This award recognises the most active investors in the seniors housing sector. The judges will assess number of deals executed, quality of projects backed and value-added as an investment partner.

This award recognises banks and other lenders of capital who have best supported the IRC and retirement housing market – either with new projects or by helping existing partners to develop and enhance their organisation.

This award recognises the best deals of the year between an operator and an investor, whether on the funding of a new development, acquisition of an operating business or merger of multiple organisations.

This award recognises the best legal advisors to the seniors housing sector. Judges will assess breadth of coverage, depth of expertise and value provided to clients across the seniors housing market.

This award recognises the best real estate advisors to the seniors housing sector. Judges will assess breadth of coverage, depth of expertise and value provided to clients across the seniors housing market.

This award recognises the best architect practices working across the seniors housing sector. Judges will assess the quality, design and scale of work completed and how architect firms have added value to clients.

This award recognises the best planning consultants working across the seniors housing sector. Judges will assess the quality and scale of work completed and how consultants have been able to solve problems and deliver solutions to clients.

This award recognises the operators which have created the best overall environments for residents, with an emphasis on wellness, community engagement and hospitality.

This award recognises high quality care provision for residents across seniors housing schemes – either provided by operators, external agencies or other care professionals. Judges will assess the quality and depth of care offering provided to residents.

This award recognises exceptional restaurants across the seniors housing sector. Judges will assess quality of produce, provenance, culinary expertise and feedback from residents relating to the restaurant.

This award recognises the best health and wellness service at a seniors housing scheme, with an emphasis on quality, community engagement and positive impact on wellness and health of residents.

This award recognises operators who have demonstrated innovation and imagination in the built environment, with an emphasis on sustainability, quality and ongoing environmental, social and governance concerns.

This award recognises the best use of technology in the seniors housing market. Judges will assess the effectiveness of technology implementation in improving the quality of life and experience for residents.

This award recognises the best partnerships between seniors housing operators, local authorities, the NHS and other organisations. Judges will assess the effectiveness of these partnerships in achieving goals and improving quality of life for seniors housing residents.