Champion Awards

Every year, TCREW brings the Raleigh-Durham commercial real estate community together to celebrate champions in the industry. We compile nominations for successful real estate projects and professionals throughout the Triangle area and select winners who are honored at the Awards Ceremony.

The 27th Annual Champion Awards was held on April 16, 2026 at the Embassy Suites in Cary, NC

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2026 Award Categories:

Best Development Project

To the owner of the best new development project that demonstrates excellence in functionality, aesthetics and relationship to surroundings. Developments in this category include office, retail, multi- family, hotel or mixed use. In order to be eligible for this award, projects must be completed between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 (Note: Projects must have a CO given by the end of 2025.)

Best Redevelopment Project

To the owner of the best redevelopment project that demonstrates a creative use of existing property. Developments in this category include office, retail, multi-family, hotel or mixed use. In order to be eligible for this award, projects must be completed between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. (Note: Projects must have a CO given by the end of 2025.)

Best Interiors Project: Office

To the owner of a commercial building who completed an interiors project for an office space that has improved the overall aesthetics and functionality of a space, which in turn has improved its marketability and/or workplace environment.

Best Interiors Project: Non-Office

To the owner of a commercial building who completed an interiors project for a non-office space that has improved the overall aesthetics and functionality of a space, which in turn has improved its marketability and/or workplace environment.

Community Enhancement Award

To a public or private project that enhances its community through improved quality of life, aesthetic appeal and/or other positive aspects.

Most Creative Local Marketing Campaign

To a company who has developed the most creative advertising or marketing program that promotes or features a commercial real estate property, project or commercial real estate services.

Sustainability Award

To a company or property that has incorporated sustainable practices in their workplace through the design and construction or the day-to-day operations of a commercial building. The basic objectives of sustainability are to reduce consumption of non-renewable resources, minimize waste and create healthy, productive environments.

Economic Development Award

To a company whose location or expansion generates job creation and economic growth in the Triangle. In order to be eligible for this award, projects must be announced between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. Construction does not have to be completed in order to qualify.

Professional Service Award

To an individual who provides the best professional service in their field related to commercial real estate. Consideration for this award includes someone with vast industry knowledge, leadership, skills, work ethic and creativity. All membership categories of TCREW can be considered for this award e.g. economic development, business development, accounting, engineering, asset management, research, etc.

Rising Leader in Commercial Real Estate

To an individual 40 years old or younger who exemplifies excellence, delivers high-performance results and transcends expectations in the commercial real estate industry.

CREW Excellence Award

To an individual or group of Triangle CREW members who best exemplify the mission of Triangle CREW by giving back to the organization, promoting and making connections for other TCREW members, and enhancing the commercial real estate industry through advocacy and mentorship for women.

Impact Award

To an individual who, over the course of a distinguished career, has made a transformational contribution to or has had a significant positive influence on the Triangle’s commercial real estate industry.

2026 Winners

Congratulations 2026 winners. The 27th Annual TCREW Champion Awards was held on Thursday, April 16th at the Embassy Suites in Cary. Over 600 professionals attended the sold-out event.

A photo of our winners is to the right.

2026 Category Award Winners

The Weld

Best Development Project

Salvage Yard at Raleigh Iron Works

Best Redevelopment Project

Coastal Credit Union HQ Renovation

Sustainability Award

Boston Consulting Group

Best Interiors Office Project

Boatman Spirits Co.

Best Interiors Non-Office Project

Dix Park Gipson Play Plaza

Community Enhancement Award

All in North Carolina

Most Creative Local Marketing Campaign

Vulcan Elements

Economic Development Award

Ann-Stewart Patterson, CBRE

Professional Commercial Real Estate Service

Carolyn Coia, RTP Foundation

Rising Leader in Commercial Real Estate

Katherine Thomas

Impact Award

Hightower Project: Sharon Crawford and Kelley Deal for Little Diversified Architectural Consulting; Jenna Geigerman with Hightower; Lisa Prather with Scott Insurance; and Cathy Rudisill with Rudisill Law.

CREW Excellence Award

Cooper Charitable Foundation

Our “Outstanding Public Special” award was presented to Cooper Charitable Foundation. The award was to give recognition to a non-profit organization whose mission has made a meaningful and impactful investment in the community. TCREW also presented them with a check for $2,500.