By Business Reporter- WestProp Holdings has, for the umpteenth time, raised the Zimbabwean flag high at international awards ceremonies, with the latest event happening recently in London at Marriot Hotel, where the company hauled four prestigious awards at the Laufen European and Africa Property Awards.

Two of the awards are five stars, acknowledging WestProp’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and quality in property development.

The government is on a drive to market brand Zimbabwe and invite investors to the country, including participation in the real estate sector.

The company, which runs vibrant and interactive social media platforms, had its website voted as the best property developer website in Zimbabwe and won the best property development marketing in Zimbabwe following breathtaking images of the under-construction The Hills Luxury Lifestyle Golf Estate.

The third award was in the residential property development of +20 units following the impressive and most sought-after Pokugara residential units that have so far been unmatched in Harare.

The highrise Millennium Heights apartments were recognised as the best mixed-use development in Africa and the best residential highrise development on the continent, capping a memorable London night for Chief Operating Officer Mrs Tatiana Ellis, who was at hand to receive the accolades.

“We have been recognised internationally as a formidable player in the property development sector. I am so proud to represent the company and of course Zimbabwe,” said a beaming Mrs Ellis.
“We have done it. Winning four awards was no mean feat. It was an honour to represent Zimbabwe. WE will continue work hard to put our country on the world map for good things,” she said.

This year marked 28 years of the award’s existence.

The awards attract entries from top developers, architects and designers worldwide.

Judging criteria for the awards include architecture and design, quality and construction, innovation and originality, sustainability and environmental impact, marketing and customer service.

CEO Mr Ken Sharpe, who is now delegating most of the work to subordinates in an endeavour to groom his team, was above the moon with the honour.

“These awards inspire us to continue pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional projects that enhance the lives of our customers and communities,” he said.
“I am happy our policy of self-management is paying off. Just recently we had a team marketing our products in Cape Town and now another team is in the United Kingdom collecting awards. I do not have to do all the work,” he said.

WestProp this year adopted the concept of self-management allowing managers independence in decision-making and accountability.