The pair are former directors of TODD Architects, the firm which designed Titanic Belfast, where they worked for over two decades.
They were among 21 category winners announced at a glittering ceremony on Friday in Belfast’s Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Lauren McGaughey, acting director at Openreach, the awards’ headline sponsor, said: “We’re proud to be part of another successful night at the Belfast Telegraph Property Awards this year, celebrating excellence in property and construction — industries that are central to our work.
“Strong partnerships with the property sector are crucial as we continue to deliver on our significant investment by bringing full fibre network availability to premises right across Northern Ireland. Congratulations to all the well-deserved winners.”
Belfast Telegraph Property Awards 2025 in partnership with Openreach. John Minnis Estate agents: Chad Morris, Amy Kimber, Abble Parkins, John Minnis, Heather Lyons, Katie Brown and Sarah Minis (Credit: Peter Morrison)
Eoin Brannigan, editor in chief at the Belfast Telegraph and Sunday Life, said the awards recognised the importance of the property industry to life in Northern Ireland.
“We were delighted to have broadband network provider Openreach as title sponsor for the third year now,” he said.
The event has grown in importance over the years since the first Belfast Telegraph Property Awards were held, he added. “This is our ninth year and we are delighted to see how much our event, which recognises talented property professionals, teams and organisations across Northern Ireland, has grown.”
The judging panel described Mr Minnis and Mr Crowe, who are now consultants at TODD Architects after stepping down as directors, as “leaders in Northern Ireland’s property sector”.
Belfast Telegraph Property Awards 2025 in partnership with Openreach. Openreach team: Kevin King, Enoch Beans, Conleth Mallon, Dara Murphy and Aaron Morton
The judges added: “Under their leadership, Todd Architects has grown to have studios in London, Belfast, Dublin and Manchester.
“They have developed an extensive portfolio of work across the commercial, healthcare, residential, and education sectors, as well as delivering major civic projects.”
Sharon McClements, chair of the judging panel and senior lecturer in built environment at Ulster University, said: “It was a pleasure to chair these awards again and be a part of another successful event, honouring all of the outstanding individuals and businesses who are bringing such positive contributions to this industry.
“And the calibre of NI’s property industry, which was also on show in London last week, when Shankill Shared Women’s Centre won a major accolade at the RICS Awards.
“A huge congratulations to all of the very well-deserving winners of this year’s Belfast Telegraph Property Awards.”
The winners in the 2025 Property Awards
Property Marketing Campaign of the Year sponsored by Barrett Group:
John Minnis Estate Agents
Fit Out of the Year sponsored by WH Stephens:
Andras House — The Marcus Portrush
Young Agent of the Year sponsored by PropertyPal:
Mark Nicholas — Nicholas Residential
Commercial Development of the Year sponsored by Carson McDowell:
RPP Architects and John McAslan + Partners — Belfast Grand Central Station
Mixed-Use Development of the Year sponsored by Mills Selig:
Collins Rolston — Space Antrim Hub
Regeneration Project of the Year sponsored by TSA Planning:
Alskea — Pavilion Eight
Young Architect of the Year sponsored by David Scott Tiles:
Conor Brady — Des Ewing Residential Architects
Property Management Company of the Year sponsored by Tenancy Deposit Scheme:
Gordon Estates Management
Property Deal of the Year sponsored by Wilson Nesbitt:
Andras House — Clarence House
Architectural Practice of the Year – Commercial sponsored by Andras House:
TODD Architects
Architectural Practice of the Year — Residential sponsored by Andras House:
Studiorogers Architects
Residential Development of the Year sponsored by Progressive Building Society:
Clanmil Housing — The Savoy, Bangor
Climate Initiative of the Year sponsored by Collins Rolston:
Andras House
Commercial Estate Agency of the Year sponsored by A&L Goodbody:
Lambert Smith Hampton
Property Legal Team of the Year sponsored by Radius Housing:
Eversheds Sutherland
Residential Estate Agency of the Year — Sole Branch sponsored by TLT
McMillan McClure
Residential Estate Agency of the Year — Multi-Branch sponsored by TLT
John Minnis Estate Agents
Developer of the Year sponsored by Gateley:
Radius Housing
Residential Lettings Agency of the Year sponsored by Millar McCall Wylie:
Templeton Robinson
Young Property Professional of the Year sponsored by e.surv:
Madison Doherty — UPS
Property Personality of the Year sponsored by Openreach:
Peter Minnis and Paul Crowe
Peter Minnis (second from left) and Paul Crowe of TODD Architects received the award for Property Personality of the Year at the 2025 Belfast Telegraph Property Awards from Lauren McGaughey, acting director of headline sponsor Openreach (right) and Margaret Canning, business editor of the Belfast Telegraph
News Catch Up – Friday 24th October