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Congratulations to the finalists!

Congratulations to the
2025 finalists

Big 5 Global Impact Awards inspires the global built environment to aim for higher industry standards. Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, the awards recognize outstanding achievements in sustainability, digitalization and innovation.

With an independent, international judging panel, the awards provide a global stage for project owners, main contractors, consultants, architecture firms, facilities management firms and more to position your work as an industry gold standard.

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2025 Finalists

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Thank you to our sponsors and partners

"We're so happy! This award is a testament to the hard work we've all put in every day."

Muchmore Consultancy, 2024
Winner – Retrofit Project of the Year

Meet our esteemed
international panel of judges

Our international and independent judging panel represents the highest standards of excellence - your work will be evaluated by the best.

Eng. Naseibah Abdulla Almarzooqi

Eman Ismail Hussain

Paul Gandy

Nancy Wiegers Greenwald

Dr. Mohammed S. Al-Surf

Alison Watson MBE

Dianne Dain

Nidhi Shah

Lueei AlJumaat

Raji Hattar

Catherine Workman

Murtada Alzaylaie

Dr. Naif Alaboud

Dr. Esayas G.youhannes

Matthew Jackson

Carl Wamsley

Benjamin Breen

Mahesh Ramanujam

Matt Tucker

Ibtissem Bouattay

Dr. Tarek El Sheikh

Mark Jamieson

Sarah Mukherjee MBE

Pau F. Aldomà

Harald Friedl

Anna Tari

First Vice Chair

IFMA

Chief, Infrastructure and Facilities

United Nations World Food Programme

Dr. Nicholas Fearnley

Director International Business Field Services

Planon

Tarika Jain

Executive Director

Planon

Director

UAE

Eng. James N. Mwangi

Executive Director

Planon

Ahmed Kotbi

Executive Director

Planon

Jesus Perucho

Executive Director

Planon

Executive Director

Planon

Jason Van Nest

Executive Director

Federal Geographic Information Center

Director

Federal Geographic Information Center

Dr. Rashed Al Shaali

Executive Director

Planon

Tom Hardiman, CAE

Mai Fetais

Dr. Elmira NezamiFar

Executive Director

Planon

Natalie Stephenson

Executive Director

Federal Geographic Information Center

Dr. Albert S. Fakhoury

Executive Director

Planon

Big 5 Global Impact Awards in the spotlight

We’re so happy! This award is a testament to the hard work we put in every day. Participating in the Big 5 Global Impact Awards is important because it’s one of the most prestigious recognitions in the Middle East and Africa.

Muchmore Consultancy

2024 Winner of Retrofit Project of the Year

It’s an honor to accept this award on behalf of KEO—recognition of our team’s hard work and dedication. “We articulate the future” is more than a slogan; it’s our reality. This award reaffirms our vision, strategic approach, and the lasting impact we strive to make every day.

KEO International Consultants

2024 Winner of Digitalization Initiative of the Year

We’re very excited to win this very prestigious award - it means so much to us. This has motivated and encouraged the team and stakeholders, to push forward and get to the next level.

LEAD Real Estate Developer

2024 Winner of Sustainable Initiative of the Year

It feels great to win for the fourth year in a row! We've been part of the Global Impact Awards since day one. These awards matter—they push us to raise the bar, recognize our value, and see where we stand in the industry. It's always an honor to have our efforts acknowledged on this stage.

China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East

2024 Winner of Circularity Initiative of the Year

We’re very excited to receive this award - it means so much to us. Entering was important because it’s a way to recognize and appreciate our team’s dedication in bringing this beautiful museum to life. It’s about being part of the community, engaging with the education sector and making a lasting impact. This award propels us to the next level.

Msheireb Properties

2024 Winner of Conservation & Heritage Initiative of the Year

It feels great—The Big 5 award was the missing piece in our achievements, and we’re proud to win this year. Since founding grfn, we’ve focused on energy efficiency and built a team deeply committed to sustainability. This award is for them—a well-deserved recognition of their hard work and dedication.

Omnia Halawani, grfn

2024 Winner of Sustainability Leader of the Year

This is an absolute delight and honour. I’m truly grateful for the award and it belongs just as much to my team, our visionary leadership and our dedicated colleagues. Big 5 is not just a regional event - it’s a truly global platform. Receiving this recognition today is something we are immensely proud of.

Masdar City

2024 Winner of Sustainable Construction Project of the Year

We’re incredibly proud to be recognized for doing the right thing. (Sustainability) is embedded in everything we do - its part of the philosophy of AECOM’s work. It’s important for us to participate, showcase our progress and lead the way for the industry and the world.

AECOM

2024 Winner of Sustainable Construction Organization of the Year

It’s amazing! I’m proud of this partnership. We have built a very strong partnership, performance and friendship. The most important thing is that I’ve got new connections, new relationships - I’m happy with that.

El Seif Engineering Contracting Co.

2024 Winner of Partnership of the Year

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Celebrating impact in the built environment

Congratulations to the 2025 finalists

2025 Finalists

Thank you to our sponsors and partners

"We're so happy! This award is a testament to the hard work we've all put in every day."

Meet our esteemed international panel of judges

Eng. Naseibah Abdulla Almarzooqi

Eman Ismail Hussain

Paul Gandy

Nancy Wiegers Greenwald

Dr. Mohammed S. Al-Surf

Alison Watson MBE

Dianne Dain

Nidhi Shah

Lueei AlJumaat

Raji Hattar

Catherine Workman

Murtada Alzaylaie

Dr. Naif Alaboud

Dr. Esayas G.youhannes

Matthew Jackson

Carl Wamsley

Benjamin Breen

Mahesh Ramanujam

Matt Tucker

Ibtissem Bouattay

Dr. Tarek El Sheikh

Mark Jamieson

Sarah Mukherjee MBE

Pau F. Aldomà

Harald Friedl

Anna Tari

Dr. Nicholas Fearnley

Tarika Jain

Eng. James N. Mwangi

Ahmed Kotbi

Jesus Perucho

Jason Van Nest

Dr. Rashed Al Shaali

Tom Hardiman, CAE

Mai Fetais

Dr. Elmira NezamiFar

Natalie Stephenson

Dr. Albert S. Fakhoury

Big 5 Global Impact Awards in the spotlight

Muchmore Consultancy

KEO International Consultants

LEAD Real Estate Developer

China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East

Msheireb Properties

Omnia Halawani, grfn

Masdar City

AECOM

El Seif Engineering Contracting Co.

Celebrating impact in
the built environment

Congratulations to the
2025 finalists

Meet our esteemed
international panel of judges