Toby

Congratulations to Our 2026 International TOBY Winner! Historical Building The Chicago Board of Trade Building Managed by: R2 Companies  Owned by: Apollo Global Management  The Chicago Board of Trade Building, an iconic historic landmark, has undergone a remarkable transformation under new ownership. Renowned for its distinctive Art Deco architecture, the building has long been a…

Congratulations to Our 2026 Regional TOBY Winners! In the commercial real estate industry, the TOBY Awards are the highest recognition honoring excellence in building management and operations, awarded in specific categories of building type or size. All regional winners initially won at the local level after thorough building inspections and a rigorous written application process.  Regional applicants were evaluated on tenant relations, community impact, energy conservation efforts, commitment…

Congratulations to Our 2026 Local TOBY Winners! The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards celebrate excellence in building management, recognizing properties that demonstrate the highest quality standards. Each applicant undergoes a rigorous evaluation process, assessing all aspects of building operations, including community involvement, tenant relations, sustainability efforts, personnel training, emergency preparedness, security, and energy…

Congratulations to Our 2026 Gold Circle Award Winners! The Gold Circle Award recognizes individual excellence within our professional community across six categories: building engineer, emerging leader, janitorial, property management, security professionals, and, new this year, DEI leader. Affiliate Member of the Year   Robert Collins Crescent Cleaning Company Robert Collins is the Executive Vice President of Crescent Cleaning…

Congratulations to Our 2026 Local TOBY Finalists! The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards celebrate excellence in building management, recognizing properties that demonstrate the highest quality standards. Each applicant undergoes a rigorous evaluation process, assessing all aspects of building operations, including community involvement, tenant relations, sustainability efforts, personnel training, emergency preparedness, security, and energy…

Congratulations to Our 2025 Regional TOBY Winners! The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards celebrate excellence in building management, recognizing properties that demonstrate the highest quality standards. The regional winners will now advance to the international competition. International winners will be announced on July 1, 2025, during the TOBY Awards Program and Banquet as…

BOMA/Chicago Foundation Leadership Update The BOMA/Chicago Foundation is excited to announce its new leadership team, ushering in a new chapter of growth and impact. Bridgette Battle (Hines) has been appointed as the new Foundation President, bringing her expertise and passion for advancing diversity and professional development in commercial real estate. Joe Sherman (Chicago Symphony Orchestra)…

Congratulations to Our 2025 Gold Circle Award Winners! The Gold Circle Award recognizes individual excellence within our professional community across six categories: building engineer, emerging leader, janitorial, property management, security professionals, and, new this year, DEI leader. Emerging Leader of the Year Annalise Andriacchi CBRE Annalise began her career in commercial real estate as a Meeting…

Congratulations to Our 2025 Local TOBY Winners! The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards celebrate excellence in building management, recognizing properties that demonstrate the highest quality standards. Each applicant undergoes a rigorous evaluation process, assessing all aspects of building operations, including community involvement, tenant relations, sustainability efforts, personnel training, emergency preparedness, security, and energy…

Congratulations to Our 2024 Local TOBY Finalists! We are excited to announce the finalists in the 2024 Local TOBY competition!! All winners will be announced on Wednesday, February 7 at the TOBY Gold Circle Award Gala. Congratulations to Our TOBY Finalists! The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) awards recognize quality and excellence in building…