Cygnet West 2026 PropTech Hub WA Awards

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 Recognising the most innovative organisation making a national impact across four or more Australian states and territories. 

This award celebrates innovators who are driving transformative change and setting new standards of excellence on a broad scale, influencing industries and communities nationwide. 

Winner:

RentBond

Category Sponsor: Cygnet West

 Cygnet West is WA's largest independently-owned real estate agency and one of the biggest in Australia. 

  Recognising the most innovative solution for the commercial property sector, including commercial buildings, property management, facility management systems, commercial leasing, procurement, and more. 

This award celebrates a ground breaking innovation that is transforming the way commercial properties are managed, operated, and leased, driving efficiency, sustainability, and improved performance across the industry. 

It honours a solution that addresses the unique challenges of the commercial property sector, setting new standards for innovation and impact.  

Winner:

Core Vision

Category Sponsor: Cygnet West

 We are a wholly WA-owned and operated property agency with over 140 dedicated experts. 

 Celebrating the most outstanding PropTech member who has demonstrated exceptional passion, dedication, and determination over the past 12 months. This award honours an individual who has made significant contributions to the PropTech community, inspiring others through their leadership, innovation, and commitment to driving the industry forward.  

Winner:

Jonathan Goldsworthy

Category Sponsor: JJ Leach Group

The JJ Leach Group is a retail property consultant, developer and manager with over 50 years’ experience in the Western Australian market.  

 Recognising the most outstanding start-up, as chosen by the judges, for its exceptional potential to make a significant impact over the next 12 months. This award celebrates an emerging business that has demonstrated innovation, agility, and vision, positioning itself for rapid growth and success in the near future.

Winner:

Rentomise

Category Sponsor: City of Perth

 
The City of Perth is a local government area and body, within the Perth metropolitan area, which is the capital of Western Australia.   

 Celebrating the most innovative emerging technology, including Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Metaverse, and Supercomputing. 

 This award highlights a cutting-edge technology that is setting new standards, redefining industries, and shaping the future of how we interact with the world. It recognises a breakthrough solution that stands out for its potential to transform the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us. 

Winner:

Co Connect App

Category Sponsor: Radium Capital

 Our R&D loans have supported more than 520 Australian businesses with innovation in 21 distinct industry sectors. 

 Recognising the most innovative scale-up with an annual turnover exceeding $1 million or a revenue growth of more than 200%. 

This award celebrates an organisation that has demonstrated exceptional growth, an innovative go-to-market strategy, and a strong ability to identify and solve customer pain points, all while making a significant impact on the industry. 

Winner:

RentPay

Category Sponsor: Radium Capital

 We believe businesses with R&D should have access to capital when they need it. So we created the Radium Advance to enable businesses to unlock their tax refunds sooner. 

 Recognising the most innovative organisation entering a new overseas market in the past 12 months. This award celebrates a company that has successfully expanded its reach beyond borders, demonstrating exceptional innovation, strategy, and adaptability in navigating new international markets. 

It honours an organisation that has effectively tailored its products, services, or operations to meet the unique needs of a foreign market, driving growth and establishing a strong global presence. 

Winner:

Blocksquare

Category Sponsor: Quay Perth

Quay Perth owned by Singapore-based Louis T Collection, an international hospitality management company that understands global expansion.

 Recognising outstanding leadership and achievement in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. 

Honouring an individual, team, or organisation that has successfully integrated ESG principles into their strategy and operations, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability, ethical governance, and positive social impact. 

The winner will exemplify how responsible practices can drive long-term value, foster trust, and contribute meaningfully to a more sustainable and equitable future for Western Australians. 

Winner:

Enconyx

Category Sponsor: Hunt Architects

   We believe that great projects add value to their wider environment. We deliver projects across all sectors and industries. 

 Recognising excellence in the development or application of innovative technologies within the building and construction sector. Recognising individuals, teams, or organisations that have introduced breakthrough methods, materials, systems, or digital solutions that improve the design, construction, sustainability, or performance of the residential, commercial or industrial construction sector. 

The winner will demonstrate how their innovation advances industry standards, enhances efficiency or safety, and contributes to a smarter, more resilient built environment.

Winner:

Paramount Prestart 

Category Sponsor: Hunt Architects

  Established in 1970, we are a multi-disciplinary studio committed to delivering responsive architectural, master planning and interior solutions. 

 Recognising the most innovative, high-achieving entrepreneur of the year. This award celebrates an individual who has demonstrated exceptional innovation, business growth, and impact over the past 12 months. 

It honours an entrepreneur whose spirit, creativity, and leadership have driven remarkable success, inspiring others and making a lasting difference in their industry.

Winner:

Kylie Dillon 

Category Sponsor: Safety Bay Settlements

 Safety Bay Settlements can settle properties anywhere in WA. Established 1977.

 Recognising the most innovative and highest achieving executive, nominated by the organisations Founder, Director, or CEO. This award celebrates an executive who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and performance, driving significant success within their organisation. 

It honours an individual whose strategic vision, forward-thinking approach, and ability to execute have made a lasting impact on the PropTech industry. 

Winner:

Leigh Dowie

Category Sponsor: Safety Bay Settlements

 Safety Bay Settlements can settle properties anywhere in WA. Fast and Professional Service from qualified conveyancers. 

 This award recognises the most cyber-resilient organisation with critical infrastructure capabilities.

 In an increasingly complex threat landscape, this category recognises exemplary leadership, innovation, and execution in cybersecurity strategies.

  The winning organisation will exemplify a high standard of preparedness and adaptability showcasing the ability to withstand, recover from, and evolve in response to cyber threats while ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of critical services.  

Winner:

Realtime Conveyancer 

Category Sponsor: Cyber West Hub

 Driving growth and connection for the WA Cyber Security sector.

 Recognising the most outstanding innovation that has significantly impacted a specific region or community. 

Honouring individuals, teams, or organisations that have introduced new ideas, products, services, or processes that drive positive change, enhance regional development, or address regional challenges in creative and effective ways.  

 The winner will exemplify how forward-thinking ideas and technologies can be translated into real-world outcomes that improve economic, social, environmental, or technological resilience at the regional level. 

Winner:

Peel Produce Markets Eventease360

Category Sponsor: Cyber West Hub

Tasked with building the state's cyber capabilities, Cyber West Hub focuses on building a cyber community, cyber capability and cyber capacity across Western Australia.

 Recognising the most outstanding innovative marketing campaign of the past 12 months. This award celebrates a campaign that has demonstrated exceptional creativity, strategy, and impact, driving significant engagement and results. 

It honours an innovative approach that effectively captures attention, resonates with the target audience, and delivers measurable outcomes, showcasing the power of marketing to transform brand visibility and influence consumer behaviour. 

Winner:

Planet Now

Category Sponsor: One Brand

 We love working with start-up enterprises and building great identities from scratch, as well as transforming the brand communications of existing businesses. 

 Recognising the most respected PropTech member, as voted by their peers within the PropTech community. 

This award honours an innovator who has earned the respect, admiration, and appreciation of their fellow members for their contributions, support, and collaborative spirit. It celebrates someone who consistently goes above and beyond to foster connections, drive positive change, and inspire others within the PropTech Hub WA ecosystem. 

Winner:

Architre

Category Sponsor: Development WA

Development WA is the State Government’s central land and development agency, creating places for people to live, work, visit and do business.

We drive economic and employment growth, demonstrate innovation and champion sustainability as we shape our State’s future.

 Recognising the most outstanding Champion of Champions who has made a significant contribution to PropTech Hub WA members and initiatives in the past 12 months. This award honours an individual who has consistently gone above and beyond to support, mentor, and drive the success of the PropTech community. 

It celebrates someone whose leadership, passion, and dedication have played a pivotal role in advancing the growth and innovation of PropTech Hub WA, helping to shape the future of the industry. 

Champion of Champions:

Sarah Mahony

Category Sponsor: JJ Leach Group

The JJ Leach Group is a retail property consultant, developer and manager with over 50 years’ experience in the Western Australian market.