Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Awards 2024
Project Awards:
Q: Who is eligible to submit a project for consideration?
A: Any person or firm involved in the design, construction, development, entitlement, financing, or working on a project in Northern Nevada is eligible. The owner/developer must give consent for the submission.
Q: What is the completion period for this year's project awards?
A: Projects completed between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, are eligible.
Q: What are the submission requirements for project entries?
A: Submission requirements include project summary, narrative, square footage, completion date, address, developer/owner details, project challenges and solutions, building details, economic impact, sustainable design, and confirmation of owner/developer's permission. File uploads include a primary photo, optional site plan, floor plan, and project team information.
Q: Can the Awards committee re-categorize or sub-divide project entries?
A: Yes, the Awards committee reserves the right to re-categorize a project and sub-divide entries within a category or group multiple categories.
Industry Awards (Firm Awards):
Q: Who is eligible for Industry Awards?
A: At least one executive of the firm or brokerage team must be a current NAIOP Northern Nevada member. Firms and/or teams should be active in commercial real estate services in Northern Nevada.
Q: What is the timeframe considered for this year's Industry Awards?
A: Firm activity for 2024 will be considered for this year’s award ceremony.
Commercial Broker of the Year:
Q: What deals are considered for Commercial Broker of the Year submissions?
A: Deals closed between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, will be considered for this year’s awards.
Q: How are teams defined for Commercial Broker of the Year submissions?
A: Teams are defined as two to five individuals working collaboratively as one business unit, sharing all commissions on team deals.
Submission Timeline:
Q: When are submissions due for all awards?
A: Submissions for all awards are due by midnight on January 17, 2025.
Judging Process:
Q: How is judging conducted for Industry Awards and Project Awards?
A: Industry Awards are judged through an electronic survey by a select group of 6-8 out-of-market real estate professionals appointed by the NAIOP Awards Committee.
Intellectual Property and Publicity:
Q: What permissions are required for submitting an application?
A: By submitting an application, you acknowledge that you have permission to use the photos and other intellectual property materials submitted.
Q: How may NAIOP use the submission materials?
A: NAIOP may use the submission materials to promote the awards event, the organization, or for other related purposes.
Please review the complete submission rules for detailed information, and feel free to reach out if you have additional questions or need clarification. Good luck with your submissions!