A Night to Remember: BOMA Miami-Dade’s Spectacular TOBY Awards
On January 31st, BOMA Miami-Dade hosted its highly anticipated 2024 TOBY Awards at the elegant Loews Coral Gables, delivering an evening of grandeur, recognition, and celebration. The event honored the best in commercial real estate, highlighting excellence in building operations and property management.
A Stunning Debut Collaboration
For the first time, BOMA Miami-Dade partnered with Awve Marketing & Design, bringing in Jackie Awve as the creative force behind the event’s production. Under her expert direction, the Phantom of the Opera theme was brought to life in breathtaking detail, creating an immersive and unforgettable experience. From dramatic lighting and theatrical décor to a sophisticated ambiance that paid homage to the classic production, every element was meticulously curated to captivate attendees.
A Competitive Field and Record-Breaking Support
This year’s TOBY competition saw 15 outstanding entrants, each demonstrating an exceptional commitment to excellence in building operations, sustainability, and tenant relations. As these properties competed for the chance to advance to the next level, the event also made history with record-breaking sponsorship participation. First Onsite led as the Signature Sponsor. With over 35 sponsors contributing to the success of the evening, the overwhelming industry support underscored the significance of the TOBY Awards in Miami-Dade’s commercial real estate sector.
The Road to the International TOBY Awards
As a prestigious competition, the TOBY Awards program progresses through three levels—local, regional, and international. The winners from BOMA Miami-Dade will now move on to compete at the BOMA Southern Region Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, from April 11-14, 2024. Victors at the regional level will then advance to the internationally recognized BOMA TOBY Awards, where the best of the best will be honored on a global stage. Jackie has been providing guidance to the association and entrants on how to navigate the competition process.
Celebrating Excellence in Commercial Real Estate
Beyond the competition, the evening was a celebration of the professionals and companies that set the bar for operational excellence in commercial real estate. The event was a testament to the dedication, innovation, and passion that define Miami-Dade’s thriving real estate landscape. With a dazzling debut collaboration, an inspiring showcase of industry talent, and an unforgettable evening of celebration, the 2024 BOMA Miami-Dade TOBY Awards set a new standard for excellence.
Congratulations to all the entrants, winners, sponsors and committee members who made the night a resounding success!
About BOMA Miami-Dade
BOMA Miami-Dade is part of a federation of 89 BOMA local and regional associations in the United States and 18 International affiliates and represents owners, managers and service providers of all commercial real estate property types in Miami-Dade. Learn more about BOMA Miami-Dade here.
Jackie Awve Marketing & Design specializes in helping businesses create marketing initiatives that drive results. Jackie and her team provide branding and marketing expertise for commercial real estate, retail properties, executive suites, trade associations, and contractors.
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The TOBY Awards: A Prestigious Competition
The TOBY Awards program is recognized as the most prestigious and comprehensive competition in commercial real estate. It consists of three levels: local, regional, and international. The journey begins at the BOMA local association level, where winners advance to compete at the regional level. Regional champions then move forward to the BOMA International TOBY Awards, which represent the pinnacle of excellence in building management. The Southern Region TOBY winners will be announced at the BOMA Southern Region Conference, held April 11-14, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.
This year, 12 outstanding entrants competed for the opportunity to advance to the regional level, each exemplifying superior building operations, community involvement, and environmental stewardship.
2024 TOBY Choice Award Winners
- Medical Building: Baptist Health Plantation Wellness & Medical Complex – Baptist Health South Florida | Managed by Yanei Perez, Baptist Health Real Estate & Development
- Industrial Office Park: Pershing Street – BreAlpha Industrial Property Owner LLC | Managed by Lisa Capozi, Link Logistics
- Office Building (250,000 – 499,999 SF): Northbridge Centre – Northbridge Property Owner LLC | Managed by Julie Palmer-Nicholson, RPA, Vanderbilt Office Properties
- Mixed-Use Buildings: Compson Place at Renaissance Commons – Compson Place Condominium Association | Managed by Christie Starr, Stiles Property Management
- Suburban Office (Low-Rise): Fountain Square – Edge Principal Advisors, LLC & IP Capital Partners, LLC | Managed by Connie Bajer, Cushman & Wakefield
- Retail: Fountains of Miramar – Gateway Miramar, LLC | Managed by Joannie Knight, Stiles Property Management
- Office Building (<100,000 SF): PGA Financial Plaza – Twenty Fifth Palm Beach, LLC | Managed by Nicholas West, Lost Tree Village Management Company
- Office Building (100,000 – 249,999 SF): Boca Village Corporate Center – AGS Properties, LLC | Managed by John Jolley, APM, LCAM, JLL
Honorees
- 401 Cleary – BCORE Defender FL2W05-W07 & FL2M01, LLC | Managed by Jonel Stnviu, Link Logistics
- Lost Tree Village Financial Center – Lost Tree | Managed by Nicolas West, Lost Tree
- Miramar Distribution Center – Western Miramar DC, LLC | Managed by Zulay Chi, Link Logistics
- West Boca Medical Arts Pavilion I – Welltower OP LLC | Managed by Jackie Villamayor, Welltower
Individual Awards
- Associate Member of the Year: Randy Sampaio, Empire Roofing
- Building Engineer of the Year: Alex Tierney, SMA, Related Ross
- Property Manager of the Year: Alina Villar, RPA, JLL
- Outstanding Member of the Year: Karen Terry, GreenTeam | Building Services
- Rising Star of the Year: Brandi Akerman, MA Construction
- Looking Ahead
The 2024 TOBY Choice Awards embodied excellence, dedication, and community spirit, reinforcing the importance of recognizing those who set the standard for commercial real estate management. With winners now preparing for the regional competition in April, BOMA Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beaches continues to be a driving force in elevating the industry. Congratulations to all the winners, sponsors, and participants for making this year’s event an unforgettable success!
A Collaborative Effort for Success
Awve Marketing’s partnership with Southeast Financial Center exemplifies the power of collaboration in achieving industry recognition. By aligning the building’s strengths with BOMA’s performance criteria and guiding the submission process, Awve Marketing helped secure a designation that will benefit both the building’s owners and tenants for years to come.
For more information on the BOMA 360 Performance designation, visit www.boma.org.
About BOMA Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beaches
BOMA Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beaches is a trade association serving the commercial property management industry. Its mission is to support building owners and managers in creating leadership in our industry and improving the value of commercial real estate assets through education, networking, and advocacy. The association has 325+ members who own, operate, or service millions of square feet of office, industrial, medical office, retail, and mixed-use properties in Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin Counties. All local BOMA associations are part of BOMA International, an international federation of more than 90 local associations and affiliated organizations. Founded in 1907, its 16,500-plus members own or manage more than nine billion square feet of commercial properties worldwide. Learn more about BOMA Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beaches.