MAY 22, 2025 | DUBAI

Technology And Innovation In Fm

Education & Development Initiative Of The Year

Health & Safety Initiative Of The Year

Sustainability Initiative Of The Year

Property Management Company of the Year

Cleaning Company of the Year

Sanitation & Waste Management Company of the Year

Security Company of the Year

Software Solution Company of the Year

Young Facilities Manager of the Year

CEO of the Year

Facilities Manager of the Year

Visionary Leader of the Year

Overall FM Company of the Year

Excellence in Customer Service

Sustainable FM Company of the Year

Community Management Company of the Year

Unsung Hero of the Year

FM App of the Year

Specialised Engineering Project of the Year

Innovative FM Company of the Year

Women Executive of the Year

Technological Leader of the Year

Excellence in Maintenance and Operations

Best Smart Maintenance Solution Provider

Excellence in Integrated Facility Management

Best Soft FM Provider

About

THE EVENT

The Innovation in Facilities Management Awards 2025 stands as a premier event celebrating the exceptional achievements of the region’s facilities management professionals.

These awards honor individual excellence, corporate prowess, innovative projects, and groundbreaking technologies. With 17 diverse categories, companies are encouraged to nominate the people, projects, and initiatives they are most proud of. An esteemed panel of industry experts will carefully evaluate all entries.

The winners will be announced at a glamorous gala dinner held at a luxurious five-star venue—an evening that promises to be a memorable celebration and an unparalleled networking opportunity. Awardees will receive a prestigious trophy, along with extensive recognition in both print and online platforms through Construction Business News ME.

Don’t miss this chance to showcase your excellence and shine at the most anticipated event in the FM industry for 2025. Nominate now to take your place among the industry’s finest!

Award categories

FM Awards

Entries for the Technology & Innovation in FM should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words: What impact has the implementation of technology had on core services? How has the incorporation of technology benefitted the company in reducing costs and improving its internal infrastructure? Were any new services developed and introduced as a result of technological advancements? To what degree has technology enabled the company to become competitive in the market?

This award recognises exceptional school or university development in the Middle East. The winner will be decided based on the building's architecture, innovation, and how engaging and inspiring the project is for its students and staff.

The award will go to an incredible healthcare project with an architecture that promotes the health and wellbeing of its occupants. Judges will be looking for a project with a holistic design and innovative approaches to healthcare environments.

The award will go to the outstanding architectural project —residential, commercial, or retail, which is most sustainable, and has used extensive environment-friendly initiatives hence reducing the carbon footprints.

The award for Property Management Company of the Year will go to a PM firm or asset management firm that’s making rapid strides either through its own FM division, or via its outsourced FM operator. Entries for the Property Management Company of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words: What are some of your outstanding achievements over the last 12 months? Kindly detail how you have engaged FM companies? What is the scope of work you outsource to FM companies? Have you increased your business share in the leasing and renting space, give details. What is the value of the assets you manage, give a rough break down (residential/commercial)?

The award for Cleaning Company of the Year will go to the company that can demonstrate the greatest impact it has had on a project or projects. It will be a company that has excelled in providing or arranging cleaning services for a significant project and/or contract. Entries for the Cleaning Company of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words: How has the cleaning company demonstrated its organisational ability? How has the cleaning company contributed to a project’s success? What has the cleaning company done to boost operational performance? What has the cleaning company done to manage its own professional development? How has the cleaning company shown its commitment to the improvement of the environment with the FM industry?

The award for Sanitation & Waste Management Company of the Year will go to the company that can demonstrate the best record of progress and delivery for its clients, while maintaining an exemplary HSE record and showing signs of commercial strength and growth. Entries for the Sanitation & Waste Management Company of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words: How has the company demonstrated its ability to deliver projects? How has the company contributed to its clients’ success? What has the company done to deliver exceptional HSE performance? What has the company done to manage the professional development of its staff? How does the company demonstrate commercial strength and growth? How has the company shown its commitment to the improvement of the regional FM industry?

The award for Security Company of the Year will go to a company that has excelled in providing or arranging security services for a significant project and/or contract. The overall solution/service provided will be in response to a specific need/requirement, showcasing innovation and a strong sense of bottom-line deliverable. Entries for the Security Company of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words: How has the company demonstrated its security services? How has the company contributed to the success of its security projects? What has the company done to manage its own professional development? How has the security company shown its commitment to the improvement of the regional FM industry?

Entries for the Software Solutions Company of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 500 words and include the following information: Name of the company, workforce, headquarters Financial results for the previous two years or nearest estimates Demonstrate ways in which the company has grown in the past year in terms of revenue, profit, opening new offices, expanding its service offering Demonstrate how your software has helped and assisted your clients

The award for Young Facilities Manager of the Year will go to the person that has made an important contribution to the FM industry. Open to facilities managers aged 35 and under who have added value and actively contributed to a successful facilities management operation in any sector over the past 12 months. Evidence needed: Proof of age and evidence detailing the contribution(s) made to the company during the last 12 months. Entries for the Young Facilities Manager of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words: How has the young facilities manager added value and actively contributed to a successful facilities management operation? How has the young facilities manager contributed to the development of the company’s employees? How has the young facilities manager contributed to the company’s reputation?

The award for CEO of the Year will go to the Chief Executive Officer who demonstrated and deliverd outstanding results at his/her architecture organisation in the past 12 months.

The award for Facilities Manager of the Year will go to the person that has made an important contribution to the FM industry. Entries for the Facilities Manager of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words: How has the facilities manager contributed to its surrounding environment or community? How has the facilities manager demonstrated FM best practice? Has the facilities manager delivered a project within time and budget parameters? Explain. What safety initiatives has a facilities manager put in place on a project and how effective were they What aspects of the facilities manager make them interesting or significant for the region?

The award for Visionary Leader of the Year will go to the individual who can demonstrate delivering outstanding results at his or her organisation during the previous 12 months. Entrants for the Visionary Leader of the Year category should support their nomination by providing the following information in no more than 500 words: Name of the person, his full job title, job duration with the company Evidence of the company’s growth and financial success during his/her tenure Details of contracts won and projects delivered during the period Evidence of the executive’s contribution to this success Evidence of helping the organisation to evolve and develop Clear evidence of innovation during the period

The award for overall FM Company of the Year will go to the company that can demonstrate how it has had the greatest impact on the FM-related business. The winning company is well-respected, with a solid reputation among customers and the industry as a whole. Its all-round performance in the FM industry over the past year, as exhibited by in its ongoing involvement in flagship contracts and/or projects, will have built on a track record characterized by service excellence, delivery and innovation. Entries for the Overall FM Company of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words: How has the company demonstrated its leadership ability? How has the company contributed to its financial success? What has the company done to boost operational performance? What has the company done to manage professional development? How has the company shown its commitment to the improvement of the regional FM industry? What is the CSR initiative, and how has the initiative contributed to the welfare of the wider community?

TThe award for Excellence in Customer Service will go to the company that demonstrates the best record of keeping customers satisfied and retaining them Companies should submit in 500 words about the initiatives they have taken to ensure the best customer service has been given.

Nomination

Submit Your Nominations Here

  • How to nominate?
  • Click “Submit Nominations’ on the homepage
  • Complete nomination details, such as name of company or person you are nominating
  • Answer all of the required questions clearly
  • In your submission, be sure to include details showing why your entry deserves to win over others.
  • Collate all your supporting documents to a single pdf file no larger than 10MB and upload with the nomination through the upload button
  • Click on ‘Submit’ button to complete the process
  • An automatic message will confirm that your nomination has been sent and a confirmation email sent to you
  • Any queries can be e-mailed to vibha@bncpublishing.net

Nomination Deadline: 28thApril 2025

We've noticed that some companies submit nominations but are unable to attend the event when shortlisted due to budget or travel constraints. We kindly request that you only submit if you can attend the ceremony, as absence creates confusion and takes away opportunities from other deserving companies.

Deadline

28 April
2025

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