In November last year, we were once again honoured to be recognised for our work. We congratulate all entrants for the exceptionally high calibre of submissions and thank the industry for this meaningful recognition.

Highest Rated Project (Existing Operations)

• Winner: Old Mutual Mutualpark (Old Mutual)

  Accredited Professional (AP) supporting: Zoe Rushin, Old Mutual

• Runner Up: Promenade Mall (Liberty Two Degrees) 

  AP supporting: Danika Taylor (Imbue Sustainability & Solid Green Consulting)

Runner Up: Promenade Mall (Liberty Two Degrees)

Highest Rated Project (New Development)

• Winner: 105 Corlett Drive, Balwin Head Office (Balwin Properties)

  AP supporting: Jennifer Dean (Solid Green Consulting)

• Runner Up: CPT 14 Zola AWS Central (Liesbeek Leisure Properties Trust)

  AP supporting: Makhosazana Mthethwa (Solid Green Consulting)

Winner: 105 Corlett Drive, Balwin Head Office (Balwin Properties)

Runner Up: CPT 14 Zola AWS Central (Liesbeek Leisure Properties Trust)
AP supporting: Makhosazana Mthethwa (Solid Green Consulting)

Best Quality Submission (Existing Operations)

• Winner: Advocates Chambers

  Sinethemba Ndlovu (Zutari | Southern Africa)

• Winner: 148 On Katherine (Eastgate 20)

  Mellissa Titus (Greenspace)

• Winner: Anslow Park – Nestle

  Mellissa Titus (Greenspace)

Best Quality Submission (New Developments)

• Winner: Garden Cities Sunningdale, Northridge Coastal Estate

  Fabio Venturi (Terramanzi Group)

• Runner Up: Arterial Industrial Estate Phase 2

  Alison Groves (WSP in Africa)

EDGE Auditor Excellence

• Winner: Yvonne Pelser, Inside Out Consulting

Rising Green Star

• Winner: Thato Molapo, Solid Green Consulting

• Runner Up: Danika Taylor, Imbue Sustainability & Solid Green Consulting

Winner: Thato Molapo, Solid Green Consulting

Runner Up: Danika Taylor, Imbue Sustainability & Solid Green Consulting

Established Green Star

• Winner: Fabio Venturi, Terramanzi

• Runner Up: Makhosazana Mthethwa, Solid Green Consulting 

Runner Up: Makhosazana Mthethwa, Solid Green Consulting

Net Zero Champion

• Winner: Redefine Properties. Recognising Net Zero Carbon

  Level 2 – Building + Occupant Emissions (Measured) achievements of Alice Lane, Ballyoaks Office Park and CTICC Convention Tower.
  AP supporting: Kamohelo Selepe (Solid Green Consulting)

• Runner Up: Discovery Central Services (Pty) Ltd. Recognising Net Zero Waste

  Level 2 – Operational Waste achievements at Discovery KZN.
  AP supporting: Marcelle van Tonder (Zero Waste Technologies)

Winner: Redefine Properties

EDGE Residential Champion

• Winner: Century Property Developments

• Winner: Balwin Properties

• Winner: Divercity Urban Property Group

• Winner: International Housing Solutions (IHS)

EDGE Commercial Leader

• Winner: Redefine Properties

  for the Herholdts Brackengate 2 project, achieving 100% energy savings and leading water efficiency.

• Runner-up: Atterbury Properties

  for the Atterbury Solar project, also achieving 100% energy savings.

Green Star Leader for New Developments

previously named Transforming Tomorrow with Green Star (New Developments)

• Winner: Riverlands Precinct – Zenprop Property Holdings.

  With a 5-Star Sustainable Precinct rating, two 6-Star Green Star Office ratings, and a 5-Star Mixed Use Custom rating, Riverlands showcases what true sustainability in development looks like.

• Runner Up: Country Road V&A – Country Road Group

Winner: Riverlands Precinct – Zenprop Property Holdings

Green Star Leader for (Existing Operations)

previously named Transforming Tomorrow with Green Star (Existing Operations)

• Winner: Growthpoint Properties

  achieved the highest number of certifications

• Runner Up: Absa

  for bulk certification of their branches

• Runner Up: Liberty Two Degrees

  driving change at scale through Existing Building Performance (EBP) certifications on their retail centres across SA.

Runner Up: Liberty Two Degrees

Special Recognition

• Nedbank CIB EDGE Expert team

  In recognition of Nedbank’s establishment of an in-house team accredited as EDGE Experts enabling the acceleration of South Africa’s green building transition at scale.

• Redefine Properties

  In recognition of Redefine’s leadership in integrating Green Star Existing Building Performance (EBP) processes and efficiencies internally. This integrated model demonstrates how business objectives and certification can work hand in hand.

Redefine Properties

As sustainability expectations continue to evolve, these awards reinforce our belief that responsible design is not optional, it is essential. We are proud of the progress achieved and inspired to continue pushing boundaries in energy performance, carbon reduction and long-term resilience.