Warsaw, Poland — The 15th Annual CEE Investment Awards, hosted by EuropaProperty at the Warsaw Presidential Hotel, once again brought together over 300 senior professionals from across the region’s real estate and investment markets. The gala celebrated the achievements of the most dynamic companies, projects, and individuals shaping Central and Eastern Europe’s property landscape.
This year’s event reflected the continued strength and adaptability of the sector, with Solida Capital Europe, AFI Poland, and Investika Real Estate Fund emerging as standout winners, each marking a year of strategic growth and innovation.
One of the biggest winners of the night was Solida Capital Europe, which claimed three major honours – PBSA Developer, Investment Asset Management Firm, and PBSA Project for its Xior Student Housing Wenedow development in Poland. The firm’s leadership in the purpose-built student accommodation sector has set a new standard for quality and investor confidence.
Adding to the evening’s personal triumphs, Sebastian Kieć, CEO of AFI Poland, was named Industry Professional for his influence across Poland’s real estate investment landscape.
The residential and private rented sectors also shone brightly. Trei Real Estate Poland took home the award for PRS Developer, while Olivia Home was recognised as Residential Developer. The company also impressed with its visionary Olivia Pulse project, which received the Future Project distinction. The awards also spotlighted forward-looking projects that are shaping tomorrow’s market, with ZEITRAUM Racławicka by Zeitgeist Asset Management, Poland, winning Mixed-Use Project.
In other project categories, OKRE’s Solna 6 was named Residential Project, and AFI Home Czyżewskiego, developed by AFI Poland, earned the title of PRS Project of the Year. Meanwhile, the Comfy Park Bydgoszcz development by Redkom Development and Newgate Investment stood out in the Refurbishment Project category, highlighting the growing focus on revitalisation and sustainability within the retail sector.
Retail investment saw a strong resurgence this year. LCP Poland, part of M Core, was recognised both as Value-Add Investor and Core Investor of the Year, underscoring its success in revitalising retail portfolios. Investika Real Estate Fund captured the Core+ Investor title, while Newgate Investment was named Retail Investor of the Year.
Trei Real Estate Poland further solidified its success by winning the Retail Developer award. At the same time, Master Management Group received Retail Project honours for its Brama Jury retail complex, reflecting growing confidence and innovation in the retail space.
The warehouse and logistics sectors once again proved their importance to the region’s economy. Panattoni was named Warehouse Developer of the Year, and Żabka BTS Kąty Wrocławskie, developed by Żabka Property Fund, was honoured as Warehouse Project of the Year.
Investika Real Estate Fund and BUD Holdings shared the Warehouse Investor award for their strategic logistics portfolio expansion, while Newport by Panattoni was recognised as Opportunistic Investor of the Year for its forward-looking investment approach.
The office segment demonstrated both resilience and quality in a changing market environment. Ghelamco’s The Bridge in Warsaw won the Office Project award, setting a new benchmark for high-end, sustainable office design. AFI Europe was honoured as Office Investor, as well as JV Investor of the Year, and Skanska Commercial Development Europe received the Office Developer award for its commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.
Investment excellence was further celebrated through landmark transactions. Investika Real Estate Fund’s acquisition of the CEA Aviation Training Centre in Austria earned Investment Deal of the Year (20–50 million), while Ghelamco’s sale of Vibe to Manova Partners took the Investment Deal of the Year (50–100 million) honour. The Investika and BUD Holdings acquisition of five 7R Logistic Parks was recognised as the Investment Deal of the Year (over 100 million), marking a major milestone in CEE logistics.
In addition to the major sectoral awards, the evening celebrated excellence across professional services, proptech, architecture, finance, and lifestyle. AXI Immo Group was named Agency of the Year, while The Balmain Group took home two honours – Professional Service Provider and Property Management Firm of the Year. Apa Wojciechowski Architects won Architectural Firm and Koda Advisory was recognised as Tax and Financial Adviser of the Year.
New Work was celebrated as Serviced Office Provider of the Year, Kajima Poland as Construction Firm, and STRABAG PFS as Facility Management Firm of the Year. Gleeds was named Project Management Firm of the Year, while Singu received the Proptech Innovation Provider of the Year award for its cutting-edge digital solutions.
Legal excellence was acknowledged with Greenberg Traurig being named the Regional Law Firm of the Year, and DWF Poland Jamka being awarded Local Law Firm of the Year. Miele Operations & Payment Solutions earned Manufacturer of the Year, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank was recognised as Bank of the Year, and Poznań was named City of the Year for its consistent urban development performance.
Beyond the investment categories, the awards also recognised exceptional service providers, cities, and innovators contributing to the success of the region’s real estate industry. The winner in the Lifestyle Awards category was the Warsaw Presidential Hotel by Golden Star Estate.
As the evening drew to a close, applause filled the ballroom in recognition of the winners’ exceptional contributions to real estate across Central and Eastern Europe. The awards also highlighted the industry’s growing focus on sustainability, digitalisation, and community.
With another successful year concluded, EuropaProperty once again reinforced its role as the leading platform for celebrating excellence in the European property sector – and set the tone for an even more dynamic year ahead.
