The ACT’s property industry honoured its brightest talent at the People in Property Awards Gala, held at the National Arboretum on Friday night.

Property Council ACT & Capital Region executive director Ashlee Berry said: “These awards are about celebrating the people behind the projects – the visionaries, the leaders, the collaborators driving Canberra forward.

“Whether it’s creating inclusive workplaces, mentoring the next generation, or delivering sustainable and community-focused developments, these award winners embody the values that make our sector strong.”

The 2025 People in Property Award winners 

• Rising Star Award – Nadia Hight, DOMA: Recognised for redefining workplace design with a focus on sustainability, flexibility and wellbeing.

• Pathfinder Award – Jacob Crane, Jenarc: For visionary leadership and a community-first approach to construction, alongside advocacy for mental health and gender balance.

• People First Award – Infrastructure Canberra: Celebrated for the creation of the iCBR Inclusion Hub, a staff-designed space fostering belonging and visibility.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award – Daniel Noble, Lendlease: Acknowledged for championing meaningful cultural change in construction through his leadership of the CIT Woden Project and gender equity advocacy.

• Industry Impact Award – Bernie Cusack, Sellick Consultants: Awarded for decades of leadership in engineering, expanding Canberra’s civil footprint and mentoring future leaders.

• Team of the Year – JLL Canberra: Recognised for over 50 years of service and innovation in real estate across leasing, capital markets, sustainability and facilities management.

• Allan Wylucki Leadership Award – Vince Whiteside, Village Building Company: For principled, long-standing leadership that has built both thriving communities and a legacy of ethical development.

• A judges’ commendation for Team of the Year was also awarded to Canberra Town Planning.