The Inspiring Women in Property Awards has nominated KWB Property Management Associate Director Kezia Smart as a finalist this year

Inspiring Women in Property Awards Finalist

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Our very own Kezia Smart has been named as a finalist in this year’s Inspiring Women in Property Awards.

The national awards are part of Property Week’s ‘Inspiring Diversity in Property’ campaign and look to celebrate trailblazing women who are making a real, positive impact in the UK property industry.

Kezia, who is an Associate Director within KWB’s property management team, has been recognised for being a passionate advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion within commercial real estate.

KWB Associate Director, Kezia Smart, has been named as a finalist in the 2026 Inspiring Women in Property Awards

KWB’s Managing Director of Property Management, Sam Lawrence, said: “We are delighted that Kezia has received this much-deserved recognition at a national level. She really is an inspiring professional within the industry.”

Kezia is a well-known figure around Birmingham, having been involved with the Midlands Women in Property Committee for the past five years. She also sits on the West Midlands RICS Regional Board and arranges networking events, alongside encouraging member engagement, with a particular focus to support female surveyors.

Sam continues: “Through her involvement with Women in Property, and an active role on the RICS West Midlands board, she has created meaningful opportunities and networking events, championed underrepresented voices and helped foster a more accessible, supportive and representative property industry. Well done Kezia, we are all incredibly proud of you.”

[L-R] Kezia Smart (Associate Director) and Sam Lawrence (Managing Director) of the KWB Property Management team

The winners of this year’s Inspiring Women in Property Awards will be announced during a ceremony in London on 22nd September 2026.

Kezia said: “I’m honoured to be named as a finalist in this year’s awards, alongside some truly inspiring women, and male allies, in property. I’m incredibly passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion within the industry and ensuring that there are equal opportunities for all. It’s something that will always be central to my career.”

Within the KWB team, Kezia is responsible for overseeing the property management of a range of mixed-use properties across the Midlands. You can email Kezia your congratulations at ksmart@kwboffice.com or find her on LinkedIn.