A Spectacular Evening at the CIJ Awards Romania 2024
The CIJ Awards Romania 2024 delivered an unforgettable evening, bringing together the brightest stars of the real estate and property investment industry. Hosted in the sophisticated surroundings of the Radisson Blu Bucharest, the event celebrated excellence across the sector, with leading developers, investors, architects, and professionals gathering to honor remarkable achievements in various categories.
The awards highlighted innovative projects, visionary leadership, and groundbreaking developments that continue to shape Romania’s dynamic real estate landscape. With a record-breaking number of entries and attendees, the 2024 edition reflected the industry’s growing competitiveness and sophistication. The evening featured inspiring speeches, invaluable networking opportunities, and a collective dedication to raising industry standards, solidifying the CIJ Awards as a flagship event on the sector’s annual calendar.
A heartfelt thank you goes to Iulia Parlea, one of Romania’s most esteemed TV presenters, who masterfully hosted the evening, and to Nicoleta Nuca, a celebrated pop musician from Bucharest, whose captivating performance added a memorable touch to the event. Together, they made the CIJ Awards Romania 2024 an extraordinary celebration of talent, innovation, and excellence.
This year's Winners:
Best Office Development of the Year - AFI Loft by AFI Europe
Best Office Refurbishment of the Year- Corner Office Building by Global Vision
Best Office Buildup In Development - Timpuri Noi Square, Phase 2 by Vastint Romani
Best Retail Development & Developer of the Year - Arges Mall by Prime Kapital
Best Warehouse Development & Developer of the Year - VGP Park Brasov, Inter Cars by VGP Romania
Best Warehouse Buildup in Development - CTPark Bucharest West, BUW 24 by CTP
Best Standard Residential Development of the Year - Vulcan Residence by NEPI Rockcastle
Best Premium Residential Development of the Year - Nusco City by Nusco
Best Residential Developer of the Year - Speedwell
Best Residential Buildup In Development - The Meadows by Speedwell
Best Commercial Design FIT-OUT (Project) of the Year - Coca Cola HQ @ Globalworth Campus B / Floors 4 & 12 by WEMAT Global
Best Leading Green Development & Developer of the Year - Shopping Centers portfolio by NEPI Rockcastle
Best Investment Transaction of the Year
M Core – Mitiska 25 retail parks portfolio by Mitiska REIM (EUR 219 million)
Best Land Transaction of the Year - HILS Development – 12 ha (Preciziei) by Roca
Best Office Lease of the Year - Pragmatic Play (12,200 sqm) at AFI Tech Park 2
Best Office Renewal of the Year - Genpact (29,104 sqm) at Hermes Business Campus
Best Retail Lease of the Year - Primark (5,000 sqm ) at VIVO! Cluj-Napoca
Best Warehouse Lease of the Year - LPP (24,000 sqm) at CTPark Bucharest West
Best International Commercial RE Agency of the Year - Cushman & Wakefield Echinox
Best Local Commercial RE Agency of the Year - Fortim Trusted Advisors
Best Residential RE Agency of the Year - North Bucharest Investments
Best Commercial Design Space Company of the Year - Theta Furniture & More
Best Property Management Company of the Year - Colliers
Best Constructor of the Year - Bog’Art
Best Real Estate Law Firm of the Year - Biris Goran
Best Tax & Financial Advisory of the Year - Biris Goran
Best Project Management Company of the Year - Optim Project Management
Best Facility Management Company of the Year - Coral Construct
Best Architectural Firm of the Year - Chapman Taylor
Best Coworking Brand of the Year - Mindspace
Best Facades Solution Provider of the Year - Alumil
Best Sustainable Photovoltaics Systems Providers of the Year - WIREN
Best Marketing & PR Professional of the Year - Eliza Onica, Vastint Romania
Best Property Leadership of the Year - Ema Iftimie. Globalworth
As the CIJ Awards Romania 2024 came to a close, it left attendees inspired and motivated for the year ahead, reinforcing its position as one of the most anticipated events in the real estate calendar.
The winners of the competition were selected in a three-stage voting jury committee process. These being a selected jury committee of 40+ recognised experts from the real estate, investment, architectural and construction industries.
The winners of each individual categories also advance as nominations for the Best of the Best CIJ HOF (Hall of Fame) Awards in 2025. The Hall of Fame Awards is the climax to the CIJ Awards series, pitting the winning projects and companies from around Central & Eastern Europe against each other to determine who the Best of the Best really are.
About CIJ EUROPE:
For almost 30 years, CIJ EUROPE has been reporting on new projects, properties, transactions and development initiatives, while also providing commentaries and detailed analyses of the market, statistics and information on the latest trends in Northern, Central and Eastern Europe and in the international real estate development community. It presents interviews with the people who shape the industry, influential politicians, and key officials who decide on planning and public tenders. It is an important and reliable source of information about the development, property and construction industry in CEE and Europe.
