The Waikato property industry celebrated one of its most respected figures recently.
Judith Makinson
Judith Makinson of CKL – who has established herself as Waikato’s “go-to” property expert – took home both the Beca Women in Property Award and the prestigious Colliers Project Leaders Supreme Award at the Property Council New Zealand Central Property People Awards.
Rising industry talent Ryan Tesselaar of Fosters was named Rider Levett Bucknall Young Achiever of the Year.
His rapid career progression and leadership have made a significant impact on both the business and the wider community.
Ryan Tesselaar
The CKL Property Professional of the Year Award was awarded to Hamilton-based Miko Brouwer, recognised for her leadership in fostering iwi partnerships and promoting sustainability initiatives across both residential and commercial sectors.
The judging panel said her leadership was setting a new standard for future leaders in our industry, and her work is leaving a lasting legacy.
Doug Saunders won one of two Hawkins Long Service Awards.
Doug Saunders
Saunders has had an extensive career as a registered valuer and contributed to communities across Hamilton, Cambridge, and greater Waikato.
The award winners were:
Colliers Project Leaders Supreme Excellence & Beca Women in Property: Judith Makinson, CKL.
Rider Levett Bucknall Young Achiever of the Year: Ryan Tesselaar, Fosters.
Miko Brouwer
Chow:Hill Architects Urban Design: Marine Parade Coastal Pathway Team – Tauranga City Council, Boffa Miskell, Fulton Hogan, Ngāi Tūkairangi, Ngāti Kuku, GHD, Veros.
CKL Property Professional of the Year: Miko Brouwer, RDT Pacific
Fosters Outstanding Leadership: Buddy Mikaere, Consultant
Veros Best Team: Te Pā Project Team – University of Waikato, Colliers Project Leaders, Jasmax, Architectus, Rider Levett Bucknall, Beca, Hawkins.
Boffa Miskell Excellence in Sustainability: The Fosters Team for Metlifecare Somervale Village Redevelopment Stage 1.
Hawkins Long Service – Waikato: Doug Saunders
CBRE Hawkins Long Service – Bay of Plenty: Bill Holland, Holland Beckett
Harkness Henry Judges’ Choice: Te Rapa Gateway Project Team – BCD Group, Burton Partners Lawyers, Chalmers Properties, CKL, Eclipse Architecture, Gray Consulting Engineers, Fosters, Octa Associates.
