RICS Hong Kong Awards Winners announced for 2026, representing the best of the built and natural environment

HONG KONG SAR – The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced the winners of the RICS Hong Kong Awards 2026. These prestigious awards honour outstanding initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure sectors. The ceremony was kicked off by Guest of Honour, Victor TAI Sheung Shing, Under Secretary for Housing, who spoke of the significance of chartered surveyors' contributions to the built environment.

Presented by Premier Guest, Development Under Secretary David Lam JP, the event was attended by key officials from Hong Kong's government agencies. Ada Fung FRICS, Judging Chair of the RICS Hong Kong Awards 2026, emphasised that excellence in the profession extends beyond successful transactions and impressive buildings. It is about making the right decisions, providing the right advice, and leaving a better world for others.

The RICS Annual Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to Philip Lo FRICS, a Steward of the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Lo is a former Chairman of Rider Levett Bucknall China and Hong Kong, and remains actively involved in public service roles with the Hong Kong Housing Authority and Hong Kong Housing Society. The awards covered various project, team, and individual categories.

The Commercial Property Project of the Year went to Jones Lang LaSalle Management Services Limited for The Bay Hub. Team awards included JLL for their Office Leasing Advisory Team, Architectural Services Department & China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited for the Design and Construction of Chinese Medicine Hospital, Hang Seng Bank Limited & JLL Swire Properties Management Limited for Citygate, and Nan Fung Property Management for AIRSIDE.

Individual awards included Jason Leung MRICS as Emerging Achiever of the Year and Kathy Lee, Head of Research and Retail Consultancy, Colliers, for Woman of the Built Environment Award.