acknowledge, highlight and celebrate the impact projects have had in their local communities. This will be done through 12 Regional Awards Ceremonies across the UK. Winners from each category in each region, will go forward to the National Award Judging Panel and overall national winners will be announced at the National Grand Final on 22 October 2026.

12 Regional Awards Ceremonies covering:

  • East Midlands
  • East of England
  • Greater London
  • North East
  • North West
  • Northern Ireland
  • Scotland
  • South East
  • South West & The Channel Islands
  • Wales
  • West Midlands
  • Yorkshire and the Humber

Why enter the RICS UK Awards 2026?

For you:

  • Elevate your personal profile amongst industry peers.
  • Influence the profession through your personal and team achievements.
  • Enhance your credibility in your skills and experience.
     

For your firm:

  • Boost team morale and recognise exceptional staff.
  • Showcase your brand's distinction among competitors.
  • Attract remarkable talent and investment.

Enter the RICS UK Awards 2026

Nominations are now open for our Regional Awards Ceremonies, with project categories listed below. For more information on submitting your nomination, you can download our useful guides or use the enquiry form to find out more information.

Nominations close on 27 February 2026.

Enter the RICS UK Awards 2026

  • Commercial Development 
  • Community Benefit 
  • Heritage 
  • Land Management and Sustainable Development 
  • Public Sector 
  • Refurbishment/Revitalisation 
  • Residential Development  

  • Outstanding Contribution to Surveying by an SME 
  • Outstanding Contribution to Surveying by a Medium/Large Firm  

  • Environmental Impact 
  • Infrastructure  

  • Ambassador of the Year
  • Lifetime Achievement Award

Any questions? Please visit out FAQs section at RICS Awards.

For further information or if you have any questions, please email awards@rics.org or fill out the enquiry form here.

 

Key dates
Entries Open 5 January
Entries Close 27 February
Regional Shortlists Announced 7 April
Regional Ceremony Tickets on Sale 7 April
Regional Project Visits 7 April – 1 May
Regional Ceremonies 18 May – 10 July
National Shortlist Announced and Grand Final Tickets on Sale 13 July
National Project Visits 13 July – 28 August
National Grand Final Ceremony 22 October

“These awards embody what meaningful engagement looks like in practice: acknowledging achievement, strengthening pride in the profession, and ensuring that success is seen and valued at every level, particularly as we continue to support the principles of devolution and regional representation.  Because surveying is an exciting, diverse profession—one that touches lives, shapes communities, and tackles some of the biggest challenges of our time: climate change, housing shortages, ageing infrastructure. ”

Maureen Ehrenberg, FRICS

Maureen Ehrenberg, FRICS

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 Interested in sponsoring the RICS UK Awards 2026? 

There are several promotional and sponsorship opportunities available. By becoming a sponsor, your organisation could benefit from the following: 

  • Brand awareness and recognition through RICS communications and social media 
  • Brand association enhancing credibility and profile supporting a high profile RICS flagship event 
  • Making a visible contribution and acknowledge the importance of recognising talent; support inspiring the next generation 
  • Build your networks contacts with other senior leaders at the awards ceremony 
  • Showcase your brand to a targeted audience of surveying professionals, industry leaders, and key decision-makers 

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Past awards

Find out more about what already happened and who was celebrated in the previous years.