NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, honored 11 chapters and nine individuals as part of the annual Chapter Merit Awards (CMAs). The awards recognize success in DEI, education, legislative affairs, membership and special events, as well as individual leader recognitions and Chapter of the Year. Recipients are selected by a committee of their peers comprised of volunteer judges.

Congratulations to this year’s award winners!

Chapter of the Year

The Chapter of the Year Award honors chapters for overall excellence throughout the year, including involvement with NAIOP Corporate, chapter growth, community service and more. This year’s winners have truly raised the bar, demonstrating an unyielding dedication to providing value for NAIOP members at every level.

Medium chapter: NAIOP Inland Empire

Large chapter: NAIOP Southern Nevada

 

Outstanding Leadership by a Chapter President

The award for Outstanding Leadership by a Chapter President is presented to a chapter president who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to their chapter's growth and success. This year's winners have worked to increase and diversify membership, elevate programming, empower volunteers and engage local leaders.

Small chapter: Kyle Rea, NAIOP Northern Nevada

Large chapter: Travis Hale, NAIOP Washington State

 

Chapter Volunteer of the Year

The Volunteer of the Year Award is presented to a chapter volunteer for their exceptional efforts and contributions to their chapter. This year’s winners possess incredible work ethic and commitment and have proven integral to their chapters’ success.

Small chapter: Paul Kinne, NAIOP Northern Nevada

Medium chapter: Joe Farr, NAIOP New Mexico

Large chapter: Cassie Catania-Hsu, NAIOP Southern Nevada

 

Outstanding Contribution by a Chapter Executive

The Outstanding Contribution by a Chapter Executive Award is presented to chapter leaders for their valued contributions, innovation and knowledge. This year’s winners have developed exciting initiatives, engaged members in fresh ways, and grown their chapters’ membership.

Small chapter: Debra Wimpee, NAIOP Oklahoma

Large chapter: Suzanne Kinney, NAIOP Arizona

 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award recognized chapters that have worked to advance diversity, equity and inclusion within their chapter and in commercial real estate. This year’s award winners have stood out for their efforts in supporting the next generation of commercial real estate professionals and increasing diversity within the industry.

Large chapter: NAIOP Washington State – DEI programs for rising leaders.

 

Education

The Education Award is presented to chapters that organized an exceptional program, series, event or seminar with educational content. These winning chapters hosted unique and engaging market tours, speaker series and more.

Small chapter: NAIOP New York City – PropTech Competition

Large chapter (tie): NAIOP Southern Nevada – Developing Organizational Leadership Institute

Large chapter (tie): NAIOP Arizona – “Becoming a Tier 1 City” Education Series

 

Legislative Affairs

The Legislative Affairs Award recognizes chapters whose government affairs activities and advocacy influenced important state and local issues. This year’s winners have strengthened relationships with decision-makers and elected officials, and made their voices heard on issues critical to commercial real estate.

Medium, NAIOP Inland Empire – Defeating tax measures; establishing legislative task force

Large, NAIOP Minnesota – Public policy committee successes

 

Membership

The Membership Award is presented to chapters that have demonstrated success through their retention and recruitment programs, conveying NAIOP’s exclusive member benefits.

Large, NAIOP Washington State – High member retention; student membership growth; new member mentoring

 

Special Events

The Special Event Award celebrates chapters that have planned and executed exceptional and unique chapter events.

Small, NAIOP Oklahoma – Women in CRE Networking Luncheon Series

Medium, NAIOP Inland Empire – Broker Challenge

Large, NAIOP Southern Nevada – Spotlight Awards

 

Outstanding Achievement in Membership Growth

NAIOP honored NAIOP Sacramento Valley for the largest percentage of member growth (31.7%), based on year-end membership data.

 

Highest Number of New Members 

NAIOP celebrates NAIOP SoCal for achieving a record highest number of new members (135) among all 53 chapters last year, based on year-end membership data.