The boss of Queensland’s Olympic Projects Authority has been awarded a top honour for his service to the state’s property industry.
Stephen Conry AM, former CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle Australia (JLL), attended the 2025 People in Property Awards at Howard Smith Wharves on Friday Night, where he received the prestigious Legacy Award.
As current chair of the Board for the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority, it was his job to lead a 100-day review of the planning and development needs for Brisbane’s upcoming 2032 Olympic Games.
Stephen Conry AM received the Legacy Award at the 2025 People in Property Awards on Friday night. Picture: Richard Walker
Last year’s Legacy Award winner, Consolidated Properties boss Don O’Rorke, presented Mr Conry with the award.
“From his home base of Brisbane, he built a national and international business,” he said. “Post his retirement from JLL, that hasn’t stopped Stephen from contributing to the industry and the Property Council.
“As a past national President of the Property Council during Covid, he steered us through one of the most turbulent times globally and for our industry and still remains highly engaged.
“When once again called upon, he stood up to the challenge of chairing the GIICA board and helped deliver an Olympics infrastructure plan we so desperately needed.”
The previous Legacy Award winner Don O’Rorke presented Mr Conry with the award, after Mr Conry was recognised for his contributions to Olympic infrastructure and the Property Council during Covid. Picture: David Clark
The awards ceremony was the second of its kind, featuring more than 270 people from the real estate industry at the dinner.
Hosted by the Property Council of Australia Queensland, executive director Jess Caire congratulated the people who brought together the state’s recent successes in property.
“From the homes we live in, to the spaces and places that shape our cities and underpin our economy, the Queensland property industry is about so much more than bricks and mortar,” she said.
“It is the people behind the projects that deliver social and economic prosperity for Queensland, and these awards are all about showcasing and recognising that incredible talent.”
30 finalists made it to the ceremony, representing 21 different companies currently working in Queensland.
30 different finalists from 21 different countries were present at the ceremony, all having worked on property projects across Queensland. Picture: iStock
Other winners included Dexus’ Caitlin Clarke, receiving the Matthew Schneider Rising Star Award. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award went to Ineke McMahon of Objective Property Services, while the People First Award was given to Youngcare’s Alyica Meikle.
Damian Ling of RPS Group won the night’s Pathfinder Award, and Urbis’ Peter Hyland took home the night’s Industry Impact Award.
Meanwhile, the Team of the Year award went to Cbus Property’s Queensland Development Team.
Some of the honoured finalists included Natalie Rayment of Therefor Group, receiving the Judges Commendation for the Industry Impact Award. Picture: Lyndon Mechielsen/Courier Mail
Four nominees also received Judges Commendations for the night: Tom Kennedy of Therefor Group for the Matthew Schneider Rising Star Award, Natalie Rayment of Therefor Group for the Industry Impact Award, Kristan Conlon of McCullough Robertson for the Pathfinder Award and Waterfront Brisbane’s Dexus for the Team of the Year award.
“This year’s awards were a resounding success and the attendance, nominations and support shown by the property sector is a testament to their dedication and resilience,” Ms Caire said.
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