Monday, 13 October 2025
CIJ EUROPE has announced that the 21st edition of the CIJ Awards Slovakia will take place on 20 November 2025 at the elegant Moyzes Hall in Bratislava. The long-running event will once again bring together the country’s leading real estate professionals to celebrate excellence, innovation, and achievement across all major sectors of the Slovak property market.
Launched in 2001, the CIJ Awards Slovakia is the longest-running commercial real estate awards programme in the country and has earned a reputation for independence and prestige. Over the past two decades, it has grown alongside the local market, recognising the most significant projects, companies, and individuals shaping Slovakia’s real estate landscape. Each winner in the national competition will also advance to the regional stage at the CIJ Hall of Fame Awards in 2026, where the “Best of the Best” from across Central and Southeast Europe will compete for top honours.
This year’s competition features a wide range of categories that reflect the diversity of the market. They include residential, office, retail, logistics, and mixed-use developments, alongside recognition for financing institutions, law firms, asset managers, and advisory companies. Leadership awards, such as the Grand Prix and the Leadership of the Year, highlight individuals and organisations that have demonstrated exceptional vision and integrity in their professional activities.
The judging process remains a defining element of the CIJ Awards’ credibility. The online voting committee, made up of experienced real estate professionals with more than five years of market experience, contributes 39 percent of the final results. The remaining 61 percent is determined by a senior jury of industry experts appointed by the CIJ Awards administration. All voting is confidential, audited, and subject to conflict-of-interest rules to ensure transparency and impartiality. Projects must have been active between November 2024 and December 2025 to qualify for entry.
The gala evening in Bratislava will combine a formal award ceremony with an opportunity for high-level networking among developers, investors, bankers, consultants, and government representatives. The event begins at 19:00 with welcome drinks, followed by dinner, the awards presentation, and celebrations lasting into the night. Guests are encouraged to attend in formal or cocktail attire. Tickets are priced at €425 plus VAT per person and include access to the full programme.
Beyond recognition, the CIJ Awards Slovakia serves as a platform to connect market leaders, exchange knowledge, and benchmark the highest standards of quality and sustainability in real estate. Winning a CIJ Award signifies more than a single achievement—it represents a commitment to excellence and contributes to the development of Slovakia’s reputation as one of the region’s most dynamic investment destinations.
Nominations are open until end of October 2025, and companies can enter up to ten projects through the official website at awards.cijeurope.com. Results will be confirmed within two working days after submission.
For more information on nominations, jury participation, or partnership opportunities, contact Robert Fletcher, CEO of CIJ EUROPE, at fletcher@cijeurope.com, or Zuzana Rusnakova, Sales & Events Manager for Slovakia, at rusnakova@cijeurope.com.
About CIJ EUROPE
CIJ EUROPE is the leading news and events organisation for the Central and Southeast European real estate markets. Through its editorial platform and prestigious awards programmes, CIJ EUROPE promotes excellence, transparency, and collaboration among developers, investors, and service providers across the region.
Visit awards.cijeurope.com for full details and entry information.
