Real estate professionals and companies worldwide have until August 15, 2026, to submit their work for the IPS Awards 2026, a recognition program running alongside the 22nd edition of IPS in Dubai. The event takes place September 7 to 9 at Dubai World Trade Centre, drawing industry leaders, innovators, and emerging talent from across the global real estate sector.
Dawood Al Shezawi, President of IPS, frames the awards as something more than a trophy ceremony. “This year, we look forward to welcoming exceptional submissions from around the world, showcasing the diversity of ideas, projects, and leadership shaping the future of real estate,” he said. “Through the IPS Awards, we aim to encourage knowledge exchange, and create new opportunities for collaboration that support the sustainable growth of the industry on a global scale.” For professionals working to distinguish themselves in a competitive global market, that framing matters.
The submission process divides recognition into two streams. Corporate Awards honor institutional excellence across the real estate value chain, with categories including Real Estate Developer of the Year, Sustainable Building Project of the Year, Property Management Company of the Year, Facility Management Company of the Year, Architecture Firm of the Year, and PropTech Company of the Year. Individual Awards celebrate outstanding professional achievement, featuring titles such as Real Estate CEO of the Year, Real Estate Women Leader of the Year, Emirati Women Leader of the Year, Broker of the Year, and Emirati Broker of the Year.
An independent jury of leading real estate experts and industry specialists will evaluate all entries against international benchmarks. Short version: the bar is high. The assessment focuses on project quality, innovation, sustainability, operational excellence, and industry-wide impact, ensuring that recognized work reflects genuine advancement rather than profile alone.
By contrast, the broader IPS event is structured to serve the full spectrum of the industry, not just award contenders. The 22nd edition brings together a real estate forum, specialized workshops, expert panel discussions, international pavilions, PropTech startup spaces, and dedicated zones for investors, entrepreneurs, and developers. The program runs across five core pillars: IPS Real Estate, IPS Future Cities, IPS Startups and PropTech, IPS Design, and IPS Services. Specialized conferences and initiatives supporting Emirati talent and professional development sit alongside these pillars, reinforcing IPS’s position as a global meeting point for the real estate ecosystem.
The awards program itself reflects a wider commitment to spotlighting best practices, innovative projects, and initiatives that raise industry standards and contribute to sustainable market growth. Celebrating the companies and individuals driving progress, the program aims to encourage adoption of smart solutions and advanced technologies reshaping real estate globally.
With the August 15 deadline approaching, the question for professionals and firms is straightforward: does the work speak for itself at an international level? Complete information about award categories, eligibility requirements, judging criteria, and the submission process is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/03/3337732/0/en/ips-awards-brings-global-real-estate-excellence-to-the-spotlight-during-ips-2026.html, and additional details about the broader IPS event can be found at www.ipscongress.com.