Eligibility and Criteria

Nominees should be industry professionals based and operating in Europe and can be ULI members as well as non-members. 

The evaluation of the nominations and selection of the winners will be the responsibility of a Jury, consisting of a selection of ULI Europe Executive Committee members, Governing Trustees, Trustees, ULI NEXT and Young Leaders, as well as other senior industry leaders.  

Awards Criteria

ULI European Leader Award 

A senior leader whose achievements throughout their lifetime exemplify personal and professional contributions to the real estate industry and to the community. 

Criteria

  • Vision, leadership 
  • Capability of driving innovation in real estate 
  • Track record for sustainable business models/projects 
  • Contribution to the reputation of the industry 
  • Commitment to the community 
  • Role model for younger generations

ULI European Talent Award 

A young talent (maximum 35 years old) standing out for their professional, personal and civic commitments to the real estate industry and to the community. 

Criteria

  • Vision, leadership 
  • Capability of driving innovation in real estate 
  • Track record for sustainable business models/projects 
  • Contribution to the reputation of the industry 
  • Commitment to the community 
  • Role model for younger generations

ULI European Trish Barrigan Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) 

An individual standing out for their leadership and contribution in advancing and promoting DEI in the real estate industry and the broader community.  

Criteria

  • Demonstrating ability to identify and break down barriers within the industry; driving change and pushing boundaries
  • Track record of commitment to building an inclusive culture in all professional areas
  • Building pathways, setting a new standard for other professionals in a way which can be replicated for future generations
  • Using their platform and position to educate, inspire and create opportunities for others
  • A champion of social mobility and inclusivity
  • Contribution to the reputation of the industry and to its wider opening to new and diverse individuals
  • A role model for younger generations and peers
  • Track record of promoting/ creating initiatives to advance DEI in their company, the real estate industry and the community
  • A pioneer of local initiatives that have scalable potential across Europe