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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.

Nominations for the 25th Annual Champion Awards are now open. In order to be eligible for an award, projects must be completed between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023. (Note: Projects must have a CO given by the end of 2023). The deadline to submit nominations is February 2, 2024 at 5:00 pm.

If you would like to submit a nomination, please click here.

https://crewnetwork.formstack.com/forms/champion_awards_main

Save the Date: The 25th Annual TCREW Champion Awards will be held on Thursday, April 18th at the Embassy Suites in Cary. Registration will open in early January 2024.

TCREW 2022 Champion Award Winners

Award categories include:

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.

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.

Best Interiors Project Over 40,000 SF:

To the owner of a commercial building who completed an interiors project over 40,000 square feet 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 Under 40,000 SF:

To the owner of a commercial building who completed an interiors project under 40,000 square feet in a commercial 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.

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.

 

Questions? Contact Nomination Co-Chairs:  Morgan Ross Bliss at mbliss@raleighchamber.org, 919-429-1111; or Hastings Jones at hastings.jones@cbre-raleigh.com, 205-915-8760.

 

Special thanks to our 25th Annual Champion Award Sponsors

Wells Fargo Logo

We also want to thank our Dessert Sponsor: PMC Commercial Interiors | Haworth; and our Video Sponsor: Boxyard RTP.

In 2023, the TCREW Champion Awards were held on April 27th at the Embassy Suites in Cary. Over 600 professionals attended the sold-out event. Please see below for a list of the winners.

2023 Champion Award Winners

Best Development Project:
Fenton in Cary, NC

Best Redevelopment Project:
Raleigh Iron Works

Community Enhancement Award:
321 Coffee | Durham

Green, WELL or Sustainability Award
301 Hillsborough at Raleigh Crossing

Best Interiors Project:
Office: Pendo

Mixed-Use: Glasshouse Kitchen

Most Creative Local Marketing Campaign:
Spark

Economic Development Award:
VinFast

Professional Commercial Real Estate Service:
Sharat Nagaraj, celito.net

Rising Leader in Commercial Real Estate:
Tiffany Barrier, CBRE | Raleigh

CREW Excellence Award:
Tonya Mills, NAI Tri Properties & Kerry Saunders, Triangle CREW

Impact Award:
Adrienne Cole, Raleigh Chamber

 

Our “Outstanding Public Special award was presented to Note in the Pocket. 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.

In 2022, the TCREW Champion Awards event was held on April 28, 2022 at the Embassy Suites in Cary. Over 600 professionals attended the sold-out event. See below for a list of the winners.

2022 Champion Award Winners

Best Development Project:
Boxyard RTP by Research Triangle Park

Best Redevelopment Project:
The Stitch by Equator Capital Management

Community Enhancement Award:
Willard Street Apartments by DHIC

Green, WELL or Sustainability Award
Durham County Main Library Renovation

Best Interiors Project:
Schneider Electric Raleigh Hub (designed by Interior Architects)

Most Creative Local Marketing Campaign:
Triangle Take Off “Carry On” Campaign

Economic Development Award:
Apple

Professional Commercial Real Estate Service:
Deb Boucher with Cushman & Wakefield

Rising Leader in Commercial Real Estate:
Nish Evans with Lennox and Grae, Inc.

CREW Excellence Award:
TCREW DEI Task Force

Impact Award:
Lee Anne Nance with Stewart

 

Our “Outstanding Public Special award was presented to the Women’s Center of Wake County. 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.