GOVERNOR’S AWARD 2025
About the Governor’s Award
The Office of Her Excellency the Governor of the Cayman Islands, in partnership with the Cayman Society of Architects, Surveyors and Engineers (CASE) and the Cayman Contractors Association (CCA), is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Governor’s Award for Design and Construction Excellence in the Cayman Islands.
This distinguished award, conferred by the Governor, seeks to recognise, encourage, and uphold the highest standards of design innovation, sustainability, and construction excellence within the Cayman Islands’ built environment.
GA2021 Winners
Judging Criteria
The key areas of focus are:
DESIGN EXCELLENCE
CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION
VALUE
BUILDABILITY
CULTURAL RESPONSE
For information on nominations, please see the full criteria and supporting information here.
Please refer to the example PPT-nominated project presentation (downloadable here)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 07 November 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Award Categories
The Governor’s Award for Design and Construction Excellence celebrates projects that shape Cayman’s built environment.
Residential – Recognising outstanding single residences and multi-unit developments
Commercial & Hospitality – Honouring offices, hotels, restaurants, and interior design (awarded every four years, including 2025)
Special Recognition – Highlighting unique contributions to sustainability, culture, or community impact
All nominated projects must demonstrate design excellence, innovation, buildability, cultural response, and sustainability.
Sponsors
PLATINUM
BRONZE
CASE
Cayman Society of Architects, Surveyors & Engineers (CASE) is the Society that oversees professional development within the Design and Construction industries in the Cayman Islands. CASE’s primary role is to promote the study of the art and science of Architecture, Surveying, Engineering, and related professions in the Cayman Islands. Please visit them at www.casecayman.ky.
CCA
The Cayman Contractors Association (CCA) is a self-regulating organisation. It was established to uphold consistent ethical standards within the construction sector and to reassure prospective clients that, should a CCA member be selected for a project, the outcome would be successful. That standard persists today, and CCA members, regardless of the size of their respective businesses, are recognised as Cayman’s most reputable contractors. Please visit them at www.CCA.ky.
Nominations
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Governor’s Award for Design and Construction Excellence in the Cayman Islands, established by the Office of Her Excellency Jane Owen. Entrants are required to submit a completed Nomination Form together with a PowerPoint presentation prepared using the official template. The presentation should clearly and succinctly demonstrate how the project meets the Award’s judging criteria, which include design excellence, innovation, value, buildability, and cultural response.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 07 November 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Contact Us & Submit your Nominations
What You Need to Submit
To enter the 2025 Governor’s Award for Design and Construction Excellence, each nomination must include:
For all other inquiries about the Governor’s Award, fill out the contact form or email: governorsaward2025@gmail.com
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 07 November 2025, at 11:59 p.m.