AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

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1 UDIA NSW CROWN GROUP AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN URBAN DEVELOPMENT 201 ENTRY 7 INFORMATION

2 UDIA NSW PRESIDENT S MESSAGE I am delighted to announce that the 2017 UDIA NSW Crown Group Awards for Excellence are now open for entry. In their 23rd year, the awards celebrate the highest levels of achievement in innovation, sustainability and industry leadership in the urban development industry. The awards showcase the outstanding contribution that developers, architects, engineers, councils, government agencies and planners make to the industry. Nominees undergo a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation, and the winners are selected for their standout commitment to excellence. Winners and finalists are able to leverage off the awards prestige to promote their projects to the community, key stakeholders and the media. Some winners also have the opportunity to represent NSW in the UDIA National Awards for Excellence. The program is part of the Institute s commitment to liveable, affordable and connected cities. It is also a platform for the exchange of ideas on trends and standards across a wide range of areas from the latest in technology, sustainability, environmental preservation and cutting-edge marketing. I wish all entrants the very best. THANK YOU TO THE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE GOLD SPONSOR Arthur Ilias UDIA NSW President Wentworth Point Marinas by Billbergia Developments Pty Ltd

3 BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN THE AWARDS Publicity The UDIA NSW Crown Group Awards for Excellence is a high-profile annual event that recognises and rewards excellence and innovation in the urban development industry. There are marketing benefits for all entrants, and winners are widely acknowledged by the media, the community and by peers. Credibility Many UDIA NSW members can attest to the benefits of being recognised in the UDIA NSW Crown Group Awards for Excellence program. The awards help drive property sales and enhance the reputation of the winners with the public, local and state authorities, and other key stakeholders. Networking In 2016, the Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner attracted more than 900 attendees. Participating in the awards offers a valuable opportunity to engage with industry colleagues and build new business contacts. Recognition and reward Preparing an entry becomes a team-building exercise and demonstrates the efforts of staff and consultants. The public announcement and celebrations at the awards gala dinner provides an incentive for entrants to continue to strive for excellence. The UDIA NSW seal Award winners are entitled to the use of the official UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence seal in their marketing and communications. The seal represents the quality of the development and the credibility of the developer. National awards qualification There is an opportunity for select award winners to represent NSW at the UDIA National Awards for Excellence. Eligible winners will be contacted by the UDIA NSW office. Mark Moran Vaucluse by Mark Moran Group Shell Cove by Frasers Property Australia & Shellharbour City Council

4 THE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE CATEGORIES 2016 Winner: 5 Martin Place, Sydney by Cbus Property and DEXUS Property Group 2016 Winner: Fairwater by Frasers Property Australia 2016 Winner: Spring Cove Estate by Denwol Group Pty Ltd & Oakstand Pty Ltd CATEGORY 1 Excellence in Masterplanned Communities 2 Excellence in High-Density Development 3 Excellence in Medium-Density Development 4 Excellence in Low-Density Development 5 Excellence in Small-Scale Infill Development ELIGIBILITY (Projects must be complete or close to completion by April 2017 except in the categories Masterplanned Development and Marketing) This award recognises masterplanned developments with a minimum of 500 dwellings, that are designed for self-sufficiency and provide high standards of design, diversity and housing choice. Projects must create a sense of place and include a range of lifestyle and community facilities. At least 50% of the masterplan development must be constructed prior to entry. This award recognises residential developments that are more than five storeys with a minimum density of 30 dwellings per site hectare. Projects must be predominantly residential and may include a component of other use. This award recognises developments with a maximum height of five residential storeys and a minimum density of 20 dwellings per hectare. Entries can include apartments, town-houses and terrace homes, and may include a component of other use. This award recognises low-density residential development, primarily land subdivision. Projects may comprise single storey, double storey detached, semi-detached and/or small-lot housing with private open space. Projects would not include a comprehensive range of facilities within the development but should have established a satisfactory relationship and integration with facilities nearby. This award recognises small-scale infill developments that integrate into existing neighbourhoods. They should have a minimum of 3 dwellings and a maximum of 12 dwellings. 6 Excellence in Retail Development This award recognises retail developments. Entries may include shopping centres, hotels, bulky goods, food outlets etc. 7 Excellence in Commercial Development This award recognises commercial developments. Entries may include offices, public buildings, sporting stadiums etc. 8 Excellence in Industrial Development This award recognises industrial developments. Entries may include factories, industrial parks, warehouses, distribution centres etc. 9 Excellence in Mixed-Use Development This award recognises developments that comprise at least three substantive uses of the following; residential, office, retail, warehouse, leisure, community facilities etc.

5 2017 CATEGORY 10 Excellence in Retirement Living 11 Excellence in Aged-Care 12 Excellence in Northern NSW Regions Development 13 Excellence in ACT & Southern NSW Regions Development 14 Excellence in Affordable Development 15 Excellence in Urban Renewal / Adaptive Reuse 16 Excellence in Sustainability & Environmental Technology 17 Excellence in Government Leadership 18 Excellence in Marketing - Land Development 19 Excellence in Marketing - Urban Development ELIGIBILITY (Projects must be complete or close to completion by April 2017 except in the categories Masterplanned Development and Marketing) This award recognises developments that provide particular attention to the needs of residents, primarily active retirees over 55 years in age. This award recognises developments that provide daily living and nursing care services to residents who can no longer live independently. This award recognises developments in Northern NSW Regions (Central Coast, Hunter, Mid North Coast, Northern Rivers, New England/North West, Orana and Far West). Entries can be residential, retail, commercial or industrial developments. This award recognises developments in the ACT and Southern NSW Regions (Southern Highlands & Tablelands, Illawarra, South East NSW, Blue Mountains, Central West, Riverina and Murray-Lower Darling). Entries can be residential, retail, commercial or industrial developments. This award recognises excellence in the delivery of affordable housing that is appropriate for the needs of a range of very low to moderate income households (as outlined in the NSW Affordable Housing Ministerial Guidelines or eligibility for NRAS development) and priced so that these households are able to meet basic living costs. As a rule of thumb, housing is usually considered affordable if it costs less than 30% of gross household income. Entrants should demonstrate initial affordability of the product and incorporate whole of life sustainable elements that provide for ongoing affordability. Entries for projects funded under the National Rental Affordability Scheme, projects developed under the Affordable Rental Housing State Environmental Planning Policy, new generation boarding house developments, and other affordable housing products from private developers and not-for-profit organisations are encouraged to enter. This award recognises projects that demonstrate revitalisation and appropriate use of land and/or buildings (including heritage items) in established urban areas. There is no restriction on the inclusion of new elements, provided they are integrated with existing built elements. Entries may include renewing heritage buildings and precincts. This award recognises residential developments that demonstrate how significant environmental challenges have been overcome, and where research, innovation, design, technology or construction techniques have enabled a significant response to a need for environmental improvement. It may include a mix of environmental, social and financial outcomes or focus exclusively on social, economic or environmental achievements. Entries must include a residential component. This award recognises public sector organisations that have demonstrated leadership and innovation in delivering services and/or social infrastructure developments, such as civic/community buildings, schools, hospitals etc. This award recognises excellence in marketing of a residential land development project before and/or during the selling stages. Entries are judged on their creative and innovative approach to marketing and branding; appreciation of the market; consumer support and the use of available budget. This award recognises excellence in marketing of a residential urban development project before and/or during the selling stages. Entries are judged on their creative and innovative approach to marketing and branding; appreciation of the market; consumer support and the use of available budget.

6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Do I have to be a member of UDIA NSW to enter a project in the awards? No, however please note that non-members applying to join UDIA NSW and accepted for membership at the time of lodging their award entry will be eligible for member rates. Does my project have to be new? Projects do not have to be completed in the year of the awards but must have been completed no earlier than July Given the evolutionary nature of developments, projects submitted in previous years may also be re-entered in the current awards program. My project won a category last year - can I enter again this year? Yes, however you will need to enter into a different category. Are there any limits regarding project locations? Projects must be located in NSW or the ACT. Can I enter the same project in more than one category? Yes. You can enter a maximum of two categories per project. Please specify which categories on the submission kit request form. Does my project have to be completed? Projects must be complete or have received a Practical Completion Certificate by April 2017 (except for Marketing category entries). In categories with residential components, the judging panel must be given access to the interior of at least one dwelling on the day of judging. Who judges the awards? All judges are experienced practitioners from various sectors of the urban development industry. The decision of the judging panel is final and will not be subject to challenge by any entrant. The judges reserve the right to move a nomination to another category if appropriate and will advise the nominee if this action is deemed necessary. The judges reserve the right to award no winner in a category should the entries not meet the criteria of an award for excellence. Who do I contact if I need more information? Kylie Prince, UDIA NSW General Manager Operations kprince@udiansw.com.au Phone: CRITICAL DATES TO REMEMBER AWARDS OPEN FOR ENTRY November 2016 CLOSING DATE TO REQUEST KITS Friday 10 March 2017 Join us for the industry s night of nights... COMPLETED SUBMISSIONS DUE Friday 31 March 2017 JUDGING TOUR Throughout April, May & June 2017 AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE GALA DINNER Friday 4 August 2017 AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE GALA DINNER FRIDAY 4 AUGUST PM - 11PM BLACK TIE THE STAR, PYRMONT TICKETS ON SALE IN APRIL

7 THE ENTRY PROCESS Complete the submission kit request form and return it to the UDIA NSW office with payment details ($55 per submission kit) no later than Friday 10 March The primary contact will receive an confirmation and the award submission kit for the relevant categories. Completed award submissions are due to the UDIA NSW office by Friday 31 March An award entry fee is payable with your completed submission. UDIA NSW Members: $995 per submission Non-Members: $1,295 per submission The independent judging panel will review all submissions and conduct site inspections or boardroom interviews. Winners will be announced at the UDIA NSW Crown Group Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner on Friday 4 August 2017 at The Star, Pyrmont AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE SPONSORS Gold Sponsor Lefand Group Building & Facility Management Commercial NSW

8 AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2017 SUBMISSION KIT REQUEST FORM To receive your submission kit containing guidelines and criteria, complete and return this form to UDIA NSW, along with the submission kit administration fee ($55 per submission kit). Closing date to request submission kits for entry into the UDIA NSW Crown Group Awards for Excellence is Friday 10 March PRIMARY AWARD CONTACT Name: Company: Postal address: Suburb/State/Postcode: Job title: Phone: PROJECT ENTRY If entering multiple projects, visit to download additional request forms. Complete one form per project. Project name: Project address: Suburb/State/Postcode: Project developer: Company completing this entry: Does the project have a residential component? *YES / NO *How many dwellings? Completion (or expected completion) date of project? *Height/Number of storeys? Has the project received a Practical Completion Certificate? YES / NO If no, detail project status: SUBMISSION KITS I would like to register my intent to enter and receive a submission kit for the following categories. Please mark [ X ] the relevant categories. You may enter a maximum of 2 categories per project. [ ] Masterplanned Communities [ ] High-Density Development [ ] Medium-Density Development [ ] Low-Density Development [ ] Small-Scale Infill Development [ ] Retail Development [ ] Commercial Development [ ] Industrial Development [ ] Mixed-Use Development [ ] Retirement Living PAYMENT DETAILS [ ] Aged-Care [ ] Northern NSW Regions Development [ ] ACT & Southern NSW Regions Development [ ] Affordable Development [ ] Urban Renewal / Adaptive Reuse [ ] Sustainability & Environmental Technology [ ] Government Leadership [ ] Marketing - Land Development [ ] Marketing - Urban Development Number of submission kits x $55 per kit = total cost $ [ ] Cheque enclosed [ ] Please debit my: (circle) Mastercard Visa Amex (Extra charges incurred if using Amex 3%) Card no.: Exp: / Name on card: Signature: Please send this form with payment to the UDIA NSW office: F: E: events@udiansw.com.au P: PO Box Q402, QVB Post Office, NSW 1230 Contact UDIA NSW if you have any questions on or events@udiansw.com.au. Privacy policy: The collection of these details is so that we can register your intent to enter in the UDIA NSW Crown Group Awards for Excellence The information will be stored on the UDIA NSW database and may be used for future marketing purposes. This information may also be provided to event sponsors. If you do not wish your details to be made available to external parties, please notify us by written request to udia@udiansw.com.au. Copyright: All rights reserved. Copyright of the content in the Awards for Excellence 2017 brochure remains with UDIA NSW and may not be reproduced without permission. This form will be a tax invoice on receipt of payment. All fees are inclusive of GST. UDIA NSW ABN