Categories and Judging Criteria

Each private sector category will be judged based on the following criteria:

Developer of the Year

This award recognizes an individual or company in the commercial real estate arena that has made significant contribution to a successful development project or projects over the last year in a manner that makes them stand out among their peers. This award seeks to honor a special achievement or a pattern of noteworthy achievement that is worthy of respect of industry peers. Judges will evaluate aspects such as, but not limited to, volume and complexity of projects, risk factor, contribution to community and/or industry, setting new industry standards and overall quality of projects.

Deal of the Year

This award recognizes a team for a real estate transaction or development project who demonstrated creativity in addressing items of importance to the successful completion of a transaction or project. Judges will evaluate aspects such as, but not limited to, financial, partnering and schedule complexities and overall risk and reward.

High Rise Residential, Hospitality Development, Industrial Development, Mixed-Use Development, Multi-Family Residential, Office Development, Office Interiors, Redevelopment / Renovation, Retail Development, Technology/Life Science Development of the Year

Nominations are accepted from project teams that include at least one NAIOP member. Nominations of projects in all categories must be private developments sponsored by for-profit and not-for-profit entities. Projects developed with public funding or sponsored by public entities do not apply. Mixed-Use Development must include three uses or more. Multi-Family Residential may include low-rise and garden style developments; single family residences do not apply. Redevelopment / Renovation may include both core and shell and interior only upgrades. Technology/Life Sciences Developments may include both core and shell and interior only projects in healthcare, data centers, and other technology related projects. Please contact peggi@naiopwa.org with questions about how to categorize your project.

These award categories recognize a development 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 of the Year

This award recognizes a project, person or group that made a significant impact on the community in which it is located or in which they have worked. 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 and social benefits, environmental and physical amenities.