GRO Retail has launched the GRO Retail Property Awards, designed to recognise excellence across the UK’s retail property sector and celebrate the most impactful dealmaking, expansion, and industry activity.
The inaugural awards presentation will take place on day two the Autumn edition of GRO Retail, the UK’s largest retail property event, on 1 October 2025 at Old Billingsgate Market, London.
Rebecca Sawyer, managing director of GRO Retail, said: “This sector is full of brilliant people doing fantastic work to bring retailers and property together in innovative ways.
“These awards are about celebrating that energy and achievement in a way that’s simple, inclusive and true to the spirit of GRO – bringing people together to make things happen.
“This is a great opportunity for businesses and individuals working in retail property to be recognised for the quality of their work and to promote their services to an even wider audience.”
Nominations open this week, with the dedicated awards page at groevents.com/awards.
Categories include:
Dealmaker of the Year
Fastest Growing Real Estate Company
Retailer Growth Excellence Award
Emerging Retailer of the Year
Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award
Businesses are welcome to submit nominations for consideration via this short form on the website. Entry is entirely free, and submissions will be accepted until 5pm on 21 August.
The shortlist will be announced on 8 September, with the winners revealed at the awards presentation on 1 October.
The GRO Retail Property Awards shine a light on the individuals and businesses helping to drive retail property forward, creating opportunities, unlocking deals and delivering real impact in a changing landscape.
