JUNE 2011 |
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Mark Jeff ery Commercial Director, Origen Group and co-chairman of the OPP Executive Panel
Mark is a marketeer and a founding shareholder in resort developments in Crete, Cyprus and Mexico.
Charlie Acworth Chief Operating Offi cer at Al Wa’ab City, Doha, Qatar
Charlie has more than 10 years senior experience of the Middle Eastern and African property development markets.
Eric Kuhne Founder, Civic Arts
Award-winning architect, researcher and designer, Eric is a tireless advocate of well-planned and inspiring cities.
Miguel Ruano Associate The Hotel Solutions Partnership
Architect and planner, Miguel is a former project developer for Marriott Vacation Club International.
Yannis Kavounis Director of Insight & Innovation The Futures Company
Yannis is Director of Insight & Innovation at The Futures Company, leading their work on consumer culture.
Margaret Wylde President and Chief Executive ProMatura Group LLP
Margaret specialises in the important and growing market of property provision for the 55+ and “care” sectors.
Charles Weston Baker Director of International Residential and Resorts Department of Savills Plc
Charles is a research expert experienced in selling property in Europe, the Middle East and the Caribbean.
Claude Attala Proprietor NorthCourse Advisory Services, Group RCI
Head of leisure consultancy at Northcourse, Claude was previously with the Qatar Tourism Authority.
Bill Clover President and Chairman Panorama International, Inc.
An experienced board member of US fi rms involved in development, marketing, fi nance and consulting.
OPP EXECUTIVE PANEL COMMENT Insight | 7
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t is time to start preparing your entry for the OPP Awards for Excellence 2011. There
are only a few weeks left to go now … so don’t leave it until the last minute to put your submission together. We have expanded and revamped our range of categories this year and there should be something for everyone in our line- up of awards. So ... what has changed in the scheme for this year? New categories for 2011 include Best Financial Services Provider … open to banks, funds, mortgage companies and foreign exchange specialists; Best Developer Service provider … open to any kind of operation that works with developers; and Best Overseas Property Business … open to anyone who works in any part of our industry. More than 40 industry leaders from all around the world have already agreed to join our international judging panel and they are looking forward to reading your submissions. OPP is already the world’s leading forum for property professionals and the OPP Awards are a prestigious accolade in the market. The scheme aims to cover all aspects of the value chain in overseas property and it is clearly focused on rewarding and recognising excellence in our industry. If you think that you have got what
it takes to be one of the best in the overseas property industry, we want to hear from you - NOW. As with last year, OPP will also
be seeking to award Gold and Silver medals in categories that justify wider recognition, especially where there has been a large number of entries of a very high quality and where the judges think it appropriate to reward and recognise additional winners. If you would like to get involved
please go to
www.opp.org.uk ... and click on the OPP Awards banner at the top of the home page. This will take you straight to our guidelines pack. There are links in the
Leadership and vision: Enter the OPP Awards for Excellence 2011 NOW Start putting your winning entry together
gudelines to the online entry form and the entry fee process. Each submission will cost you £295 plus VAT. All the advice you need to take part is there. The core of your bid for stardom will be a 1,000-word statement on why you should win. The 2011 categories are:
• Best Financial Services Provider. • Best Financial Advisor. • Best Media Brand. • Best Fractional Service. • Best Fractional Scheme.
Here is one of last year’s winners, Chris Graham, director of Graham Associates, speaking immediately after the awards ceremony: “I know that the competition from around the world to win an OPP award is very strong, so it is extremely gratifying to have won this prestigious award ... especially as the entries are all reviewed and assessed by respected practitioners and experienced peers from within the overseas property industry.” For Robbert Hofman, chief executive of our Best Estate Agent of 2010, Brazil- based uv10, the real pleasure was in beating his peers. “Considering that we had to compete
against entries from estate agents across the globe, the Gold Medal Award for uv10 is quite an achievement,” he says. “OPP’s judging panel is full of
WINNER
• Best Lawyer. • Best Online Service. • Best Innovation. • Best Marketing Campaign. • Best Estate Agency. • Best Eco Development. • Best Affordable Developer. • Best Luxury Developer. • Best Developer - By Region. • Best Global Developer. • Best Developer Service Provider. • Best Overseas Property Business.
The entry deadline is midnight on Friday July 8 2011. Give yourself enough time to put together a winning entry.
But what are the real benefi ts of
winning? As well as showing potential buyers and partners that you set the highest possible standards, winning an OPP Award for Excellence could also have a tangible impact on your business. And don’t take our word for the impact that winning an OPP Award can have on the reputation of your business.
leading property fi gures and we’re delighted that they have recognised just how seriously we take our responsibilities as an agent - our values and our business practices.” Richard Cash at Invest in Brazil, Best Developer Worldwide 2010, could not be clearer: “Winning an OPP Award adds immense value to our message in today’s market.” The fi nal key questions are when is the shortlist announced and when and where will the awards ceremony take place? Judging will take place in August and the shortlist will be announced in early September. The awards ceremony will take
place at our annual event, The Property Investor Show & OPPLive, which takes place at the Excel Centre in London from October 13 to 15 2011. There will be news and features to promote the 2011 scheme in forthcoming editions of OPP magazine, on our web site
www.opp.org.uk and in our weekly email newsletter. And if you do win, make sure you
promote it hard and that you tell the world. We will do all we can to give you winners’ logos for website and letter-headings, posters and exhibition stands. If you’ve got it, flaunt it.
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