Hof Awards 2026 - CIJ.World

The 10th annual HOF Awards Gala is set to take place on May 26, 2026, at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest! As the grand finale of the CIJ Awards series, this spectacular event will bring together the top-performing projects and companies from across Central & Eastern Europe, competing for the ultimate title of Best of the Best. This year, elite projects and industry leaders from Bosnia & Herzegowina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia will go head-to-head, showcasing outstanding achievements in real estate development, investment, and innovation. The winners will be selected through a unique, transparent voting system, combining the expertise of a distinguished jury of real estate leaders with votes from CIJ readers across the region—ensuring a true industry-driven selection of the best in the business. Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, networking, and industry recognition!

THE 2026 HOF AWARDS WILL TAKE PLACE
26th May 2026 at the Radisson Hotel, Bucharest, Romania

The HOF Awards 2026 will bring together the top real estate professionals from across the region, featuring the most successful companies and influential leaders shaping the market today. As the culmination of the prestigious CIJ Awards series, the HOF Awards carry forward CEE’s longest-running property awards tradition, which began in 2001 and now spans Bosnia & Herzegowina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of excellence, networking, and industry recognition as we honor the Best of the Best in real estate!

During the day of the HOF Awards Gala, the highly anticipated CEDER Conference & Exhibition returns for its 19th edition at the Radisson Hotel in Bucharest, promising to be a landmark event for Romania’s commercial real estate industry. This year’s program focuses on Investor Optimism, Market Growth, and Sustainable Trends, featuring an impressive lineup of speakers, fresh topics, and new attendees who will showcase the best of the Romanian market’s products and services.

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HALL OF FAME

The 2026 HOF Awards for Central & South Eastern Europe will celebrate its 10th edition on 26 May 2026 in the heart of Bucharest at the Radisson Hotel. Gathering leading real estate professionals from across the region alongside the elite of the local property market, the HOF Awards will once again showcase the Best of the Best in the Hall of Fame.

Alongside the traditional categories recognising outstanding projects, corporate achievements, and professional leadership, this year’s edition proudly reintroduces the Grand Prix Award in honour of over 30 years of publishing. Selected from among all winning projects across every sector, the Grand Prix stands as the ultimate distinction for developers and investors making their mark in the region. Who will take home the Grand Prix this year?

25 YEARS OF YOUR HISTORY

100+ FINALISTS

NETWORKING

The first local country awards gala was launched in 2001, and since then, each has become the longest-running commercial real estate awards event in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. Over the years, the HOF Awards have grown in prominence alongside the region’s real estate market, mirroring the rise and significance of this dynamic part of Europe — still one of the continent’s most attractive areas for investment and growth. The event offers an unparalleled platform to celebrate your company’s achievements and expand your professional network across Central and South Eastern Europe.

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BEST OF THE BEST CATEGORIES

Become a member of the online jury voting committee

What does it mean to be a jury member?

You will evaluate over 100 winning nomination in 20+ categories.
This equals about 1 hour on evaluating, rating and commenting, all from the comfort of your home or office (online system). Please be aware that no travel is needed.
The task of the Jury member is to separate the unique, from the merely good.

Requirements

To become a jury member you must meet one of the following conditions:

Have more than five years of relevant business experience on your local or European real estate market.
Have more than five years of experience as an entrepreneur.

Jury criteria

As a judge you will work based on a set of criteria specific to each category. The criteria will be sent to you together with categories and nominations list.

As an online jury, you will be part of a prestigious, global event and you will have a unique opportunity to benefit in a number of ways:

Position yourself and your company as important players in your local and European real estate market.
Gain access to networking and exclusive events.
Be part of an international board of experts.

Apply now to become a jury member & join us during the HOF Awards 2024

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