Gold Circle Awards

2012 BOMA/Chicago Gold Circle Awards
January 26, 2012 in the Great Hall at Union Station

BOMA/Chicago 2012 Gold Circle Award Winners:

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.