Housing Association of the year

Global Guardians

Global Guardians is a UK-based company that offers affordable housing through property guardianship. They place vetted professionals in empty buildings at low monthly fees in exchange for maintaining and securing the space. This helps property owners avoid vacancy issues while giving guardians flexible, low-cost living in unique locations.

Rising Star/Best Trainee Award

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Kingdom Academy

Kingdom Academy is a national training provider with a focus on Organisational, Leadership and People Development with a particular, though not exclusive, focus on the Housing Sector.

Best Social Value Project

NHMF Frameworx

NHMF Frameworx is built to make procurement easier, clearer, and more collaborative for the housing sector. As a not-for-profit provider aligned to the National Housing Maintenance Forum (NHMF), we offer simple, compliant frameworks – all supported by CIPS-qualified professionals.

Best use of data and technology

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Trace Solutions

Trace Solutions is a London-based, employee-owned software provider delivering enterprise property management systems to investors, agents and housing organisations. With roots dating back to 1974, it combines specialist accounting, automation and cloud tools to help manage complex property portfolios efficiently.

Best Repairs & Maintenance Team

M3

M3 Housing Ltd is a UK-based provider of software, consultancy and training for the social housing sector. Founded in 2004, it combines expertise in surveying, maintenance and digital solutions to help organisations manage assets, repairs and compliance more effectively.

Best use of AI

Plentific

Plentific is a multi-award-winning property operations platform transforming the social housing sector. Trusted by over 100 housing providers, it seamlessly connects landlords, contractors, and residents. Unifying repairs, compliance workflows, and supply chain management into a single digital ecosystem, Plentific empowers teams to drive efficiency, boost satisfaction, and build safer communities.

Women in Social Housing

Baytree Solutions

At Baytree Solutions we have worked with various Housing Associations to help resolve business problems through the use of technology. We have an excellent understanding of the problems and challenges social housing landlords are facing in a fast changing environment.

Best Retrofit Initiative award

Gaia Energy

Gaia Energy is a Merseyside-based retrofit specialist located at Knowsley Business Park that provides fully funded heating and insulation upgrades.

Best Decarbonisation Approach

Jewson Partnership Solutions

Jewson Partnership Solutions delivers building materials and supply chain services to UK social housing and public sector providers. Part of STARK Building Materials UK, they leverage a vast branch network to optimize repairs and maintenance, focusing on efficient logistics, sustainable construction, and long-term community value.

Best Affordable Housing Development

Arc Building Solutions

 ARC Building Solutions is a leading UK manufacturer specializing in innovative passive fire protection and thermal insulation. Committed to building safety and sustainability, ARC delivers certified, energy-saving cavity barriers and closers that help the social housing sector create safer, warmer, and more compliant homes for communities nationwide.