Welcome to NAIOP SoCal's Annual Awards Gala Nomination Portal!

NAIOP SoCal is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking nominations for its 4th Annual NAIOP SoCal Awards Gala taking place at the Vibiana in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. This Awards Gala recognizes leaders in the Southern California Commercial Real Estate Development Industry and brings together NAIOP SoCal members, nominees, and guests to celebrate their innovation and commitment to the commercial real estate industry and NAIOP SoCal. 

Submission Fee: The non-refundable entry fee is $250 per submission and $200 for additional submissions which are due at the time of entry.

**Nominations are being accepted through March 7, 2025**

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NAIOP SoCal Awards Gala Categories 

Principal/Developer/Owner of the Year
The Principal/Developer/Owner of the Year award recognizes a company in the commercial real estate arena that has made a significant contribution to a successful development project or projects in 2024 in a manner that makes them stand out among their peers. This award seeks to honor a special achievement or a pattern of noteworthy achievements worthy of the respect of industry peers. Judges will evaluate aspects such as, but not limited to, projects(s) volume and complexity, risk factor(s), contribution to community and/or industry, setting of new industry standards, and overall quality. Nominations for Developer of the Year can include up to three projects. **Firms are eligible to win the Principal/Developer/Owner of the Year award twice during a five-year period.  

Broker of the Year  
The Broker of the Year award recognizes an individual broker or brokerage team who made an impact in 2024 significant enough to make them stand out among their peers. The Broker of the Year will be awarded based on the broker’s impact in the commercial real estate industry, their contributions outside of real estate, and the value they bring to their clients. **Individual Brokers or Brokerage teams are eligible to win the Broker of the Year award twice during a five-year period.  

Deal of the Year  
The Deal of the Year award recognizes a real estate transaction or development project team that demonstrated creativity in addressing items important to the successful completion of a transaction or project. Judges will evaluate aspects such as, but not limited to, financial impacts, partnering and schedule complexities, and overall risk and reward. 

Service Provider of the Year  
The Service Provider of the Year award recognizes a NAIOP SoCal service provider (non-broker) who made a significant impact in 2024 in a manner that makes them stand out among their peers. The Service Provider of the Year will be awarded based on their impact in the commercial real estate industry, their contributions outside of real estate and their exceptional customer service. Eligible service providers include, but are not limited to: Architectural Firms, Financial Services, Law Firms, Title Companies, etc. Brokers are excluded from this Category. **Firms are eligible to win the Service Provider of the Year award twice during a five-year period.  

Multi-Family Project of the Year 
The Multi-Family Development of the Year award recognizes a new residential community that excels in service both to the residents and community. This award category recognizes a multi-family project that exhibits a development team’s commitment to an outstanding quality product, success in the marketplace, and uniqueness in design of a project. Judges will evaluate aspects such as, but not limited to, project concept and design, tenant benefits, amenities, accomplishment of overall development goals, sustainability, degree of difficulty, and innovation. 

Community Impact Project of the Year
The Community Impact Project of the Year award recognizes a project that made a significant impact on and in the community it serves with exemplary design, construction, and development excellence while creating lasting and positive social, economic and environmental impacts. Judges will evaluate elements such as, but not limited to, the significance of the short-term and projected long-term impacts on the community including jobs, social benefits, and environmental and physical amenities. 

Industrial Build-to-Suit Development Project of the Year  
The Industrial Build-to-Suit Development Project of the Year award recognizes a built-to-suit industrial project that exhibits a development team’s commitment to an outstanding quality product, success in the marketplace, and uniqueness in design of a project. Judges will evaluate aspects such as, but not limited to, project concept and design, tenant benefits, amenities, accomplishment of overall development goals, sustainability, degree of difficulty, and innovation. 

Industrial Speculative Development Project of the Year 
The Industrial Speculative Development Project of the Year award recognizes a speculative industrial project that exhibits a development team’s commitment to an outstanding quality product, success in the marketplace, and uniqueness in design of a project. Judges will evaluate aspects such as, but not limited to, project concept and design, tenant benefits, amenities, accomplishment of overall development goals, sustainability, degree of difficulty, and innovation. 

Office Project of the Year  
The Office Project of the Year award recognizes an office project that exhibits a team’s commitment to an outstanding quality product, success in the marketplace, and uniqueness in design. Judges will evaluate aspects such as, but not limited to, project concept and design, tenant benefits including health and wellness, amenities, accomplishment of overall development goals, sustainability, degree of difficulty, and innovation. 

Mixed-Use/ Retail Project of the Year  
The Mixed-Use/Retail Project of the Year award recognizes a retail or mixed-use project that exhibits a team’s commitment to an outstanding quality product, success in the marketplace, and uniqueness in design. Judges will evaluate aspects such as, but not limited to, project concept and design, tenant benefits, amenities, accomplishment of overall development goals, sustainability, degree of difficulty, and innovation. 

Interior Project of the Year 
The Interior Project of the Year award recognizes an interior project that exhibits the team’s commitment to an outstanding quality product, success in the marketplace, tenant appreciation, and uniqueness in design of a project. Judges will evaluate aspects such as, but not limited to, project concept and design, tenant benefits, amenities, accomplishment of overall development goals, sustainability, degree of difficulty, and innovation. 

Redevelopment/Renovation Project of the Year 
The Redevelopment/Renovation Project of the Year award recognizes a redevelopment/renovation project that exhibits a team’s commitment to an outstanding quality product, success in the marketplace, and uniqueness in design. Judges will evaluate aspects such as, but not limited to, project concept and design, tenant benefits, amenities, resources, accomplishment of overall development goals, sustainability, degree of difficulty, and innovation. 

Sustainable Project of the Year 
The Sustainable Project of the Year award recognizes a project that exemplifies design, construction, and development excellence while creating lasting and positive social, economic and environmental impacts.  Projects will be evaluated on: (1) conservation of ecology, energy and finite resources (environmental impact); (2) contribution to the health and wellness of community, inside and outside the building; (3) promotion of social equity at a local and regional level (social impact); (4) cost-effectiveness, economic vitality and contribution to local and regional economic development (economic impact); and (5) innovation and exploration to solve a problem, initiate positive change or advance industry best practices (initiation/innovation). 

Developing Leader of the Year  
The Developing Leader of the Year award recognizes a developing leader who has made a significant contribution to the southern California commercial real estate market and the advancement of NAIOP SoCal. **Individuals are eligible to win the Developing Leader of the Year award twice during a five-year period.  

Commercial Real Estate Woman (CREW) of the Year - Sponsored by CREW Los Angeles 
The Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Woman of the Year award recognizes a woman who has made a significant contribution to Southern California commercial real estate in 2024. The CRE Woman of the Year will be awarded based on the individual's impact in the commercial real estate industry, her contributions outside of real estate, and the value she brings to her clients, co-workers and company. **Individuals are eligible to win the Commercial Real Estate Woman of the Year award twice during a five-year period.  

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Award 
The award recognizes a company that has demonstrated leadership to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) in the commercial real estate industry. **Firms are eligible to win the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility award twice during a five-year period.