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NEXTGEN AWARDS

BCO NextGen Awards 2024

Further information on award categories and criteria can be found below: 

NextGen Rising Star London & South East

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline):

Finalists:

  • Dijana Dejanovic | Gensler Europe
  • Alla Elmahadi | Buckley Gray Yeoman
  • Ghada Elsheikh | HDR

This category was kindly judged by:

Robin Ellis – Graven | Hazel Houliston – Natwest | Mark Rogers – Turner & Townsend | Alex Stork – Overbury

NextGen Rising Star Midlands and East Anglia

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).

Finalists:

  • Kim Gault | Cundall
  • Sophie Lloyd | Overbury
  • Laurence Vickers | AtkinsRéalis

This category was kindly judged by:

Ella Clark – Unova Consulting | Andrew Fairest – Genr8 | Joseph Hazell – Atelier Ten

NextGen Rising Star Northern England, North Wales, and Northern Ireland

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).

Finalists:

  • Theodor Bratosin | Cundall
  • Alan Stuart | Atelier Ten
  • Scott Telford | AtkinsRéalis

This category was kindly judged by:

Joseph Huddleston – Squaredot | Lauren Lewis – Arup | Oliver Lewis – Overbury

NextGen Rising Star Scotland 

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).

Finalists:

  • Andrew Campbell | Thomas & Adamson
  • Amanda Chan | Ramboll UK
  • Harry Sharples | AECOM

This category was kindly judged by:

Ruairi Dempsey – HDR | Benjamin Simpson – Fletcher Priest Architects | Amelia Walsh – Turner & Townsend

NextGen Rising Star South West England and South Wales

After thoughtful consideration, we have decided not to move forward with this category for this year’s awards. We truly appreciate the hard work and dedication behind the submissions; however, they did not fully align with the standards we aim to uphold at the BCO. In the interest of maintaining fairness and consistency across all regions, we believe this is the best course of action for now.

Employer of the Year

This award celebrates organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment, with a particular focus on nurturing the next generation of talent. This involves a real commitment to the welfare and development of young employees, resulting in tangible staff satisfaction and a well-motivated, ambitious, genuinely integrated, and diverse workforce.

Finalists:

  • AECOM
  • Claremont
  • Ryder Architecture

This category was kindly judged by:

Chloe Prince – Landsec | Lee Jones – Quantem | Sarah Lawson – Michael Laird Architects

Graduate of the Year

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a graduate who has recently entered the commercial property industry.

Finalists:

  • Obed Appiah | HDR
  • Pauline Godinho Ramos | Cundall
  • Celine Mcloughlin-Jenkins | AECOM

This category was kindly judged by:

Ayo Ambali – WILL+Partners | Samuel Gardner – Sheppard Robson | Jerryl Ong Jun Wey – Cundall

Impact Award (formerly Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year)

This award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual who has significantly advanced social value through leadership in creating a genuinely inclusive workplace culture. Special attention will be given to their efforts in designing and operating a workspace that fosters inclusivity, supports charitable initiatives, and promotes positive social impact.

Finalists:

  • Anoushka Pacquette | WILL+Partners
  • Mark Rintoul | RSHP
  • Emma Thomas | Make Architects

This category was kindly judged by:

Clare Ashmore – Parkeray | Kwamena Beecham | Simon Pope – Howells

Inspirational Leader of the Year

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent.

Finalists:

  • Katy Ghahremani | Make Architects
  • William Poole-Wilson | WILL+Partners
  • Gillian Stewart | Michael Laird Architects

This category was kindly judged by:
Amy Leech – tp bennett | Ioana Price – AECOM | Matthew Redgrove – Helical

 

BCO NEXTGEN AWARDS 2024 | SPONSORS

With thanks to our 2024 sponsors

SILVER SPONSORS

Loughton Contracts is the UK’s premier provider of flooring solutions, renowned for its expertise in delivering high-quality installations across a diverse range of sectors for over 30 years.

With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, Loughton Contracts offers tailored flooring services that meet the unique needs of each client.

From commercial spaces to residential projects, our skilled teams ensure meticulous attention to detail and superior craftsmanship, making Loughton Contracts a trusted partner in the industry.

Modular Interiors are industry leading providers of offsite manufactured fit-out solutions. Combined with traditional fit out skilled trades & offsite products we are able to complete a full high-end interior fit out service. 

We work with the UK’s leading developers, clients, architects and contractors, to supply a range of services including design, manufacture, supply and installation.

We work openly in collaboration with clients and supply chain partners for mutual benefit. We embrace this philosophy to ensure that the most efficient and appropriate solutions can be found for every project.

BRONZE SPONSORS

BOOTH SPONSORS

MEDIA PARTNER

BE News is the only free-to-air online news service to cover the entire built environment industry. Its mission is to connect and inform the whole community – spanning commercial property, the residential sector, construction, architecture, planning and engineering – via one platform.

BCO NextGen Award 2023 | Winners

The 2023 winners for each category were announced at the awards evening on Wednesday 1 November.

NextGen Rising Star London and South East

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).

Winner: Kwamena Beecham | Buckley Gray Yeoman

NextGen Rising Star Midlands and East Anglia

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).

 

Winner: Simon Pope | Howells

NextGen Rising Star Northern England, North Wales and Northern Ireland

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).

 

Amelia Walsh | Turner & Townsend

NextGen Rising Star Scotland

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).

 

Winner: Robin Ellis | Graven

NextGen Rising Star South West England and South Wales

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).

 

Winner: Ioana Price | AECOM

Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year

This award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual who has led the way in helping to create a workspace which is genuinely inclusive. Specific attention will be paid to the design and operation of the workplace which positively affects inclusivity.

 

Winner: Ayo Ambali  | WILL+Partners

Graduate of the Year

Recognising a graduate who has recently entered into the commercial property industry.

 

Winner: Jerryl Ong Jun Wey |  Cundall

Inspirational Leader of the Year

Recognising a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent.

 

Winner: Clare Ashmore | Parkeray

NextGen’s Employer of the Year

Recognising organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment and a real commitment to the welfare of its employees, resulting in high staff satisfaction levels and a well-motivated, ambitious and integrated workforce.

 

Winner: AECOM

BCO NEXTGEN AWARDS 2023: SHORTLIST REVEALED

Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year

This award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual who has led the way in helping to create a workspace which is genuinely inclusive. Specific attention will be paid to the design and operation of the workplace, which positively affects inclusivity.

Shortlist:

  • Ayo Ambali, Architectural Assistant Pt 2, WILL+Partners
  • Mark Rintoul, Senior Associate, RSHP
  • Olivia Vicenzino, Strategic Programme Manager, AECOM

Judged by:
Ravinder Heer | CMS UK
Chloe Prince | APAM
Kieron Taylor | AKT II

NextGen’s Employer of the Year

This award celebrates organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment. This means a real commitment to the welfare f employees, with tangible staff satisfaction and a well-motivated, ambitious, genuinely integrated, and diverse workforce.

Shortlist:

  • AECOM
  • CUNDALL
  • STRIDE TREGLOWN

Judged by:
Ben Simpson | Fletcher Priest Architects
Angela Lowe | CBRE

Graduate of the Year

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a graduate who has recently entered the commercial property industry.

Shortlist:

  • Samia Abuzant, Graduate Electrical Engineer, AECOM
  • John Hunter, Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Hoare Lea
  • Jerryl Ong Jun Wey, Graduate Sustainability Consultant, Cundall

Judged by:
Clare Ashmore | Parkeray
Sam Gardner | Sheppard Robson
Matthew Sumpter | Ridge & Partners

Inspirational Leader of the Year

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent.

Shortlist:

  • Clare Ashmore, Chief Operating Officer, Parkeray
  • Robin Brodie Cooper, Equity Partner, Gleeds
  • Fiona Goddard, Director, AECOM

Judged by:
Jack Hawkins | GPE
Matthew Redgrove | Turner & Townsend

NexGen Rising Star London & South East

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).

Shortlist

  • Luke Askwith, Architect, Gensler
  • Kwamena Beecham, Architect, Buckley Gray Yeoman
  • Georgia Lilley, Design Engineer Apprentice, Waterman Group

Judged by:
Hannah Buxton | RX London
Sophie Davies | Heyne Tillett Steel
Oliver Hall | Make Architects

NextGen Rising Star Midlands and East Anglia

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).

Shortlist:

  • Simon Pope, Associate, Howells
  • Joshua Wickens, Architectural Assistant, Associate, Gensler Europe
  • Kara Ralle, Designer, Gensler Europe

Judged by:
Francesca Ghavami | Howells
Joe Huddleston | Modus Group
Danielle Hudson | Mills & Reeve

NextGen Rising Star Northern England and North Wales

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).

Shortlist:

  • Jessica Spencer, Senior Architect, Cartwright Pickard Architects
  • Amelia Walsh, Project Manager, Turner & Townsend

Judged by:
Andrew Fairest | Muse Developments
Tom Giddings | Rider Levett Bucknall
Amy Leech | tp bennett

NextGen Rising Star South West England and South Wales

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).

Shortlist:

  • Charlotte Dutton, Senior Sustainability Consultant, Hoare Lea
  • Steven Msowoya, Architect, BDP
  • Ioana Price, Senior Structural Engineer, AECOM

Judged by:
Sarah Mitchell | Overbury
Matt Perring | Method Consulting
John Wright | Stride Treglown

NextGen Rising Star Scotland

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).

Shortlist:

  • Robin Ellis, Interior Architect, Graven
  • Kirsty Govier, Senior Architect, Cooper Cromar
  • Hayley Wright, Senior Project Manager, Reid Mitchell

Judged by:
Hazel Houliston | NatWest
Peter Kerr | Atelier Ten

WITH THANKS TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS:

Gold Sponsor:

For over a century, Knauf has stood a global leader in building materials. Knauf began as a family company and grew into a global enterprise spanning 90 countries and delivering world class construction materials and solutions worldwide.

At Knauf, we share the spirit of pushing the boundaries of design and construction using building materials designed to empower creative visions in areas of commercial, residential, education, healthcare, high rise buildings and office spaces.

Planner Suite was launched last year and recently had a major update. Its functionality supports specifiers in meeting the requirements of the Building Safety Act. Planner Suite also provides a comprehensive list of systems supported by fire resistance, acoustic and stiffness reports with results based on EN test methodologies. Planner Suite allows you to create your own projects and add Knauf systems to generate a K10 specification document.

Our comprehensive technical data sheets, product information and EPDs are located on our website and provides specifiers with the confidence that Knauf systems will meet regulatory and specification requirements.

Sustainability is paramount today and architects play a crucial part in shaping the future as do we. Our dedication in responsible practices and sustainably sourcing materials aligns with our sustainability goals.

 

Silver Sponsor


Derwent London

Derwent London is one of London’s most innovative office specialist property regenerators and investors and is well known for its design-led philosophy and creative management approach to development. Our appealing designs attract a range of tenants, including those from creative industries. Our investment portfolio totals 5.4 million sq ft and is worth £5.2 billion as at 30 June 2023. Derwent London is the largest central London office-focused REIT.

Sculptform

At Sculptform, we design, manufacture and supply timber and aluminium modular wall, ceiling, façade and screen systems to create stunning architecture. We are a trusted design solution partner with architects and contractors internationally, collaborating to fulfil our mantra – beautiful designs made buildable.

We’re the creators of our patented Click-on connection, which has won us thousands of incredible projects across the world. Our Click-on Battens, Click-on Cladding and Click-on Screens are the result of continuous innovation to be the best at what we do and have resulted in becoming the most sought-after feature lining brand globally.

Bronze Sponsor:

Booth sponsors:

Media partner:

NextGen Awards 2023 | Sponsorship Opportunities Brochure

If you would like to sponsor the awards, please contact Mary Economidou to find out more.

BCO NextGen Award Winners

The 2022 winners for each category were announced at the awards evening on Wednesday 23 November.

Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year

This award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual who has led the way in helping to create a workspace which is genuinely inclusive. Specific attention will be paid to the design and operation of the workplace which positively affects inclusivity.

Winner: Suzan Ucmaklioglu, Foster + Partners

NextGen’s Employer of the Year

Recognising organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment and a real commitment to the welfare of its employees, resulting in high staff satisfaction levels and a well-motivated, ambitious and integrated workforce.

Winner: AECOM

NextGen Rising Star London and South East

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner: Kieron Taylor, AKT II

NextGen Rising Star Midlands and East Anglia

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner: Alex Slatter, Associated Architects 

NextGen Rising Star Northern England and North Wales

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner: Emily Smart, Gleeds

NextGen Rising Star Scotland

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner: Andrew McNair, Atelier Ten

NextGen Rising Star South West England and South Wales

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner: Oliver Theobald, Arup

Graduate of the Year

Recognising a graduate who has recently entered into the commercial property industry

Winner: Anoushka Pacquette, WILL+Partners

Inspirational Leader of the Year

Recognising a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent

Winner: Deepak Parmar, MCM

BCO NEXTGEN AWARDS 2022: NOMINEES

Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year

This award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual who has led the way in helping to create a workspace which is genuinely inclusive. Specific attention will be paid to the design and operation of the workplace which positively affects inclusivity.

Shortlist:

  • Ayo Ambali, Architectural Assistant Pt 2, WILL+Partners
  • Suzan Ucmaklioglu, Architect, Foster + Partners

Judged by:

Clare Ashmore, Parkeray

Kane Lewis, Derwent London

Chloe Prince, APAM

NextGen’s Employer of the Year

This award celebrates organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment. This means a real commitment to the welfare of employees, with tangible staff satisfaction and a well-motivated, ambitious, genuinely integrated and diverse workforce.

Shortlist:

  • AECOM
  • chapmanbdsp
  • Hoare Lea
  • Rider Levett Bucknall

Judged by:

Jakes Ferguson, Cabinet Office

Danielle Hudson, Mills & Reeve

Elizabeth Ward, CMS

Graduate of the Year

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a graduate who has recently entered the commercial property industry

Shortlist:

 

  • Eyob Kibrom, Graduate Electrical Engineer, AECOM
  • Claire Murray, Sustainability Manager, Multiplex
  • Anoushka Pacquette, Interior Designer, WILL+Partners

Judged by:

Jon Allgood

Sam Gardner, Sheppard Robson

Matthew Sumpter, Gleeds

Inspirational Leader of the Year

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent.

Shortlist:

  • Chris Davies, CEO, Uncommon
  • Laura Hannigan, Director, Simple Works
  • Deepak Parmar, Design Director, MCM

Judged by:

Emily Pallot, Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt

James Pellatt, GPE

Matthew Redgrove, Turner & Townsend

NextGen Rising Star London & South East

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Shortlist

  • Hayley Newman, Sustainability Manager, Willmott Dixon Interiors
  • Beth Starling, Interior Designer, WILL+Partners
  • Kieron Taylor, Technical Director, AKT II

 

Judged by:

Hannah Buxton, RX London

Racheal Cadey, Edge Architecture & Design

Oliver Hall, Make Architects

NextGen Rising Star Midlands and East Anglia

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Shortlist:

  • Rosie Cotterill, Director, Turley
  • Francesca Ghavami, Senior Interior Designer, Glenn Howells Architects
  • Alex Slatter, Associate, Associated Architects 

Judged by:

Andrew Bloxham, Core Five

Ben Burton, Overbury

Justin Ford, Bruntwood

NextGen Rising Star Northern England and North Wales

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Shortlist:

  • Amy Leech, Associate Director, tp bennett
  • Emily Smart, Associate Director, Gleeds
  • Becky Turner, Workplace Psychologist, Claremont Group Interiors

Judged by:

Danielle Ford, DAL Group UK

Tom Giddings, Rider Levett Bucknall

Alex Stork, Overbury

NextGen Rising Star South West England and South Wales

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Shortlist:

  • Matt Perring, Senior Associate Building Services Engineer, Method Consulting
  • Oliver Theobald, Engineer, Arup

Judged by:

Steph Calder, BDP

Matt Heaman, Hoare Lea

Sarah Mitchell, Overbury

NextGen Rising Star Scotland

This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Shortlist:

  • Toni McCall, Interior Designer & Workplace Design Consultant, Vela Interiors
  • Andrew McNair, Associate Director, Atelier Ten
  • Shelley Wyse, Project Manager, Tsunami Axis

Judged by:

Sarah Lawson, Michael Laird Architects

Angela Lowe, CBRE

Craig Tennant, Ryden

WITH THANKS TO OUR 2022 SPONSRS:

Platinum Sponsor

Careys

Our story starts in 1969 with three brothers and a van.  John, Tom and Pat Carey moved to London from Ireland and started a groundworks contracting company called PJ Carey Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd.

Their aspirations at the time were reflective of the values of the Carey Group today – to care about everything they did, to act with humility in all interactions, to be passionate about their work and be authentic at all times.

Throughout the years, we have remained committed to delivering on our promises, respecting our clients, offering innovative solutions and producing the highest-quality work in safe environments. These are the core principles set by our Founders, the ones we have never wavered from, and they help us to fulfil our ultimate vision ‘To be the most trusted and socially responsible construction company, that people are proud to work with’.

Today, we are proud to have worked on some of the UK’s most iconic and challenging construction projects, delivering a range of specialist civil engineering and dry lining services across multiple sectors:

Careys:

  • Digital and construction engineering
  • Demolition, cut and carve, façade retention
  • Remediation and enabling
  • Basements and substructures
  • Superstructures
  • Public realm and hard landscaping

BDL

  • Installation of drying lining and suspended ceilings
  • Screeding of floors within buildings
  • Design and fit out of washrooms

Our strong approach is underpinned by robust financial management, continuous investment in our people, specialist equipment and strategic assets and our long-standing culture of teamwork – we want to create the very best environments for our people.

We care about our people and our partners and how we work with them, ensuring we do our best by them. Ultimately, we care about our impact on the world around us and the communities that we proudly help to shape.

www.careys.co

www.bdl.co

Gold Sponsor

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Multiplex

Multiplex is a leading global contractor with a focus on sustainable growth and a presence in Europe, Canada, the Middle East, Australia and India. They have been delivering landmark property and infrastructure assets for more than 55 years, with expertise in the commercial, residential, mixed-use, healthcare, hotel, tourism, education, stadia, and infrastructure sectors.

Established in 1962, the company’s work to date comprises more than 955 projects with a combined value of US$80 billion, and their culture of outperformance has resulted in more than 680 industry awards. Multiplex is backed by the financial stability and global relationships of its parent company Brookfield, which supports its continued growth.

www.multiplex.global/

Silver Sponsor


 

Derwent London

Derwent London plc owns 77 buildings in a commercial real estate portfolio predominantly in central London valued at £5.7 billion as at 31 December 2021, making it the largest London-focused real estate investment trust (REIT).

Derwent London has committed to becoming a net zero carbon business by 2030. We capitalise on the unique qualities of each of our properties – taking a fresh approach to the regeneration of every building with a focus on anticipating tenant requirements and an emphasis on design. Landmark buildings in our 5.6 million sq ft portfolio include 80 Charlotte Street, Brunel Building, White Collar Factory, Angel Building and Tea Building.

@derwentlondon

https://www.derwentlondon.com/

Table Sponsors

Alinea Consulting
AT Jones Group
Core Five
Chiltern Contracts
Dornan
Emtec
GKR Scaffolding Limited
Keltbray
Make Architects
Measom
SES Engineering Services
Severfield
SJE
TMJ Interiors

BCO NEXTGEN AWARDS 2021

WEDNESDAY 10 NOVEMBER, 19.00 – 00.30

THE PORTER TUN, THE BREWERY, 52 CHISWELL STREET, LONDON, EC1Y 4SD

SPONSORSHIP

Thank you to our 2021 sponsors:

Media partner:

For sponsorship opportunities in 2022, contact us at events@bco.org.uk 

BCO NextGen Award Winners

The 2021 winners for each category were announced at the awards evening on Wednesday 10 November.

NextGen’s Employer of the Year

(Nominations from NextGen’s only – under 35’s). Voted for by BCO NextGen members.

Recognising organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment and a real commitment to the welfare of its employees, resulting in high staff satisfaction levels and a well-motivated, ambitious and integrated workforce.

Winner: AECOM

NextGen Rising Star London and South East

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner: Laura Collins, Stanhope plc

NextGen Rising Star Midlands and East Anglia

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner: Conor Nolan, ScanTech Digital

NextGen Rising Star Northern England and North Wales

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner: Sarah Syson, Claremont Group Interiors

NextGen Rising Star Scotland

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner: Gina Colley, ThreeSixty Architecture

NextGen Rising Star South West England and South Wales

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner: Katherine Adair, Hoare Lea

Graduate of the Year

Recognising a graduate who has recently entered into the commercial property industry

Winner: Timothy Newcombe, Cundall

Inspirational Leader of the Year

Recognising a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent

Winner: Mary-Ann Clarke, AECOM

Entrepreneur of the Year

Recognising a Founder or Co-Founder that has developed a product or service that is transforming the commercial real estate sector

Winner: Max Wilson, Spokesafe

BCO NEXTGEN AWARDS SPONSORS

Are you keen to showcase your brand to a room full of the next generation? Join us as sponsors, where you will benefit from free event tickets and brand promotion before, during and after the event. Email events@bco.org.uk to discuss.

WITH THANKS TO OUR 2021 SPONSRS:

Platinum Sponsor 

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Multiplex 

Multiplex is a leading global contractor with a focus on sustainable growth and a presence in Europe, Canada, the Middle East, Australia and India. They have been delivering landmark property and infrastructure assets for more than 55 years, with expertise in the commercial, residential, mixed-use, healthcare, hotel, tourism, education, stadia, and infrastructure sectors.

Established in 1962, the company’s work to date comprises more than 955 projects with a combined value of US$80 billion, and their culture of outperformance has resulted in more than 680 industry awards. Multiplex is backed by the financial stability and global relationships of its parent company Brookfield, which supports its continued growth.

www.multiplex.global/

Gold Sponsors

Chiltern Contracts

Chiltern Contracts Limited are one of the foremost tiling and stone contractors in London. We design, source, manufacture, install and advise on a range of surface packages across various applications and sectors, including commercial, residential, retail and hospitality.

Working with Tier 1 contractors, major builders and developers on some of London’s most exciting and unique projects, we have developed a reputation for quality and service among our clients, due to our exacting standards and singular focus on satisfying our customers.

As one of London’s premier specialist contractors, our packages include stone façade restoration, external and internal tiling and cladding, waterproofing, screeding and rendering works and external hardscapes. Our 20,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Bedfordshire with multiple CNC saws allow us to fabricate completely bespoke orders and provide end to end delivery – design, supply, manufacturing and, installation.

With a senior team possessing a combined 50 years of experience and able to handle the most difficult and technical projects, Chiltern’s culture of excellence and proven commitment to our clients that have made us one of London’s most respected and reliable contractors.

www.chilterncontracts.com/

 

Derwent London

Derwent London owns 81 buildings in a commercial real estate portfolio predominantly in central London valued at £5.4 billion (including joint ventures) as at 30 June 2021, making it the largest London-focused real estate investment trust (REIT).

We take a fresh approach to the regeneration of every building, anticipating occupier requirements and with an emphasis on design.

Landmark schemes in our 5.4 million sq ft portfolio include 80 Charlotte Street W1, Brunel Building W2, White Collar Factory EC1, Angel Building EC1, 1-2 Stephen Street W1, Horseferry House SW1 and Tea Building E1.

As part of our aim to lead the industry in mitigating climate change, Derwent London has committed to becoming a net zero carbon business by 2030, publishing its pathway to achieving this goal in July 2020. In 2019 the Group became the first UK REIT to sign a Revolving Credit Facility with a ‘green’ tranche. At the same time, we also launched our Green Finance Framework and signed the Better Buildings Partnership’s climate change commitment. The Group is a member of the ‘RE100’ which recognises Derwent London as an influential company, committed to 100% renewable power by purchasing renewable energy, a key step in becoming a net zero carbon business. Derwent London is one of only a few property companies worldwide to have science-based carbon targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In 2013 the Company launched a voluntary Community Fund and has to date supported over 100 community projects in the West End and the Tech Belt.

@derwentlondon

https://www.derwentlondon.com/

Silver Sponsors

Gleeds

Gleeds is an international property and construction consultancy with over 130 years’ experience in the property and construction industry. With 1900 dedicated staff across six continents and 73 offices, Gleeds prides itself on being a global business that is structured to act and think locally. Working with clients in almost every sector, Gleeds services the entire project lifecycle and categorises its offering into the following core areas:programme and project management, commercial and contract management, property and asset management and advisory.

www.gleeds.com/


De Group

The De Group is a suite of specialist construction service providers, each uniquely qualified in their field to provide exemplary services, advice and support. The De Group maintains a key focus on the central London market working across the full enabling scope of works, through Deconstruct UK. This includes hazardous material and asbestos removal, provided by Decontaminate UK. De-Group Contracting further compliments the group, providing New Build, Shell and Core, Envelope and Fit-Out to buildings across central London. Contracting businesses are further supported by our in-house health, safety and risk management consultancy, Derisk.

www.degroupuk.com/

Bronze Sponsors

GKR Scaffolding

www.gkrscaffolding.co.uk/

 

Rider Levett Bucknall

https://www.rlb.com/europe/

BCO NextGen Awards 2021 Nominations

2021 Nominee Shortlist

  • Alex Slatter, Associated Architects
  • Leanne Tritton, ING Media
  • Ben Cartwright, U+I
  • Mary-Ann Clarke, AECOM
  • Beth Starling, Will + Partners
  • Max Wilson, Spokesafe
  • Chloe Goulding, Arup
  • Rachel Toor, Wilmott Dixon Interiors
  • Conor Nolan, ScanTech Digital / Building Brum
  • Sarah Lawson, Michael Laird Architecture
  • George Parsons, Gleeds
  •  Sarah Syson, Claremont Group Interiors
  • Gina Colley, ThreeSixty Architecture
  • Thomas Gould, Skanska
  • Hannah Lowe, CBRE
  • Timothy Newcombe, Cundall
  • Katherine Adair, Hoare Lea
  • Yuting Zhu, Box Twenty Consulting Engineers
  • Laura Collins, Stanhope plc
 
  

 2021 Employer of the Year Shortlist

 
  • AECOM
  • Champmanbdsp
  • Elementa Consulting
  • Gleeds
  

NextGen’s Employer of the Year

Recognising organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment and a real commitment to the welfare of its employees, resulting in high staff satisfaction levels and a well-motivated, ambitious, and integrated workforce.

Nominations must demonstrate how the organisation has:

  • Positive leadership and management
  • An integrated ethical and diverse culture across the organisation
  • Engaged their employees with the organisation’s values and strategic goals
  • Provided schemes and training initiatives that have contributed towards the development of its workforce

Judged by:

NextGen Member vote

NextGen Rising Star London & South East

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Criteria:

  • Must be based in London or the South East
  • Must be aged 35 or under at time of nomination
  • Must have 3 referees who can support the nomination. There must be one internal referee and one external refer to the nominee’s own organisation
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution to their own organisation, evidence required
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution outside of their own organisation, evidence required

Judged by:

Lindsey Barrett, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang

Racheal Cadey,Edge Architecture and Design

David Illingworth, London Structures Lab

NextGen Rising Star Midlands and East Anglia

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Criteria:

  • Must be based in the Midlands or East Anglia
  • Must be aged 35 or under at time of nomination
  • Must have 3 referees who can support the nomination. There must be one internal referee and one external refer to the nominee’s own organisation
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution to their own organisation, evidence required
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution outside of their own organisation, evidence required

Judged by:

Andrew Bloxham, Corefive

Justin Ford, Bruntwood

Danny Parmar, Overbury

NextGen Rising Star Northern England and North Wales

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Criteria:

  • Must be based in Northern England or North Wales  
  • Must be aged 35 or under at time of nomination
  • Must have 3 referees who can support the nomination. There must be one internal referee and one external refer to the nominee’s own organisation
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution to their own organisation, evidence required
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution outside of their own organisation, evidence required

Judged by:

Francesca Harrison, Ryder Architecture

Alex Stork, Overbury

Mathew Teare, SAS International

NextGen Rising Star South West England and South Wales

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Criteria:

  • Must be based in South West England or South Wales
  • Must be aged 35 or under at time of nomination
  • Must have 3 referees who can support the nomination. There must be one internal referee and one external refer to the nominee’s own organisation
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution to their own organisation, evidence required
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution outside of their own organisation, evidence required

Judged by:

Rory Carson, Mapletree UK

Matthew Carter, RLB

Sarah Mitchell, Overbury

NextGen Rising Star Scotland

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Criteria:

  • Must be based in Scotland.
  • Must be aged 35 or under at time of nomination
  • Must have 3 referees who can support the nomination. There must be one internal referee and one external refer to the nominee’s own organisation
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution to their own organisation, evidence required
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution outside of their own organisation, evidence required

 

Judged by:

Jamie Kelman, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang

David Sim, Atelier Ten

Craig Tennant, Ryden

Graduate of the Year

Recognising a graduate who has recently entered the commercial property industry

Criteria:

  • Must have 3 referees who can support the nomination. There must be one internal referee and one external refer to the nominee’s own organisation
  • Nominee must have made a significant contribution to their own organisation, evidence required
  • Nominee must have made a significant contribution outside of their own organisation, evidence required

Judged by:

Jon Allgood, The Crown Estate

Andrew Howe, Heyne Tillett Steel

Matthew Sumpter, Gleeds

Inspirational Leader of the Year

Recognising a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent.

Criteria:

  • Nominations welcome from those aged 35 and under
  • Must have 1 referee who can support the nomination. The referee can either be the person who has experienced the inspirational leadership, or alternatively a person who has witnessed the nominee leading others.

Judged by:

Andy Levy, RLB

Emily Pallot, Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt

James Pellatt, GPE

Entrepreneur of the Year

Recognising a Founder or Co-Founder that has developed a product or service that is transforming the commercial real estate sector.

Criteria:

  • Pioneered a new approach or business model
  • Developed a product or service that creates value for stakeholders
  • Demonstrates a strong purpose and inspires positive change
  • Demonstrates the ability to overcome obstacles

Judged by:

Clare Ashmore, Pakeray

Christopher Blust, AKT II

Annabel Koeck, Grimshaw Architects

BCO NEXTGEN VIRTUAL AWARDS 2020

THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER, 16.00 – 16.45

BCO NextGen Award Winners

The winners for each category were announced on Thursday 12 November via virtual event streamed via the BCO’s YouTube Channel. Catch up or re-watch the ceremony here

NextGen’s Employer of the Year

Recognising organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment and a real commitment to the welfare of its employees, resulting in high staff satisfaction levels and a well-motivated, ambitious and integrated workforce.

WINNER: AECOM

NextGen’s PropTech Company of the Year

Recognising the burgeoning presence of PropTech in the commercial real estate market, this award acknowledged organisations that have driven technology innovation in the past year.

WINNER: Mobius

NextGen Rising Star London & South East

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

WINNER: Yohance Harper, Quadrant Estates

NextGen Rising Star Midlands and East Anglia<

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline) WINNER: Shauna Bradley, Glenn Howells Architects

NextGen Rising Star South West England and South Wales

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

WINNER: Christopher Fagg, Turner & Townsend

NextGen Rising Star Scotland

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

WINNER: David Dick, Cooper Cromar

Graduate of the Year

Recognising a graduate who has recently entered the commercial property industry.

WINNER: Michelle Wang, Hoare Lea

*NEW* Entrepreneur of the Year

Recognising a Founder or Co-Founder that has developed a product or service that is transforming the commercial real estate sector.

WINNER: Stuart Maggs, Scaled Robotics

Inspirational Leader of the Year

Recognising a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent.

WINNER: Gary Elliott, Elliott Wood

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Richard Beastall, tp bennett [in memoriam]

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Noel DeBruin, Willmott Dixon Interiors [in memoriam]

BCO NextGen Awards 2020 Nominations

Nominations and voting have now closed. Scroll down to see who has been shortlisted for each category, and join us here on 12 November to find out who our 2020 winners are!

NextGen’s Employer of the Year

Recognising organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment and a real commitment to the welfare of its employees, resulting in high staff satisfaction levels and a well-motivated, ambitious and integrated workforce.

Shortlist:

  • 21 Construction
  • AECOM
  • Buckley Gray Yeoman
  • chapmanbdsp
  • Elementa
  • Elliott Wood
  • Gleeds
  • Grimshaw Architects
  • Threesixty Architecture
  • Willmott Dixon Interiors

Judged by:

NextGen Member vote

NextGen’s PropTech Company of the Year

Recognising the burgeoning presence of PropTech in the commercial real estate market, this award acknowledged organisations that have driven technology innovation in the past year.

Shortlist:

  • Mobius
  • Pi Labs
  • Spica Technologies

Judged by:

NextGen Member vote

NextGen Rising Star London & South East

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Shortlist:

  • Tom Drogman, Co-Founder, Smart Spaces
  • Jennifer Elias, Senior Engineer, Cundall
  • Yohance Harper, Associate Partner, Quadrant Estates

Judged by:

David Illingworth, London Structures Lab

Lindsey Barrett, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang

Racheal Cadey, Edge Architecture and Design

NextGen Rising Star Midlands and East Anglia

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Shortlist:

  • Shauna Bradley, Director, Glenn Howells Architects
  • David Brownstein, Senior Engineer, Cundall
  • Mike Lally, Partner and Head of Project Management in the Midlands, Rider Levett Bucknall

Judged by:

Alexandra Slatter, Associated Architects

Amelia Hardman, Eversheds

Danny Parmar, Overbury

NextGen Rising Star South West England and South Wales

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Shortlist:

  • Lizzie Davies, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Ove Arup & Partners
  • Chris Fagg, Project Manager, Turner & Townsend
  • George Wallington, Senior Structural Engineer, Ove Arup & Partners

Judged by:

Matthew Carter, RLB

Luke Martin, JLL

Matthew Heaman, Hoare Lea

NextGen Rising Star Scotland

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Shortlist:

  • Andrew Campbell, Project Manager, Ryden Project Management
  • Louise Erica Connor, Interior Designer, Space Solutions
  • David Dick, Associate Director, Cooper Cromar
  • Darren Williamson, Senior Project Manager, PMP

Judged by:

Gary Scott, MPact Group

Lucy Galloway, Space Solutions

Bill Ritchie, atelier ten

Graduate of the Year

Recognising a graduate who has recently entered the commercial property industry.

Shortlist:

  • Natalie Azodo, Architectural Assistant, Grimshaw
  • Amy Leggett-Auld, Project Engineer, Evolve
  • Michelle Wang, Graduate Sustainability Consultant, Hoare Lea

Judged by:

Andrew Howe, Heyne Tillett Steel

Carl Giles, Alinea

Michelle Marwood, MM2

*NEW* Entrepreneur of the Year

Recognising a Founder or Co-Founder that has developed a product or service that is transforming the commercial real estate sector.

Shortlist:

  • Faisal Butt, Founder, Pi Labs
  • Stuart Maggs, CEO, Scaled Robotics
  • Jack Sallabank, Founder, Future Places Studio

Judged by:

Annabel Koeck, Grimshaw Architects

Christopher Blust, AKT II

Clare Ashmore, Pakeray

Inspirational Leader of the Year

Recognising a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent.

Shortlist:

  • Richard Beastall, Architect, tp bennett
  • Mike Burton, Director, Building Engineering, AECOM
  • Noel DeBruin, Framework Director, Willmott Dixon Interiors
  • Gary Elliott, Founder and Chief Executive, Elliott Wood

Judged by:

Andrew Campbell, Multiplex

Emily Pallot, Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt

James Pellatt, GPE

BCO NEXTGEN AWARDS 2020 SPONSORS

Headline Sponsors:

Multiplex 

Multiplex has been delivering landmark property and infrastructure assets for more than 55 years. Multiplex is a leading international contractor with a focus on sustainable growth and a presence in Europe, Canada, the Middle East, Australia and India. The company’s expertise encompasses the residential, health, retail, commercial, tourism, education, engineering and infrastructure sectors, and as a group, Multiplex has earned more than 680 industry awards.

Established in 1962, the company’s work to date comprises more than 955 projects with a combined value of US$80 billion. Multiplex is backed by the financial stability and global relationships of its parent company Brookfield, which supports its continued growth.

www.multiplex.global

 

 

Derwent London

Derwent London owns 83 buildings in a commercial real estate portfolio predominantly in central London valued at £5.4 billion (including joint ventures) as at 30 June 2020, making it the largest London-focused real estate investment trust (REIT).

We take a fresh approach to the regeneration of every building, anticipating occupier requirements and with an emphasis on design.

Landmark schemes in our 5.6 million sq ft portfolio include 80 Charlotte Street W1, Brunel Building W2, White Collar Factory EC1, Angel Building EC1, 1-2 Stephen Street W1, Horseferry House SW1 and Tea Building E1.

As part of our commitment to lead the industry in mitigating climate change, in February 2020, we committed to becoming Net Zero Carbon by 2030, bringing forward the date two decades earlier than the UK target. In 2019, we became the first UK REIT to sign a Green Revolving Credit Facility, and at the same time signed the Better Buildings Partnership’s climate change commitment. Derwent London is one of the few property companies worldwide to have science-based carbon targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In 2013 the Company launched a voluntary Community Fund and has to date supported over 100 community projects in the West End and the Tech Belt.  

www.derwentlondon.com

@derwentlondon

Silver Sponsors:

Savile Row Projects

Savile Row Projects specialise in high performance acoustic products including Strähle glazed partitioning and doors, acoustic pods, acoustic absorption ceiling and wall panels and ground-breaking open-plan acoustic solutions.

We work in close partnership with the architectural community and work hard to assist in delivering the design team’s vision, whilst ensuring the technical excellence of the solutions.

With the imminent launch of our new website, we hope to provide the best in class resource to support all architects and designers in the development of their schemes

In short, our products are aspirational yet affordable and we are delighted to support the BCO Next Gen Awards.

www.savilerowprojects.com

Bronze Sponsors:

Dornan

www.dornan.ie

Great Portland Estates

www.gpe.co.uk

KKS Savills

www.savills.co.uk

U+I

www.uandiplc.com

BCO NEXTGEN AWARDS 2019

TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2019, 19.30 – 00.30

TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2019, 19.30 – 00.30

SPONSORS

Many thanks to our sponsors. 

Headline Sponsor: 

Media Partner:

Join the conversation on the BCO social media channels @BCO_UK @BCO_NextGen #BCONextGenAwards

BCO NEXTGEN AWARDS

The winners for each category were revealed at the Awards evening on 12 November 2019.

NextGen’s PropTech Company of the Year

(Nominations from NextGen’s only – under 35’s). Voted for by BCO NextGen members.

Recognising the burgeoning presence of PropTech in the commercial real estate market, this award acknowledged organisations that have driven technology innovation in the past year.

Winner: Built-ID

NextGen’s Employer of the Year

(Nominations from NextGen’s only – under 35’s). Voted for by BCO NextGen members.

Recognising organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment and a real commitment to the welfare of its employees, resulting in high staff satisfaction levels and a well-motivated, ambitious and integrated workforce.

Winner: chapmanbdsp

NextGen Rising Star London and South East

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner: 

Paula Gonzalez, John Robertson Architects

NextGen Rising Star Midlands and East Anglia

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner: Roxana Botezatu, Gensler

NextGen Rising Star Northern England and North Wales

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner: Simon Hill, DLG Architects LLP

NextGen Rising Star Scotland

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner: Claire Ann Harkins, McLaughlin and Harvey Workspace

NextGen Rising Star South West England and South Wales

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner: Lowri Jeffs, Arup

Graduate of the Year

Recognising a graduate who has recently entered into the commercial property industry

Winner: Bongai Muyambo, chapmanbdsp

Inspirational Leader of the Year

Recognising a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent

Winner: Katrina Kostic Samen, KKS Savills

BCO NEXTGEN AWARDS 2019 NOMINATIONS

The winners will be revealed on 12 November at the Awards evening.

NextGen’s Employer of the Year 

Recognising organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment and a real commitment to the welfare of its employees, resulting in high staff satisfaction levels and a well-motivated, ambitious and integrated workforce.

The nominees are:

BuckleyGrayYeoman
chapmanbdsp
Elementa Consulting
Elliott Wood
Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
Method Consulting
StreetDots
WiredScore

NextGen’s PropTech Company of the Year – NEW FOR 2019!

Recognising the burgeoning presence of PropTech in the commercial real estate market, this award acknowledged organisations that have driven technology innovation in the past year.

The nominees are:

Built-ID
District Technologies
Equiem
Grid Edge
Spica Technologies Ltd
VTS

NextGen Rising Star London and South East

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

 

  • Must be based in London or the South East
  • Must be aged 35 or under at time of nomination
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution to their own organisation, evidence required
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution outside of their own organisation, evidence required
  • Must have contact details for 1 referee who can be contacted by the judges for a supporting statement

 

Judged by:

Lindsey Barrett, CMS & BCO NextGen London Committee Member
Racheal Cadey, Edge Architecture and Design & BCO Board of Management Member
David Illingworth, AKT II & BCO NextGen London Committee Member

SHORTLIST

Paula Gonzalez, Project Director, John Robertson Architects
Alex Lawlor, Project Manager, Faithful+Gould
Nils Rage, Sustainable Design and Innovation Manager, Landsec

NextGen Rising Star Midlands and East Anglia

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

 
  • Must be based in the Midlands or East Anglia
  • Must be aged 35 or under at time of nomination
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution to their own organisation, evidence required
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution outside of their own organisation, evidence required
  • Must have contact details for 1 referee who can be contacted by the judges for a supporting statement

Judged by:

Joe Huddleston, Gensler & BCO NextGen Midlands Committee Member
Danny Parmar, Overbury & BCO East Anglia Committee Chair
Stephen Townsend, Associated Architects & BCO NextGen Midlands Committee Member

SHORTLIST

Roxana Botezatu, Architect, Gensler
Rob George, Asset Manager, Bruntwood
Elspeth McLelland, Office Manager , Gensler

NextGen Rising Star Northern England and North Wales  

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

 
  • Must be based in Northern England or North Wales
  • Must be aged 35 or under at time of nomination
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution to their own organisation, evidence required
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution outside of their own organisation, evidence required
  • Must have contact details for 1 referee who can be contacted by the judges for a supporting statement

Judged by:

Kate Howe, Muse Developments
Richard Robinson, Shulmans & BCO NextGen North Committee Chair
Mathew Teare, SAS & BCO NextGen North Committee Member

SHORTLIST

Nathalie Baxter, Associate, FaulknerBrowns Architects
Natasha Dance, Associate Interior Designer, 5plus architects
Simon Hill, Associate Director , DLG Architects LLP

NextGen Rising Star Scotland

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)     

  • Must be based in Scotland
  • Must be aged 35 or under at time of nomination
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution to their own organisation, evidence required
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution outside of their own organisation, evidence required
  • Must have contact details for 1 referee who can be contacted by the judges for a supporting statement

Judged by:

Neal Hemingway, Threesixty Architecture & BCO NextGen Scotland Committee Member
Kirsteen Lamont, JLL & BCO NextGen Scotland Committee Member
Craig Tenant, Ryden & BCO Scotland Committee Member

 

SHORTLIST

Fraser Davie, Architect, Keppie
Claire Ann Harkins, General Manager, McLaughlin and Harvey Workspace
Peter​ Hendry, Director, Woolgar Hunter

NextGen Rising Star South West England and South Wales

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

  • Must be based in the South West England and South Wales
  • Must be aged 35 or under at time of nomination
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution to their own organisation, evidence required
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution outside of their own organisation, evidence required
  • Must have contact details for 1 referee who can be contacted by the judges for a supporting statement

Judged by:

Matthew Heaman, Hoare Lea & BCO South West Committee Member
Sarah Trahair-Williams, Turner & Townsend & BCO NextGen South West Committee Member
Emma Wan, AWW & BCO NextGen South West Committee Chair

SHORTLIST

Peter Britland, Senior Cost Manager , Turner & Townsend
Chris Fagg, Project Manager, Turner & Townsend
Lowri Jeffs, Senior Engineer, Arup

Graduate of the Year

Recognising a graduate who has recently entered into the commercial property industry (within the last 1-2 years)

  • Must have contact details for 1 referee who can be contacted by the judges for a supporting statement
  • Nominee must have made a significant contribution to their own organisation, evidence required
  • Nominee must have made a significant contribution outside of their own organisation, evidence required

 

Judged by:

Clare Ashmore, Pakeray & BCO Board of Management Member
Carl Giles, alinea & BCO NextGen London Committee Chair
Michelle Marwood, Blackstone & BCO Board of Management Member

SHORTLIST

Edward Kilpatrick, Graduate Mechanical Engineer, AECOM
Bongai Muyambo, Graduate Mechanical Engineer, champmanbdsp
Jessica Ritchie, Project Engineer, Evolve Consulting Engineers

Inspirational Leader of the Year

Recognising a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent

  • Nominations welcome from those aged 35 and under
  • The nominee can be any age.
  • Must have contact details for 1 referee who can be contacted by the judges for a supporting statement. The referee can either be the person who has experienced the inspirational leadership, or alternatively a person who has witnessed the nominee leading others.

Judged by:

Andrew Campbell, Multiplex & BCO NextGen London Committee Member
Emily Pallot, Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt & BCO NextGen London Committee Member
James Pellatt, Great Portland Estates & BCO Board of Management Member

SHORTLIST

Phil Breeden, Cost Consultancy Director, Mace Limited
Katrina Kostic Samen, Managing Partner, KKS
Lorna Walker , Director, Strategic Projects, CBRE

BCO NEXTGEN AWARDS 2019 SPONSORS

Are you keen to showcase your brand to a room full of the next generation? Join us as sponsors, where you will benefit from free event tickets and brand promotion before, during and after the event. Download the Sponsorship Opportunities brochure or email events@bco.org.uk to discuss.

Headline Sponsor:

 

Multiplex 

Multiplex has been delivering landmark property and infrastructure assets for more than 55 years. Multiplex is a leading international contractor with a focus on sustainable growth and a presence in Europe, Canada, the Middle East, Australia and India. The company’s expertise encompasses the residential, health, retail, commercial, tourism, education, engineering and infrastructure sectors, and as a group, Multiplex has earned more than 680 industry awards.

Established in 1962, the company’s work to date comprises more than 955 projects with a combined value of US$80 billion. Multiplex is backed by the financial stability and global relationships of its parent company Brookfield, which supports its continued growth.

www.multiplex.global/

Gold Sponsor:

Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with 48,000 employees in approximately 400 offices and 70 countries. In 2017, the firm had revenue of $6.9 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services. To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com or follow @CushWake on Twitter.

Silver Sponsors:

21.Construction

We don’t want to follow the same formula as our peers, which is why we always search for better ways to work and new ways to tackle the challenges a project team can face.
As a specialist fit out and refurbishment main contractor we deliver exceptional change for our clients – from old to new, or from nothing to something. Our dynamic team is made up of technical experts and creative thinkers, reshaping our industry through our commitment to delivering difference.

https://21.construction/

Faithful+Gould

Faithful+Gould is an integrated project and programme management consultancy operating across 50+ offices around the world. We support our clients with the construction and management of their key assets, projects and programmes.
We have specialist teams delivering within commercial property and corporate real estate. For us there is a key differentiator between the two, determined by our clients, their requirements and the skill sets required by our people to create positive outcomes for every project and programme we deliver on.
Our end to end service delivery ensures we commit throughout the duration of a project or programme, from new build offices, retail banking roll out, corporate office move or rationalisation of an estate, we’ll deliver.
Faithful+Gould is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.

www.fgould.com/uk-europe/

Bronze Sponsors:

 

Bluepoint Technologies

www.bluepointtechnologies.co.uk/

 

Derwent London

www.derwentlondon.com/

 

Gleeds

www.gleeds.com

 

Great Portland Estates

www.gpe.co.uk

 

Grimshaw Architects

https://grimshaw.global/

BCO NEXTGEN AWARDS 2018

THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2018, 6.30-11.30PM, ETC.VENUES 155 BISHOPSGATE, LONDON

SPONSORS

Many thanks to our sponsors. 

Headline Sponsor: 

Media Partner:

Join the conversation on the BCO social media channels @BCO_UK @BCO_NextGen #BCONextGenAwards

BCO NEXTGEN AWARDS

The winners for each category were revealed at the Awards evening on 1 November 2018.

NextGen’s Employer of the Year (nominations from NextGen’s only – under 35’s)

Voted for by BCO NextGen members

 

Recognising organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment and a real commitment to the welfare of its employees, resulting in high staff satisfaction levels and a well-motivated, ambitious and integrated workforce.

Winner:

Elliott Wood Partnership

NextGen Rising Star London and South East

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Joint Winners:

Ryan Dempster, Buckley Gray Yeoman

Laura Hannigan, AKT II

NextGen Rising Star Midlands and East Anglia

 

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner:

Guy Revell, Bruntwood

NextGen Rising Star Northern England and North Wales  

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner:

Heather Evans, Rider Levett Bucknall
 

NextGen Rising Star Scotland

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner:

Emma Macleod, Hurley Palmer Flatt

NextGen Rising Star South West England and South Wales

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

Winner:

Matthew Hartley, Arup

Graduate of the Year

Recognising a graduate who has recently entered into the commercial property industry

Winner:

Harri John, Cushman & Wakefield

Inspirational Leader of the Year

Recognising a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent

Winner:

Amanda Whittington, Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios

BCO NEXTGEN AWARDS

Voted for by BCO NextGen members

 

Recognising organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment and a real commitment to the welfare of its employees, resulting in high staff satisfaction levels and a well-motivated, ambitious and integrated workforce.

Finalists:

British Land 
 
Burges Salmon 
 
ChapmanBDSP
 
Cooper Cromar 
 
Elliott Wood Partnership 
 
Method Consulting LLP 
 
Space
 
U+I

NextGen Rising Star London and South East

Judged by:

 
Lucy Arthur, Ashby Capital
 
Carl Giles, alinea consulting
 
Benjamin Lesser, Derwent London
 

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

  • Must be based in London or the South East
  • Must be aged 35 or under at time of nomination
  • Must have 3 referees who can support the nomination. There must be one internal referee and one external refer to the nominees own organisation
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution to their own organisation, evidence required
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution outside of their own organisation, evidence required

 

Finalists:

Ryan Dempster, Buckley Gray Yeoman
 
Maria Fernandez Cachafeiro, Multiplex 
 
Laura Hannigan, AKT II
NextGen Rising Star Midlands and East Anglia

Judged by:

Rob Groves, Argent
 
Joe Huddleston, Overbury
 

Gemma Wilkinson, GVA

 

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

 

  • Must be based in the Midlands or East Anglia
  • Must be aged 35 or under at time of nomination
  • Must have 3 referees who can support the nomination. There must be one internal referee and one external refer to the nominees own organisation
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution to their own organisation, evidence required
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution outside of their own organisation, evidence required

 

Finalists:

Fraser Godfrey, Glenn Howells Architects
 
Guy Revell, Bruntwood 

NextGen Rising Star Northern England and North Wales  

Judged by:

Phil Doyle, 5plus architects

 
Rob Phillips, Cartwright Pickard 
 
Mathew Teare, SAS International

 

 

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

 

  • Must be based in Northern England or North Wales
  • Must be aged 35 or under at time of nomination
  • Must have 3 referees who can support the nomination. There must be one internal referee and one external refer to the nominees own organisation
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution to their own organisation, evidence required
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution outside of their own organisation, evidence required

 

Finalists:

Natasha Dance, 5plus architects
 
Heather Evans, Rider Levett Bucknall 
 
Michael Simpson, GT3 Architects 

NextGen Rising Star Scotland

Judged by:

 
Michael Kilpatrick, Goodson Associates
 
Gillian Stewart, Michael Laid Architects
 
Teresa Wong, CMS

 

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

  • Must be based in Scotland
  • Must be aged 35 or under at time of nomination
  • Must have 3 referees who can support the nomination. There must be one internal referee and one external refer to the nominees own organisation
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution to their own organisation, evidence required
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution outside of their own organisation, evidence required

Finalists:

Michael Gallacher, Abstract Securities

Emma Macleod, Hurley Palmer Flatt
 
Toni McCall, Space

NextGen Rising Star South West England and South Wales

Judged by: 

 
Natasha Cottell, ISG
 
Andy Heath, Cushman & Wakefield
 
James Horton, Burges Salmon
 

Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

  • Must be based in the South West England and South Wales
  • Must be aged 35 or under at time of nomination
  • Must have 3 referees who can support the nomination. There must be one internal referee and one external refer to the nominees own organisation
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution to their own organisation, evidence required
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding contribution outside of their own organisation, evidence required

Finalists:

Alex Carron Brown, AWW
 
Matthew Hartley, Arup
 
Toni Riddiford, Stride Treglown

Graduate of the Year

 

Judged by:
 
Lindsey Barrett, CMS
 
Peter Wynne Rees CBE, The Bartlett, UCL Faculty of the Built Environment 
 
James Pellatt, Great Portland Estates

 

 

Recognising a graduate who has recently entered into the commercial property industry

  • Must have 3 referees who can support the nomination. There must be one internal referee and one external refer to the nominee’s own organisation
  • Nominee must have made a significant contribution to their own organisation, evidence required
  • Nominee must have made a significant contribution outside of their own organisation, evidence required

Finalists:

Harri John, Cushman & Wakefield

Kieran Pearce, BW Workplace Experts

 

Inspirational Leader of the Year

Judged by:
 
Lindsey Barrett, CMS
 
Peter Wynne Rees CBE, The Bartlett, UCL Faculty of the Built Environment 
 
James Pellatt, Great Portland Estates
 

Recognising a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent

  • Nominations welcome from those aged 35 and under
  • The nominee can be any age. 
  • Must have 1 referee who can support the nomination. The referee can either be the person who has experienced the inspirational leadership, or alternatively a person who has witnessed the nominee leading others.

Finalists:

Richard Clark, Burges Salmon

Carol Costello, Cullinan Studio 
 
Amanda Whittington, Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios

BCO NEXTGEN AWARDS FAQs

Awards entries

How can I nominate myself or a colleague? 

Please complete a NextGen Awards 2018 Nominations form – found here. Supporting documentation will need to be sent to events@bco.org.uk

When do nominations open and close?  

Nominations open 4 June 2018, and close 13 July 2018.
When will the nominees be revealed?
 
Check the BCO NextGen webpage in August 2018 to see the nominees. We will also be in touch with those nominated.
 
Can I submit nominations without 3 referees?

No, there must be 3 referees supporting the nominations. There must be one external referee and one internal referee including within this. If you are nominating someone other than yourself, you will be considered as one referee.

Can I enter the same person in in two categories?

Yes. You will need to complete a nominations form for each nomination.

NextGen Awards Dinner

How early can I book?
Bookings open to all on 20 July 2018.

Can I reserve a table and pay for it later?
No, table reservations are only confirmed after receipt of payment.

How can I ensure we get a good table position at the Awards?
The front tables are allocated to sponsors and the BCO. The rest of the seating is allocated randomly or you can choose your seats when booking. The venue is a fairly small space so even those on the back tables will not miss out.

Who do I talk to about possibly sponsoring the Awards?
Please email events@bco.org.uk.

What are the timings for the Dinner?
The evening will start with a drinks reception at 6.30pm. Dinner will be served at 7.30pm. The Awards will draw to a close around 11.30pm and the venue must be clear by 12am. There is no cash bar at the venue. Food and drink will be provided as part of the ticket price.  

When will the tickets be sent out?
We will be using e-tickets only, which will be emailed to guests. Tickets will be emailed shortly before the event.

What do I do if I have a food allergy or special dietary requirement?
If you have a specific food allergy or special dietary requirements, please email events@bco.org.uk.  

What is the Dress Code?
Business Casual.

One of my guests has just dropped out and I need to change the name on the table, can I do this?
Yes, please email registration@sasevents.co.uk with the name of the person who has dropped out and the name of their replacement.

BCO NEXTGEN AWARDS 2017 - WINNERS

Mentor of the Year
John Forrester, Cushman & Wakefield


Rising Star London and South East
Christopher Christophi, Perkins+Will


Rising Star Midlands and East Anglia
Steve Townsend, Associated Architects


Rising Star Northern England and North Wales
Ian Walsh, Cartwright Pickard Architects


Rising Star Scotland
Hazel Pearson, Michael Laird Architects


Rising Star South West England and South Wales
Kel Ross, Arup


NextGen Choice Award for Innovative Fit Out
The Estee Lauder companies, London


NextGen Choice Award for Innovative Workplace
8 Finsbury Circus, London


BCO NextGen Workplace Competition 2017
88MpH
Annabel Koeck, Grimshaw
Amelia Maxwell, Lend Lease
Laura Hannigan, AKTII
Jennifer Barnes, Future City

Many thanks to the event sponsors:

BCO NEXTGEN AWARDS 2016 - WINNERS

Mentor of the Year Award
Recognizing a senior industry member who has mentored and developed the next generation of office talent.

WINNER: Nick Searl, Partner, Argent LLP

NextGen Rising Star (under 35) – Scotland – sponsored by Aberdeen Asset Management
Recognizing an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

WINNER: Jordan McCaffery, Partner, HK Surveying & Design

“The venue was the perfect setting for the NextGen awards, the U+I building is a truly inspiring space and added to the excitement of the evening. It was great to meet and mingle with my peers from across the UK, and to discuss a variety of projects that we are involved in. I was shortlisted for the ‘Rising Star’ award Scotland, and absolutely delighted to have won on the evening – it’s truly a privilege to be recognised for my achievements to date.

This award, together with my BCO award for best fit-out Scotland, really capped off a successful year for me personally.”

-Jordan McCaffery  

NextGen Rising Star (under 35) – North – sponsored by U+I
Recognizing an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

WINNER: Michelle Rothwell, MD, Watch This Space

“I feel incredibly honoured to have been recognised by a such a highly respected organisation as BCO on both a regional and national level. Having only launched a year ago, this endorsement from BCO will help raise the profile of our business further and position Watch This Space as one to watch. The future’s looking bright!”

-Michelle Rothwell 

NextGen Rising Star (under 35) – Midlands
Recognizing an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

WINNER: Sunil Johal, Project Director, Argent LLP

“NextGen for me, creates a setting which not only sets out to mentor but also actively encourages the communication of best practice in all aspects of the office sector. To be a winner at the BCO’s inaugural NextGen Awards, and be considered as one the UK’s best young stars in the commercial property sector, is a huge privilege and one I am very proud of. The inaugural NextGen awards was a fantastic evening and I encourage all young office sector professionals to get involved.”

-Sunil Johal  

NextGen Rising Star (under 35) – South West
Recognizing an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

WINNER: Drew Nesbitt, Senior Associate, Burges Salmon

“BCO NextGen has been great for networking among peers and senior industry colleagues both in the southwest and across the U.K. The awards dinner was the opposite of what you would usually expect. Fresh and hip using space within an office to host 200 of the next generation in the sector. Winning was an award for all involved in growing next gen in the south west and the work they have put in.”

-Drew Nesbitt

NextGen Rising Star (under 35) – London & SE – sponsored by alinea consulting
Recognizing an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)

WINNER: Simon Wyatt, Associate Director, Cundall

“The BCO NextGen is a great opportunity to network and collaborate with the brightest and best professional is the commercial sector. I have been able to forge great relationships and partnerships both from attending a number of BCO NextGen events and being a member of the BCO Environmental Social Governance Group.

It’s fantastic to have won the BCO NextGen award, and be recognised for my work. I believe this win demonstrates the dramatic rise in the awareness of and commitment to health and well-being in the workplace.”

-Simon Wyatt 

NextGen Choice for Innovative Fit Out – sponsored by Wates/Aecom
Space nomination for providing the next generation of office environment chosen from BCO regional and national winners

WINNER: Berghaus HQ, Sunderland

NextGen Choice for Innovative Workplace – sponsored by Faithful & Gould
Building nomination for providing next generation of office buildings chosen from BCO regional and national winners

WINNER: 22 Station Road, Cambridge

Next Gen Trailblazer Award – sponsored by Gardiner & Theobald
Wildcard Main Prize for establishing a paradigm/trend shift in the office sector (Could be a person/building/company/technology)

WINNER: Michelle Rothwell, MD, Watch this Space

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