News
February 22, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Twenty-three chapters and three individuals were honored with special recognition at the annual Chapter Merit Awards gala, held during the 2012 Chapter Leadership & Legislative Retreat in Washington, D.C.
The awards are designed to recognize the exemplary programs and efforts spearheaded by chapters throughout the year. Chapters are self-nominated for Chapter Merit Awards, and individual winners are nominated by members of their chapter for their specific contributions to the chapter's success.
Winners for 2012 are:
Chapter Volunteer of the Year: Todd Holzer, NAIOP Arizona
Chapter Executive of the Year: Katrina Bruce, NAIOP Southern Nevada
Chapter President of the Year: Drew Dolan, NAIOP New Mexico
Chapter of the Year
Large Chapter: NAIOP Colorado
Medium Chapter: NAIOP New Mexico
Small Chapter: NAIOP New York City
Chapter Communication Tool
Criteria: Online or print publication concept and design; achievement of goals and objectives; funding.
Large Chapter: NAIOP Washington State
Medium Chapter: NAIOP Vancouver
Small Chapter: NAIOP Tulsa
Community Service
Criteria: Community benefit; funding plans; member involvement
Large Chapter: NAIOP San Diego
Medium Chapter: NAIOP Maryland
Developing Leader Program
Criteria: Leadership for Developing Leaders; member involvement; growth of program; non-member outreach
Large Chapter: NAIOP Georgia
Medium Chapter: NAIOP Maryland
Small Chapter: NAIOP New York City
Digital Media Outreach
Criteria: Use of technology; social media engagement; digital presence; member engagement
Large Chapter: NAIOP Southern Nevada
Medium Chapter: NAIOP South Florida
Education
Criteria: Concept and content of education program; member engagement
Large Chapter: NAIOP Southern Nevada
Medium Chapter: NAIOP Central Florida
Legislative/Government Affairs
Criteria: Achievement of state/local legislative issue; PAC funding/engagement; communication of legislative agenda
Large Chapter: NAIOP Minnesota
Medium Chapter: NAIOP Inland Empire
Small Chapter: NAIOP Hawaii
Membership
Criteria: Membership retention and recruitment programs; Board and member engagement; membership growth
Large Chapter: NAIOP Arizona
Medium Chapter: NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area
Small Chapter: NAIOP Northwest Florida
Special Event
Criteria: Marketing; strategy; theme development; press coverage; member engagement
Large Chapter: NAIOP Greater Toronto
Medium Chapter: NAIOP Pittsburgh
Small Chapter: NAIOP North Carolina Piedmont Triad
Sponsorship Program
Criteria: Sponsor renewal rate; new sponsor recruitment; total revenue generated
Large Chapter: NAIOP Arizona
Medium Chapter: NAIOP Wisconsin
Small Chapter: NAIOP Silicon Valley
Learn more about NAIOP and its chapters.
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About NAIOP: NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial, retail and mixed-use real estate. NAIOP comprises 15,000 members in North America. NAIOP advances responsible commercial real estate development and advocates for effective public policy. For more information, visit www.naiop.org.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kathryn Hamilton
703-904-7100
hamilton@naiop.org
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