16.09.2025
Criterion Capital announced as Gold Sponsor for 34th PROPS Awards
Criterion Capital is proud to continue its support as the Gold Sponsor for the 34th PROPS Awards – the UK property industry’s longest-standing and most prestigious awards event.
Criterion Capital is proud to continue its support as the Gold Sponsor for the 34th PROPS Awards – the UK property industry’s longest-standing and most prestigious awards event. Taking place on Thursday 14th May 2026 at the iconic JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, this landmark event brings together 900+ senior leaders from across the property and finance sectors for an afternoon of celebration, networking, and raising vital funds for Variety, the Children’s Charity.
Since its inception in 1992, The PROPS Awards have raised over £12.5 million to support disabled and disadvantaged children across the UK, providing essential equipment, opportunities, and hope for young people who need it most.
Halima Aziz, Head of Hotels at Criterion Hospitality, commented: “We are delighted to once again be Gold Sponsor for the PROPS Awards. This incredible event not only recognises excellence across the property industry but also makes a profound difference to children’s lives through the outstanding work of Variety. Beyond buildings, our commitment extends to creating opportunities, breaking down barriers, and supporting the communities in which we operate. Standing alongside our peers to celebrate, connect, and give back is an honour.”
Candice Sammeroff, Trustee at Variety and Chair of the PROPS Awards, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Criterion Capital back as Gold Sponsor for the 34th PROPS Awards. Their ongoing support enables us to continue changing lives and providing vital assistance to children and young people with disabilities across the UK. Together, we are making a tangible difference and shaping a brighter future for those who need it most.”
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ABOUT CRITERION CAPITAL
Criterion Capital is a leading real estate owner and platform operator. Specialising in converting obsolete buildings into affordable residential apartments and lifestyle hotels, Criterion Capital focuses on long-term value creation through acquisition, development, operation and retention. Our hotel portfolio consists of 26 hotels with 9,000+ rooms across the UK, including our in-house hotel brand, Zedwell. Our residential portfolio comprises 5,500 apartments across the UK and Europe. Our commercial holdings total 50+ buildings in prime London locations, including our Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Knightsbridge Green Estates.
ABOUT VARIETY, THE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
Part of a worldwide charity, Variety, the Children’s Charity, was formed in the UK in 1949. Since then, it has raised more than £300 million, to help children and young people throughout the country who are disabled or disadvantaged.
Variety believes that neither disability nor disadvantage should prevent any child from reaching their full potential. That’s why Variety provides practical help, through a wide range of services, that makes an immediate improvement to the quality of the lives of the children and young people whom it supports.
For more information, please visit www.variety.org.uk.