--- title: Samantha McClary receives Outstanding Contribution recognition description: Samantha McClary receives the Outstanding Contribution Award at the IBP Awards for her influential work in built environment journalism and advocacy for diversity. image: https://ibp.org.uk/hubfs/IBP_Awards_2025-1281.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://ibp.org.uk/news/samantha-mcclary-wins-outstanding-contribution-award#main-content) [![IBP logo - inform. build. connect ](https://ibp.org.uk/hubfs/logo_purple.svg)Homepage](https://ibp.org.uk/) - [Home](https://ibp.org.uk) - About IBP - [Who we are](https://ibp.org.uk/about-ibp) - [Our team](https://ibp.org.uk/our-team) - [Support the IBP](https://ibp.org.uk/support-the-ibp) - What we do - [Events](https://ibp.org.uk/ibp-events) - [Awards](https://ibp.org.uk/awards) - [Internship programme](https://ibp.org.uk/internship-programme) - [News](https://ibp.org.uk/news) - [Contact](https://ibp.org.uk/contact-us) [Join our community](https://ibp.org.uk/join-the-ibp) - [Home](https://ibp.org.uk) - About IBP - [Who we are](https://ibp.org.uk/about-ibp) - [Our team](https://ibp.org.uk/our-team) - [Support the IBP](https://ibp.org.uk/support-the-ibp) - What we do - [Events](https://ibp.org.uk/ibp-events) - [Awards](https://ibp.org.uk/awards) - [Internship programme](https://ibp.org.uk/internship-programme) - [News](https://ibp.org.uk/news) - [Contact](https://ibp.org.uk/contact-us) [Join our community](https://ibp.org.uk/join-the-ibp) ![](https://ibp.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/IBP_Awards_2025-1281.jpg?width=6048&height=4024&name=IBP_Awards_2025-1281.jpg) Awards # Samantha McClary receives Outstanding Contribution recognition Wing Tsang | June 29, 2026 ![IBP_Awards_2025-1340 (1)](https://ibp.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/IBP_Awards_2025-1340%20(1).jpg?width=4588&height=3313&name=IBP_Awards_2025-1340%20(1).jpg)Samantha McClary was recognised for her exceptional contribution to built environment journalism at the 2025 IBP Awards. McClary, now CEO of the British Council for Offices, was honoured for her long career in property journalism and for championing greater diversity across the real estate sector. She spent 21 years at Estates Gazette, the last six as editor. During that time, she launched several initiatives, including the EG Public Sector Forum, the Investor Forum, the Diversity and Inclusion Forum, and the Future Leaders Programme. Throughout her career, McClary consistently championed strong journalistic principles and used the platform to challenge and support the sector it covers. In her new role at the British Council for Offices, she continues to bring the same energy and leadership to the industry. Speaking at the event, she said, "It is an incredible honour and extremely humbling to receive this accolade, especially when you read the list of previous recipients. It comes with extra meaning too, having moved out of the world of journalism earlier this year and into a role that enables me to become a true champion for our industry, while retaining the ability to challenge. “Championing and challenging the real estate sector has been a key driver for me over the last few years, and it means so much to be recognised for this. The pen is always mightier than the sword, and journalism, used correctly, has the power to deliver real change. Storytelling, communication and an ability to share the truth are the fundamentals of journalism, but are also, as I'm learning in my new role, incredible tools to have available in any role." ## Share this post [mailto:https%3A%2F%2Fibp.org.uk%2Fnews%2Fsamantha-mcclary-wins-outstanding-contribution-award](mailto:https%3A%2F%2Fibp.org.uk%2Fnews%2Fsamantha-mcclary-wins-outstanding-contribution-award) ## Keep reading ### [![](https://ibp.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/David%20Taylor%20-%20IBP%20President%202026.png?width=1200&height=628&name=David%20Taylor%20-%20IBP%20President%202026.png) David Taylor to lead IBP with focus on AI and the built environment](https://ibp.org.uk/news/david-taylor-2026-president) ### [![](https://ibp.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Summer%20Party%207.jpg?width=2856&height=2142&name=Summer%20Party%207.jpg) Events IBP Summer Party to tackle the big questions on AI](https://ibp.org.uk/news/ibp-summer-party-to-tackle-the-big-questions-on-ai) [![logo_purple](https://ibp.org.uk/hubfs/logo_purple.svg "logo_purple")](http:///) - [Home](https://ibp.org.uk) - [Join our community](https://ibp.org.uk/join-the-ibp) - [Contact](https://ibp.org.uk/contact-us) - [Privacy policy](https://ibp.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [Terms and conditions](https://ibp.org.uk/terms-and-conditions) --- ©IBP 2026. 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