POD Recognised with Award Wins and Commendations at the TPI ACE Awards 2026

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Written By POD

It was a memorable evening for POD at The Property Institute (TPI) ACE Awards, with multiple award wins and Highly Commended recognitions reflecting the dedication and expertise of our people.

Hosted at London’s renowned Old Billingsgate venue, the ACE Awards are widely regarded as one of the residential property sector’s most respected awards programmes, bringing together leading professionals from across the industry to recognise excellence in property management.

As a trusted UK residential property management company, we’re incredibly proud to have received recognition alongside some of the most respected organisations and professionals in the sector. Together, these awards illustrate what makes POD special: talented people, strong leadership, a commitment to continuous improvement and a shared focus on delivering the best possible experience for residents and clients.

Recognised Across Multiple Categories

The breadth of recognition received this year reflects the many strengths across POD, from nurturing talent and supporting colleagues to creating positive experiences for residents and clients:

Company Recognition

Winner

  • Employee Training and Development

Highly Commended

  • Managing Agent of the Year (10,001–20,000 units)

  • Outstanding Customer Service

Winning the Employee Training and Development award recognises our ongoing investment in creating opportunities for professional growth and career progression. From dedicated training and development days to industry qualifications, leadership programmes and continuous learning opportunities, we are committed to helping our colleagues build successful and rewarding careers.

We believe exceptional service starts with exceptional people, and creating an environment where employees can develop, progress and reach their potential remains central to our long-term success.

Our Highly Commended recognitions for Managing Agent of the Year and Outstanding Customer Service acknowledge the contribution of teams across POD who consistently support residents and clients, maintain strong operational performance, encourage community engagement and respond effectively to the evolving needs of the developments we manage.

These commendations recognise the care, professionalism and consistency shown every day across our developments, helping to create positive experiences for residents and strong partnerships with our clients.

Individual Recognition

Winners

  • Gemma Dicker – Unsung Hero

  • Elena Marian – Wellbeing Champion

  • Eloise Stratford – Rising Star

Highly Commended

  • Negin Mortazavi – On-Site Staff Member

  • Sara de Sousa – On-Site Staff Member

  • Roxanne Steenkamp – Wellbeing Champion

Across the nominated categories, submissions showcased colleagues who consistently go above and beyond their roles. From supporting employee wellbeing and mentoring team members to solving complex operational challenges and creating positive resident experiences, their contributions help shape both the communities we manage and the culture we are proud to nurture.

Supporting testimonials spoke of individuals who have guided developments through periods of change and provided reassurance during challenging situations. Their efforts are often carried out behind the scenes, but they make a meaningful difference to the people who live and work within our developments.

We are extremely proud to see these achievements recognised by the judges. These recognitions celebrate people who routinely go above and beyond, often without seeking recognition, and whose efforts help create positive experiences across our developments.

A Message from Our CEO

Commenting on the success, POD Management CEO David Goldberg said:

"This is an amazing achievement, and I am exceptionally proud of everyone at POD who has contributed to our success as a company, especially those team members who have rightly received individual recognition. It demonstrates the breadth of talent across the business and recognises this is a team effort. Being shortlisted alone is no small feat, and every person and team nominated deserves to take a moment to celebrate their contribution.

These awards reflect the standards we set ourselves every day - investing in our people, supporting wellbeing, and delivering a consistently high level of service for residents and clients. To be recognised across so many categories is a real credit to the strength, talent and commitment we have across POD. Congratulations to the entire team, and well done to all the other winners and finalists recognised on the night."

What this Recognition Means for Residents and Clients

Awards matter most when they reflect day-to-day delivery. For residents and clients, this recognition reinforces our focus on:

  • Investing in people and training so teams have the knowledge and confidence to act quickly and responsibly.

  • Clear communication and responsive support, so residents feel informed and listened to.

  • Strong operational standards and governance, helping developments run smoothly and safely.

Looking Ahead

The ACE Awards celebrate the very best in property management, offering recognition and an opportunity to showcase excellence across the sector. For POD Management, this year’s results are a reflection of our values, culture and commitment to raising standards across the industry. As a trusted property management company in London and across the UK, we remain focused on delivering outstanding service and raising standards throughout the industry.

We would like to thank The Property Institute for hosting another fantastic ACE Awards event and congratulate all winners, finalists and Highly Commended organisations. We look forward to building on this success and continuing to deliver award-winning property management services.

More Than Award Wins

While we're proud of the trophies and recognition, we're even prouder of what they represent: colleagues who care, communities that flourish and a culture that encourages people to achieve their best.

If you’re looking for a managing agent that combines operational excellence with a people-first approach, we’d be happy to talk:


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