Known as the foremost award-giving body that recognizes the best entities and corporations in field of real estate, the Thailand Property Awards continues to be one of the country’s most respected property competitions. An annual event hosted by Ensign Media, Thailand Property Awards is poised to unveil two new additions to its categories for the year 2013.

Known as the foremost award-giving body that recognizes the best entities and corporations in field of real estate, the Thailand Property Awards continues to be one of the country’s most respected property competitions. An annual event hosted by Ensign Media, Thailand Property Awards is poised to unveil two new additions to its categories for the year 2013.

Victory for Villas

The new awards, “Best Villa Interior Design” and “Best Villa Architectural Design,” are expected to grace the event on September 19. These categories were included to laud the positive impact of Thailand’s soaring high-end villa market. For the longest time, the attractive districts of Koh Samui and Phuket have been the "places to be: for high-end villa developers. However, this trend has significantly changed in the last 10 years, as luxury property developers have begun expanding their horizons and constructing high-end villas in other regions of the country. The success in luxury property construction can be attributed to the increased demand for high-end villas by both local and foreign patrons.

Ever since its humble beginnings, the Thailand Property Awards has managed to recognize the impressive contributions of property developers who build three units or more. The addition of these two new categories, however, aims to laud the quality of standalone construction projects, according to Terry Blackburn, CEO of Ensign Media. Blackburn believes that these two new categories can acknowledge the passion and desire of several individuals to build their own dream homes. Add to these persons are the architects and interior designers who have helped them transform their blueprint dreams into fruition.

More about the Thailand Property Awards

Started in 2006, the prestigious award-giving body is currently on its eighth year of recognizing entities and individuals involves in real estate and property development. With more than 1400 entries last year, Blackburn expects more nominations for 2013. The Thailand Property Awards covers 36 categories, with the nominations for the year 2013 just closed last March. Once the list is finalized, the staffers will inform the shortlisted companies and individuals. With the extensive and impressive list of nominees, Blackburn believes that the final contenders for the 2013 awards show that Thailand’s real estate market is really of high quality and rich diversity.

A Legacy of Excellence

In its tradition of commending the efforts of real estate firms and professionals, the 2013 nominees are expected to live up to the accomplishments of the past year’s winners: In 2012, Charn Issara Development Plc took home the Best Developer Award, while Kalara Developments snagged the Best Boutique Developer plum. Awards were also handed to Asiatique – the Riverfront for Commercial Development, while Perfect Masterpiece snagged the Best Housing Development prize. Meanwhile, Khun Thipaporn Chearavanont, chief executive officer of the Magnolia Quality Development Corporation , was voted Property Report’s Real Estate Personality of the Year for 2012.

The debut of the two new awards categories will take place on September 19, 2013 at the Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World. Tickets for the event and the gala dinner are available for purchase until April 30.