The winners of the 2007 Thailand Property Awards were announced in December last year, at a lavish Gala Dinner held at the Royal Orchid Sheraton in Bangkok. Over 350 of Thailand's real estate elite were in attendance to celebrate the 13 award winners on the night.

Duncan Worthington, managing director of Awards organiser Ensign Media

"The 2007 awards saw a high level of competition. There was a good spread of winners from around Thailand, with strong showings from both Phuket and Samui, as well as Bangkok," said Duncan Worthington, Managing Director of organisers Ensign Media Co. Ltd.

"Thailand's real estate industry has faced a number of challenges this year with growth being slower than previously expected. However, the success of the 2007 Thailand Property Awards and acknowledgement of the winners by their peers is a good indicator of the underlying quality and dynamic of the industry throughout the country," added Worthington.

Now in their second year, the annual Thailand Property Awards have grown from 80 entries in 2006 to 112 entries in 2007. The 2007 Awards introduced an innovative judging process, with the organisers taking a three-phase approach:

Royal Phuket Marina's Khun Wilaiporn, receiving the Best Resort Condo Development award

Phase 1 The real estate industry were invited to nominate companies in the 12 categories. Nominees could not nominate themselves, nor nominate in a category where there may be a conflict of interest. Over 260 nominations were received.

Phase 2 All nominees were then invited by the organisers to enter via a secure online procedure. 112 entries were received.

Phase 3 A team of 22 judges selected from different disciplines in the industry, were given secure password-protected access to their private judging areas online. Different Judges were selected to judge on different awards to ensure no bias or conflict of interest, and Judges were selected from around Thailand. To ensure the process was transparent and fair, an independent Ethics Committee was appointed.

Thailand Property Awards was first held in 2006. The awards aim to create awareness and showcase the best of Thailand's real estate and promote the quality in Thailand’s real estate industry, construction, architecture and interior design, as well as industry professional services.

For more information, visit www.thailandpropertyawards.com