News: Dean Adkins announced as finalist at the British Forces in Business Awards 2026
Dean Adkins, Owner and Managing Director, has been named a finalist in the Entrepreneur of the Year category at the British Forces in Business Awards 2026.
Selway Joyce has been named a finalist in the "Outstanding Contribution to Surveying by a SME" category at the RICS Regional Awards 2026.
We are delighted to share that Selway Joyce has been named a finalist in the Outstanding Contribution to Surveying by an SME category at the RICS Regional Awards 2026.

Selway Joyce Shortlisted for RICS Regional Awards 2026
Founded in 1957, Selway Joyce has supported clients across the UK and internationally, with particular expertise in prime residential, heritage, education, culture and hospitality projects. From historic estates and independent schools to private residences and landmark restoration schemes, our role has always been to bring clarity, commercial discipline and practical project leadership to complex built environment challenges.
The RICS Regional Awards celebrate the very best of surveying, project delivery and built environment excellence across the UK. To be recognised in a category focused on contribution to surveying as an SME is especially meaningful, as it reflects not only the calibre of our project work, but also the strength of our team and our continued commitment to raising standards within the profession.
Dean Adkins, Owner and Managing Director, said:
“To be recognised as a finalist for Outstanding Contribution to Surveying is a tremendous honour, but more importantly it is recognition of the remarkable people who make Selway Joyce what it is.
Every day, our team brings expertise, dedication and genuine care to the projects and clients we serve. They consistently go above and beyond to uphold the reputation for excellence that Selway Joyce has built over nearly 70 years, and I could not be prouder of what they achieve.
This nomination belongs to every member of our team. It reflects their commitment to delivering exceptional service, their willingness to support one another and their determination to achieve the very best outcomes for our clients.
We are grateful to our clients and collaborators for the trust they place in us, and we are honoured to be recognised by the RICS alongside some of the most respected consultancies in the region. Whatever the outcome, this nomination is a moment of pride for everyone at Selway Joyce.“
We are proud to be recognised alongside so many outstanding businesses and professionals across the surveying sector, and we look forward to the awards.
Dean Adkins, Owner and Managing Director, has been named a finalist in the Entrepreneur of the Year category at the British Forces in Business Awards 2026.
Selway Joyce has been named a finalist in the Professional Services Company of the Year category at the British Business Awards 2026. The recognition reflects the firm’s performance over the past year and places it among businesses shaping the future of the UK economy.
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