From shopping centres to schools, and from hospitals to heritage-listed offices, 108 finalists from around Australia have been named in the 2013 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.

The Awards celebrate innovation and leading practice within Australia’s property development and investment industries.

“The 108 finalists across 16 categories nationwide include 21 finalists in the innovation category - reflecting our industry’s ongoing and outstanding commitment to leading-edge practice,” says Chief Operating Officer of the Property Council of Australia, Ken Morrison.

“All finalists are in the running for the property industry’s coveted Gold Logie - the Australian development of the year award.”

Six individuals are also vying for the Future Leader of the Year award.

Managing Director of Rider Levett Bucknall, Michael Kerr, says the Innovation and Excellence Awards provide an opportunity for the Australian property industry to recognise exceptional world-class developments and professionals across the country, and reward both established leaders and up-and-coming talent.

“We have proudly partnered with the Property Council of Australia to present this outstanding awards program since its inception in 1982, and look forward to seeing the best developments recognised again in 2013,” Mr Kerr says.

National award winners will be announced at the 2013 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards Gala Dinner, to be held in Sydney on Saturday, 18 May.

For a full list of finalists please visit www.propertyoz.com.au/Article/NewsDetail.aspx?p=16&id=7173