Congratulations 2012 BOMA/Chicago TOBY/Gold Circle Winners

BOMA/Chicago Announces Winners of
2012 TOBY/Gold Circle Awards at Gala Held January 26

Nine Buildings Earned Local TOBYs, Five Individuals Took Home Gold Circle Awards

The Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago (BOMA/Chicago) announced the winners of the Gold Circle and “The Outstanding Building of the Year” (TOBY) Awards at an awards gala last night in the historic Great Hall at Union Station. Geoffrey Baer, producer and host at WTTW Channel 11, served as master of ceremonies.
 
Now in its third year, BOMA/Chicago’s Gold Circle Awards honor individual excellence within Chicago’s commercial real estate community in five categories.  Nominees were judged on a wide range of criteria, including their professional accomplishments, involvement in BOMA/Chicago and positive impact on Chicago’s commercial real estate community.

The 2011-2012 Gold Circle Award winners are:

• Property Management Professional of the Year: Nancy Capadona, RPA, LEED Green Associate, general manager of 311 South Wacker Drive, a CBRE-managed property. During her tenure as general manager, Capadona facilitated a ComEd pilot program for ongoing-based commissioning, extensive security upgrades and a $5 million speculative suite program. The Property Management Professional of the Year Award recognizes excellence in property management for professionals charged with managing the day-to-day operations and maintenance of BOMA/Chicago member buildings.

• Building Engineer of the Year: U.S. Equities’ Jim Vail, chief engineer of 69 West Washington Street. Vail was selected for his dedication to implementing comprehensive sustainability initiatives at 69 West Washington Street. The Building Engineer of the Year Award honors operational excellence of engineering professionals overseeing the systems and infrastructure of Chicago’s commercial buildings.

• Security Professional of the Year: Michael Schroeder, manager of business continuity and life safety at the Willis Tower, a U.S. Equities-managed building. Schroeder is the chairman of the Business Continuity and Overall Resiliency (BCR) Committee for BOMA/Chicago and has promoted BCR throughout Chicago’s commercial real estate community. The Security Professional of the Year Award recognizes excellence in building security management of BOMA/Chicago member buildings.

• Emerging Leader of the Year: Jones Lang LaSalle’s Genevieve Jeanty, LEED Green Associate, director of operations at the Hyatt Center. Jeanty was selected for her efforts on the BOMA/Chicago Social Marketing Committee as well as her leadership role in achieving LEED Gold certification at 55 West Monroe Street, where she worked prior to her appointment as director of operations for the Hyatt Center. The Emerging Leader of the Year Award recognizes the leadership achievement of BOMA/Chicago’s building and affiliate members with less than 10 years of industry experience.
  
  
• Affiliate Member of the Year: Michael Johnsen, owner of Hard Surface Finishers. Johnsen was recognized for his more than 15 years of active BOMA/Chicago membership and consistent support of Chicago’s commercial real estate industry. The Affiliate Member of the Year Award honors affiliate members that demonstrate exemplary dedication and service to BOMA/Chicago and its members.
  

BOMA/Chicago also honored local buildings through the TOBY Awards, which recognize excellence in office building management. This year’s TOBY Award nominees competed in nine categories based on building size and facility type. They were judged on tenant relations initiatives, commitment to environmental sustainability, emergency preparedness, budgeting, work order systems, security standards, staff experience and continuing education opportunities.

The following buildings earned TOBY Awards:

• 100,000 – 249,999 Square Feet Category: 55 West Wacker Drive, managed by MB Real Estate and owned by 55 West Wacker Owner’s Association.
• 250,000 – 499,999 Square Feet Category: 303 West Madison Street, managed by CBRE and owned by 303 Madison Chicago, LLC.
• 500,000 – One Million Square Feet Category: One South Dearborn Street, managed by Hines and owned by South Dearborn, LLC.
• Over One Million Square Feet Category: Hyatt Center, located at 71 South Wacker Drive, managed by Jones Lang LaSalle and owned by the Irvine Company.
• Earth Award Category: 10 and 120 South Riverside Plaza, managed and owned by Behringer Harvard.
• Historical Building Category: The Rookery, located at 209 South LaSalle Street, managed by Buck Management Group, LLC and owned by The Rookery LP.
• Renovated Building Category: 101 North Wacker Drive, managed by Hines Interests Limited Partnership and owned by Hines Value Added Fund II 101 North Wacker L.P.
• Corporate Facility Category: The Realtor Building, located at 430 North Michigan Avenue, managed by GNP Management Group and owned by The National Association of Realtors®.
• Suburban Office Park Mid-Rise Category: U.S. Cellular Plaza, located at 8420 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, managed by Parkway Realty Services and owned by PKY Fund Chicago, LLC.

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