Monday, 10 November 2025
CIJ EUROPE is pleased to announce that the judging committee process for the CIJ Awards Slovakia 2025 has been successfully completed. The awards jury, composed of prominent figures from the Slovak real estate and investment community, has independently evaluated and scored this year’s entries, selecting the most outstanding developments, companies, and professionals operating in the market.
This year’s judging committee included respected leaders across development, investment management, brokerage, legal advisory, and media. Each member contributed deep sector knowledge and practical insight into the market performance and innovation efforts of the nominees.
Karol Sebo, CEO of UNITED Real Estate, brought expertise in complex urban redevelopment projects, particularly through the transformation of brownfield sites such as the Cukrovar mixed-use district in Trnava. Lukáš Šarközi, Partner at Mayflower, contributed his understanding of regional commercial and retail development, based on the company’s active pipeline of retail parks across Slovakia. Representing the investment side of the market, Vladimír Bolek, Member of the Board at IAD Investments, drew on his experience in real estate fund management and long-term strategic asset allocation.
Additional market insight was provided by Miroslav Tavel, Managing Director at OPC, known for his advisory experience in commercial development and investment structures. Filip Matovič, COO of ITB Development, evaluated submissions with a focus on execution quality and residential community design, reflecting ITB’s strong development presence in Bratislava. Robert Fletcher, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of CIJ EUROPE, participated both as jury chairman and industry observer, drawing on more than two decades of market knowledge across Central and Eastern Europe.
The professional advisory side of the jury included legal, brokerage, and fund-management specialists. Dominika Bajzáthová, Counsel at international law firm Kinstellar, assessed nominations based on regulatory readiness, transaction structuring, and ESG compliance. Tomáš Ostatník, Real Estate Executive at Holland & Company, provided a regional investment perspective, especially regarding cross-border buyers and the entry of new capital into Slovakia. Residential market expertise was contributed by Filip Žoldak, Partner at HERRYS, recognised for advancing professional brokerage standards and market transparency. Completing the panel, Andrej Lehocký, Head of Real Estate Funds Management at Tatra Asset Management, evaluated performance potential and long-term value outcomes from the investment manager’s perspective.
The judging process followed a secure digital voting system, ensuring independent scoring from all participants. Submissions were evaluated on measurable performance, sustainability, design quality, user benefit, and positive market impact.
“The CIJ Awards celebrate measurable performance and visionary development. This year’s entries show that Slovakia continues to evolve with projects that combine strong concepts, sustainability, and execution quality, shaping the future of the market.” — Robert Fletcher, CEO / Editor-in-Chief, CIJ EUROPE/CIJ.World
The winners will be announced at the CIJ Awards Slovakia 2025 Gala in Bratislava. All national winners qualify automatically for the Best of the Best HOF Awards 2026 in Prague, where they will compete against award winners from 13 countries across Central and Eastern Europe.
