CIJ EUROPE, will be hosting the 21st Slovakia CIJ Awards in Bratislava, Slovakia on the 20th November 2025 at the Moyzes Hall, Bratislava.
The CIJ Awards are longest-running commercial property awards event for Slovakia and have evolved continuously over the past 20 years to keep pace with changes in local, regional and international property markets.
Our mission is to support your business growth and networking opportunities. Winning a CIJ Award sets you apart, showcasing your success alongside leading players from Slovakia, across Europe, and even India and the USA – wherever CIJ is active today.
All winning entries in each project category will advance to the Best of the Best HOF Awards 2026, where the elite winners from 10 countries across Central and South-East Europe are recognized.
We warmly invite you to take part in this renowned event, now with an even broader international reach.
Since 2001, we’ve inspired you to celebrate your hard work and successes by competing for and winning Awards and by sharing your satisfaction with other market players and networking. We have created the perfect venue for you to meet your business partners, colleagues and friends.
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Read moreFill in your information on the form and be on your way to nominate your company and project in CIJ Awards 2025. You can expect to receive confirmation of the nomination within 2 working days of us receiving this Form.
One form means one nomination – if you have more companies and projects to nominate – please, fill in the appropriate number of forms. Nominating is without cost or obligation to attend the winners presentation.
The winners will be announced at the Awards on 20th Novmber 2025 at the Moyzes Hall in Bratislava, Slovakia If you are not there in person at the awards the names of the winners will be updated on the website shortly afterward and winner’s names will also be published in the following issue of CIJ EUROPE magazine.
Dress code for the event - formal/cocktail
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CIJ Awards 2025 — Rules and Regulations
Table of Contents:
• CIJ Awards 2025 Overview
• Eligibility for Nomination
• Hall of Fame
• Administration
• Jury
• Voting Procedures and Selection of Winners
• Nomination Procedures
• Use of CIJ Awards Trademarks
• Additional Regulations
• Penalties
• Organiser
• Contact Details
CIJ Awards 2025 Overview
The CIJ Awards celebrates achievements in real estate by recognizing outstanding projects, companies, teams, and transactions. Eligible nominations must be related to activities between November 2024 and December 2025 and will be judged based on their value to the market, with a focus on size, quality, design, value, timing, and team excellence.
Hall of Fame
Winners in each category will advance to the Best of the Best CIJ HOF Awards in May 2025 in Bucharest, Romania, where they will compete against winners from seven other Central and South-East European countries.
Administration
The CIJ Awards are organized and administered by CIJ EUROPE (CIJ Awards Administration Committee). All decisions regarding eligibility and the administration of the awards, including rule amendments, are final and binding.
Jury
Online Jury Voting Committee
Real estate professionals with at least five years of experience and representing companies active in the European market are invited to join the Online Jury Voting Committee via a dedicated digital platform. Participation is confirmed at the start of voting. Failure to vote within the specified time will result in forfeiture of voting rights without the possibility of substitution. The Committee consists of experts from both commercial and residential sectors. Representation limits vary by company size. The Online Jury Voting Committee holds a 39% share in the final decision.
Jury Committee
The Jury Committee is appointed by the CIJ Awards Administration Committee and includes top management from various real estate sectors such as funds, investors, developers, architects, and service providers. They vote only within relevant sector categories and exclusively decide the Grand Prix and Leadership of the Year awards. Substitutions are allowed under specific conditions, and the Committee can include up to 15 members. Jury members must abstain from voting in categories where they have nominations. Voting is confidential, conducted by secret ballot, and weighted at 61% of the final result.
Voting Procedures and Selection of Winners
The Online Jury Voting Committee and the Jury Committee vote separately and independently. Each member must select a winner in every category, abstaining where conflicts of interest exist. Votes are confidential and managed by an independent audit company. Winners are announced during the CIJ Gala Dinner and published online and in CIJ EUROPE magazine.
Nomination Procedures
Companies may nominate themselves or others, with a maximum of 10 nominations allowed. Nominations must be submitted on time and confirmed within two working days. The Grand Prix Award is selected from development category nominees.
Use of CIJ Awards Trademarks
Winners receive a plaque, diploma, and electronic trademark, which may be used without restrictions but must include the title “Winner of CIJ Awards 2025.”
Additional Regulations
Companies may enter multiple categories. Submitted projects must have all mandatory government approvals. A minimum of two nominations per category is required for voting. Jury decisions are final. Personal data will be stored and may be used for marketing activities. The event will be documented with photos and videos for publication by CIJ EUROPE and its partners.
Penalties
Violations of these rules may result in penalties, including loss of eligibility or withdrawal of awards and trademarks. Replication of plaques or statues is prohibited and will be treated as a violation.
Organiser
CIJ EUROPE – Central and South-East Europe’s leading real estate news provider in digital and print formats.
Contact Details
All communications should be directed to:
Robert Fletcher
fletcher@cijeurope.com
Phone: +48 506 074 042
