Thursday, 16 October 2025
CIJ Europe has announced the inaugural CIJ Awards Montenegro, broadening its legacy in the Central and Southeastern European property awards landscape. This new national edition is designed to recognise outstanding projects, firms and leaders in Montenegro’s commercial real estate sector, while connecting them to a wider regional platform. The winners will gain access to the Best of the Best Hall of Fame Awards 2026, where they will compete against leading entries from multiple SEE and CEE countries.
Nominations are open from July through November 2025, free of charge, and eligible projects must have been executed between January and December 2025. Participants may submit up to five nominations, including detailed supporting materials of their achievements. The award categories span development types (residential, office, retail, warehouse/industrial, green development), transactions and management (commercial investment deals, local and international real estate agencies), leadership and overall developer excellence.
The selection process comprises two stages: first, a Digital Jury Voting Committee evaluates the entries, followed by deliberations among an in-person Jury Committee of up to 32 seasoned real estate professionals. To uphold integrity, any jury member whose company or project is nominated in a given category will abstain from voting in that category. All ballots are processed by an external audit firm to ensure transparency and fairness.
The winners will be revealed at a gala event in May 2026 at the Radisson Blu in Bucharest. The evening will feature red-carpet networking, a formal dinner, the awards presentation, and post-ceremony entertainment. Awardees will receive a trophy, diploma and usage rights to CIJ Awards branding, and their achievements will be promoted through CIJ Europe’s online platform and print magazine.
Robert Fletcher, CEO & Editor-in-Chief of CIJ Europe, said: “Montenegro represents an emerging yet dynamic market in the SEE real estate space. With the launch of the CIJ Awards Montenegro, we aim to shine a spotlight on the very best in design, investment and innovation locally, while providing a pathway for these winners to be recognised regionally. Our goal is to foster higher visibility, encourage best practices, and give Montenegrin developers, agencies and visionaries a platform they truly deserve.”
The launch of CIJ Awards Montenegro demonstrates CIJ Europe’s dedication to nurturing real estate markets across Southeast Europe. For Montenegro’s industry players, the awards offer more than recognition—they provide an opportunity for networking, benchmarking, increased credibility, and entry into the regional stage of property excellence.
