Eligibility

• Nominees must be senior facilities management practitioners, typically 15 year’s experience or more, though they do not need to have “facilities manager” in their job title. For the purposes of this award, this includes anyone who organises, oversees, or coordinates the strategic and operational management of buildings and facilities in public or private organisations. Their role should ensure the effective functioning and stewardship of the facility’s physical assets, creating environments that are safe, sustainable, efficient, and productive for all occupants.
• Nominations must be submitted on an FMANZ Awards nomination form appropriately covering all judging criteria, with a signed declaration.
• Nominees must be current members of FMANZ at the time of submission.
• Judges, awards committee members and FMANZ Board members are not eligible to enter.
• An individual may nominate only one person/organisation per year in this category.
• Nominees may only apply for this award OR the Emerging Facilities Management Professional Award. Nominations will not be accepted in both categories.
• Self-nomination is not permitted.
• If shortlisted, the nominee agrees to attend the Awards Gala Dinner at their own cost or if unable to attend, have a discussion with the awards committee.
• Nominee Continuity: Once nominated, a nominee cannot be removed from consideration. If a nominee departs from the organisation, team, or project after their nomination, they remain eligible to be judged and to receive the award, except in exceptional circumstances as determined by the Awards Committee.

Note: The judges have the right, but are not obligated, to contact referees to validate any information supplied.
References will be followed up where two or more nominees are ranked closely. The second stage of the
awards judging includes an interview, and nominees must be available for it during this stage.

Additionally, if the judges determine that nominations do not meet the high standard required to receive an
award, no award will be given in that category.

2026 – Samantha Martin
Finalists: Ciaran Cooper, Karl Beaufort

2025 – Angela Yannakis
Finalists: Samantha Page, Sean Mahon

2024 – Matt Milligan
Finalists: Stephen Holmes, Steven Pearce

2023 – Ariel Mandemaker
Finalists: Jo Guttery, Colin Trenwith

2022 – Brendan Tracey
Finalist: Tony Wall

2021 – Marius Nortje
Finalists: Chris Jewell, Tracy Massam

2020 – Simi Mukherjee
Finalists: David Curry, Gwynn Gilmour, Leon Hewertson, Mark Squire

2019 – John Hutchings
Finalists: Tash Adams, Kelly Coburn, Andy Davison & Sarah Reading

2018 – Phoenix Lavin
Finalists: John Coll, Ian McLeod & Andre Vidoto

2017 – Mark Sinclair
Finalists: Bernard Trevor & Andre Vidoto

2016 – Greg Wilder
Finalists: Nathan Ryan & Tony Smith

Eligibility

• Nominees must primarily be early career facilities management professionals. Someone with around eight years’ experience or less in the industry. This includes any individual involved in the organising, overseeing, or coordinating the strategic and operational management of facilities in public or private organisations. Their role should support the effective functioning and stewardship of the facility’s physical assets, creating environments that are safe, sustainable, efficient, and productive for all occupants.
• Nominations must be submitted on an FMANZ Awards nomination form appropriately covering all judging criteria, with a signed declaration.
• Nominees must be current members of FMANZ at the time of submission.
• Judges, awards committee members and FMANZ Board members are not eligible to enter.
• An individual may nominate only one person/organisation per year in this category.
• Nominees may only apply for Facilities Manager of the Year OR this award. Nominations will not be accepted in both categories.
• Self-nomination is not permitted.
• If shortlisted, the nominee agrees to attend the Awards Dinner at their own cost or if unable to attend, have a discussion with the awards committee.
• Nominee Continuity: Once nominated, a nominee cannot be removed from consideration. If a nominee departs from the organisation, team, or project after their nomination, they remain eligible to be judged and to receive the award, except in exceptional circumstances as determined by the Awards Committee.

Note: The judges have the right, but are not obligated, to contact referees to validate any information supplied. References will be followed up where two or more nominees are ranked closely. The second stage of the awards judging includes an interview, and nominees must be available for it during this stage.

Additionally, if the judges determine that nominations do not meet the high standard required to receive an award, no award will be given in that category.

(Note: Formerly known as the Young Achiever of the Year Award)

2026 – Amy Johnson
Finalists: Ben Hosking, Lana MacLean

2025 – Vicki Carter
Finalist: Bronia Coulson (awarded Judges’ Special Commendation)

2024 – Nick Weir
Finalists: Orhan Er, Smit Gangani

2023 – Massimo Crestanello
Finalists: Tayla Capazorio, Stephanie Watts-Pointer

2022 – Courtney Swann
Finalists: Luke Browne, Drew Crowhurst

2021 – Steve Paulson (Young Achiever of the Year)
Finalists: Marcus Flux, Emma Lovett, Kim McCormick, Davie Nonoa

2020 – Geoffrey Lambert (Young Achiever of the Year)
Finalists: Tash Adams, Peter Fisher-Skipper

2019 – Nick Flack (Young Achiever of the Year)
Finalist: Craig Chiverton

2018 – Ashlee Jepson (Young Achiever of the Year)
Finalists: Sharne Chalmers & Dan Isaac

2017 – Gregory Emms (Young Achiever of the Year)
Finalist: Dafydd Barrar

2016 – Gareth Ramson (Young Achiever of the Year)
Finalist: Emma Michell

Eligibility

• Nominees must primarily be facilities management professionals. This includes teams delivering full-service FM on behalf of clients, as well as in-house FM teams within public or private organisations. Eligible teams are those responsible for organising, overseeing, and coordinating the strategic and operational management of facilities. Their work should ensure the effective functioning and stewardship of a facility’s physical assets, supporting environments that are safe, sustainable, efficient, and productive for all occupants and visitors.
• Nominations must be submitted on an FMANZ Awards nomination form appropriately covering all judging criteria, with a signed declaration.
• At least one core member of the team must be a current Individual or Corporate Staff member of FMANZ at date of submission. Please list their name(s), roles and FMANZ membership number/status. Team members shall be named, their roles detailed and the FMANZ membership status noted. Non-FM team members are not required to hold FMANZ memberships (i.e. administration/support staff integral to the team nomination). The expectation is that the team has been significantly influenced by an FMANZ member with FM lead outcomes. The judges’ decision to accept or decline any nomination is final.
• Judges, awards committee members and FMANZ Board members are not eligible to enter.
• An individual may nominate only one organisation per year in this category.
• If shortlisted, the nominee agrees to send at least one representative to the Awards Dinner at their own cost.
• Self-nominations are permitted in this category provided the nomination includes a minimum of one written client endorsement. Note: client endorsements can be either internal or external, as relevant to the nominee.
• Nominee Continuity: Once nominated, a nominee cannot be removed from consideration. If a nominee departs from the organisation, team, or project after their nomination, they remain eligible to be judged and to receive the award, except in exceptional circumstances as determined by the Awards Committee.

Note: The judges have the right, but are not obligated, to contact referees to validate any information supplied. References will be followed up where two or more nominees are ranked closely. The second stage of the awards judging includes an interview, and nominees must be available for it during this stage.

Additionally, if the judges determine that nominations do not meet the high standard required to receive an award, no award will be given in that category.

2026 – Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Facilities Services Team
Finalists: Haumaru Housing Limited Partnership Facilities Management Team, Te Toi Mahana Facilities Management Team

2025 – Auckland University of Technology Estates Group
Finalists: BNZ-Colliers Facilities Management Team, Spark Facilities Team

2024 – Hato Hone St John
Finalists: Citycare Property Ltd – Facilities Management Police Team, Colliers NZ Ltd – Real Estate Management Services Team

2023 – PMG Funds
Finalists BGIS (ExxonMobile Account Team) and Tāmaki Housing (Tāmaki Regeneration)

2022 – Kingfisher Group and the Property Services Team at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington
Finalists: Te Whatu Ora – Southern (formerly Southern District Health Board) and Urban Maintenance Systems (UMS) Auckland

2021 – Colliers NZ (Z Energy FM Team)
Finalists: Programmed

Eligibility

• Nominees must be service providers contracted to deliver outsourced facilities management services and/or provide services that support FM professionals in the strategic and operational management of facilities. Their work should contribute to the effective functioning and stewardship of the facility’s physical assets, creating environments that are safe, sustainable, efficient, and productive for all occupants and visitors.
• Nominations must be submitted on an FMANZ Awards nomination form appropriately covering all judging criteria, with a signed declaration.
• Judges, awards committee members and FMANZ Board members are not eligible to enter.
• An individual may nominate only one organisation per year in this category.
• If shortlisted, the nominee must agree to send at least one representative to the Awards Dinner at their own cost.
• Self-nominations are permitted in this category provided the nomination includes a minimum of one written client endorsement.
• Nominee Continuity: Once nominated, a nominee cannot be removed from consideration. If a nominee departs from the organisation, team, or project after their nomination, they remain eligible to be judged and to receive the award, except in exceptional circumstances as determined by the Awards Committee.

Note: client endorsements can be either internal or external, as relevant to the nominee’s organisation.

Note: The judges have the right, but are not obligated, to contact referees to validate any information supplied. References will be followed up where two or more nominees are ranked closely. The second stage of the awards judging includes an interview, and nominees must be available for it during this stage.

Additionally, if the judges determine that nominations do not meet the high standard required to receive an award, no award will be given in that category.

2026 – TESTntel
Finalists: JT Group, Total Group

2025 – Dutton Stormwater Maintenance
Finalists: APS Complete Property Services, Optimum Air, TESTntel

2024 – Red Badge Group
Finalists: Colliers NZ Ltd – Occupier Services ServiceHub team, Dutton Stormwater Maintenance Ltd

2023 – Commercial Door Services
Finalist: Clarksons

2022 – Cushman & Wakefield’s Trades Services team in Hamilton
Finalists: Clarksons, Downer NZ

2021 – ESP (Energy Solutions Provider)
Finalists: UMS NZ, United Cleaning, Zuuse

2020 – Jacksons Engineering
Finalists: Aquaheat, PAE, Test & Tag, United Cleaning Group

2019 – MacMillan Plumbing & Gas
Finalists: FM Concepts, Honeywell Building Services

2018 – Argus Fire Protection
Finalist: Services Resources Ltd

This award recognises the implementation of innovative practices and/or processes that enhance the social, environmental and economic sustainability of FM operations in New Zealand.

– The nominee(s) may be an individual, team, company or consortium that has implemented a project and/or process(es) over the past year.
– The nomination must identify what sustainability means to all stakeholders and to the facilities management team and must relate to a broader sustainability agenda and achievements.

Eligibility

• Nominees must primarily be facilities management professionals. This includes any individual or team responsible for the strategic and operational management of facilities in public or private organisations. Their work should ensure the effective functioning and stewardship of a facility’s physical assets, with a focus on achieving sustainable outcomes that contribute positively to environmental and community wellbeing, supporting environments that are safe, productive, and resilient for all occupants and visitors.
• The award is an FMANZ award and the expectation is that the team has been significantly influenced by an FMANZ member with FM lead outcomes. The judges’ decision to accept or decline any nomination is final.
• Nominations must be submitted on an FMANZ Awards nomination form appropriately covering all judging criteria, with a signed declaration.
• Judges, awards committee members and FMANZ Board members are not eligible to enter.
• An individual may nominate only one person/organisation per year in this category.
• If shortlisted, the nominee agrees to send at least one representative to the Awards Dinner at their own cost.
• Self-nominations are permitted in this category provided the nomination includes a minimum of one written client endorsement.
• Nominee Continuity: Once nominated, a nominee cannot be removed from consideration. If a nominee departs from the organisation, team, or project after their nomination, they remain eligible to be judged and to receive the award, except in exceptional circumstances as determined by the Awards Committee.

Note: client endorsements can be either internal or external, as relevant to the nominee.

Note: The judges have the right, but are not obligated, to contact referees to validate any information supplied. References will be followed up where two or more nominees are ranked closely. The second stage of the awards judging includes an interview, and nominees must be available for it during this stage.

Additionally, if the judges determine that nominations do not meet the high standard required to receive an award, no award will be given in that category.

2026 – Ventia Auckland Council Team
Finalists: James Rogers, Property Capital Forward Works Program Team – Department of Internal Affairs Property Division

2025 – Richard Boyter, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
Finalists: Cushman & Wakefield NZ Technical Solutions Team, HydroVac

2024 – Andrew Reynolds, Foodstuffs North Island Ltd
Finalists: Craig Peel & Echo Cai, Colliers NZ Ltd

2023 – PMG Funds
Finalists: ASB Bank, Richard Wilson (Sandymount Distillery)

2022 – Auckland Zoo (Facilities Team)
Finalists: Citycare Property Auckland, PMG Facilities and Sustainability Team, Westpac