October 20, 2024
Yorkshire Celebrates Excellence at ‘The Yorkshires’ 2024 Awards
Supporting the Future of Yorkshire's Vulnerable Children with £137,094 raised on the night at the Residential Real Estate Awards
Residential Real Estate Awards 2024 ‘The Yorkshires’ took place at the prestigious Royal Armouries (New Dock Hall) on the 17th of October. This remarkable event is more than just a celebration of excellence in Yorkshire’s thriving residential property sector – it serves as a powerful fundraising platform for the Yorkshire Children’s Charity, which aims to transform the lives of children across the region raising a brilliant £137,094 on the night.
Bringing together developers, architects, agents, and industry leaders, the event showcased the very best in residential real estate. This year, the awards spotlighted the talent, dedication, and innovation that make Yorkshire indeed “God’s own country.” Categories range from Best Large Development and ESG Excellence to the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award, with all nominees playing a vital role in shaping the communities of tomorrow.
Award winners were recognised across various categories:
• Best Large Development: Cocoa Works by Henry Boot Construction & Latimer (Clarion Housing Group)
• Best Small Development: Church Farm by Fountainhead Ventures and Architecture 18
• Best in Build-to-Rent: The Junction by Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher
• Best Residential Consultancy Practice: Edward Architects
• Best Residential Developer: Vistry Group
• ESG Excellence: Throstle Rec & Gascoigne House Extra Care Facility by Watson Batty
• Best Small Agent: Blenkin & Co
• Best Medium Agent: Simon Blyth
• Best Large Agent: GSC Grays
• Yorkshires. Rising Star Award: Mollie Simms
• Yorkshires. Lifetime Achievement Award: Richard Irving
As Yorkshire continues to face rising child poverty levels, with the region ranked third-worst in the UK, events like ‘The Yorkshires.’ are critical in supporting the Yorkshire Children’s Charity. Proceeds from the awards will go directly to the charity’s programs, helping to provide essential services for the region’s most vulnerable children.
The Yorkshires. are not only a platform to recognise the success stories within the industry but also a means to contribute to a better future for the community at large.
“I couldn’t believe that I picked up the Rising Star award. I have been involved with Yorkshire Children’s Charity for quite a while now, and it’s such a good cause.”Mollie Simms, Richard Boothroyd & Associates
Mollie Simms
The architects of The Junction won Best in Build-to-Rent. Ian Emmerson from Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher, “As a Leeds-based practice, it’s amazing to support a massive Leeds-based Charity”
Vistry Group, who won Best Residential Developer, says, “It’s really good to get the property sector together. There is a lot of comradery, and it’s great to showcase what we all do. The Yorkshire Children’s Charity works well across the county and supports as many children as possible.”
For more information about The Yorkshires or to support the Yorkshire Children’s Charity, please visit https://yorkshirechildrenscharity.org/
“We’re incredibly grateful for the generosity shown by the residential real estate community tonight. Their support will make a real difference, helping us provide essential grants to families in need across Yorkshire. It’s been a fantastic evening, and we’re already looking forward to our next event in December, where we hope to continue this amazing momentum and help even more children and families at The Yorkshires. Business Awards.”Charlotte Farrington, CEO of Yorkshire Children’s Charity
