Southeast Financial Center Earns Prestigious BOMA 360 Designation
Southeast Financial Center has been awarded the esteemed BOMA 360 Performance Building designation by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International, thanks in part to the collaborative efforts of its management team and Awve Marketing. This designation, which recognizes excellence in building operations and management, reinforces the building’s status as one of Miami’s premier commercial properties.
How Awve Marketing Helped Secure the BOMA 360 Designation
Achieving the BOMA 360 designation is no small feat. It requires a thorough evaluation of a building’s performance across multiple categories, including operations, safety, energy management, and tenant relations. Awve Marketing played an integral role in this process, guiding the team through the application, ensuring all required materials were properly prepared, and highlighting the building’s strengths.
Jackie Awve, worked closely with the Southeast Financial Center management team to craft a submission that met BOMA’s stringent standards and will set it apart from other commercial buildings.
Awve Marketing’s role was to streamline the process, align the building’s strengths with BOMA’s criteria, and help tell the story of why Southeast Financial Center deserved this recognition. It was a true partnership between us and the building’s management team, and we’re proud to have been part of this achievement.”
The Importance of the BOMA 360 Designation
The BOMA 360 Performance Program® was established to recognize buildings that exemplify best practices in building operations and management. Southeast Financial Center achieved excellence across key areas such as:
- Building operations and management
- Life safety, security, and risk management
- Training and education of building personnel
- Energy management
- Environmental sustainability performance
- Tenant relations and community involvement
By securing this prestigious designation, the building has renewed is position as a leader not only in Miami but also in the broader commercial real estate community.
What the BOMA 360 Designation Means for Southeast Financial Center
As a leading office space in Miami, Southeast Financial Center has always been at the forefront of sustainability, tenant services, and operational excellence. The BOMA 360 designation enhances the property’s reputation as a top destination for businesses seeking first-class office space. This recognition reflects the building’s dedication to providing a safe, efficient, and vibrant work environment.
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 Southeast Financial Center
Southeast Financial Center is Miami’s tallest office tower in Florida and a landmark in the city’s business district. Offering world-class amenities, premier office spaces, and cutting-edge sustainability initiatives, the property is dedicated to providing tenants with a best-in-class experience. To learn more about the property and about leasing, visit www.southeastifnancialcenter.com
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.