Project Awards Rules

This year’s project awards will recognize those projects completed between January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Projects may be submitted for multiple categories.

The individual submitting the application must be a NAIOP member (or have been directed by a NAIOP member or sponsor). Any person or firm involved in the design, construction, development, entitlement, financing, or otherwise working on a project is eligible to submit for an award. However, the owner/developer of the project must give their consent for their project to be submitted. The owner/developer will be the primary recipient of the award with the applicant being mentioned as a contributor. 

Entries are limited to those project located in Northern Nevada. Submission requirements include project summary, project narrative, square footage, completion date, address, developer/owner, contact information, description of project challenges and solutions, building details including any relevant MEP descriptions, statement of economic impact, information on sustainable design, and acknowledgment that the owner/developer’s permission has been obtained to submit the project for consideration. File uploads include a primary photo, optional site plan, and option floor plan. Additionally, the project team information is required including general contractor, architect, and any other important contributors.

The Awards committee reserves the right to re-categorize a project upon receipt of entry. The Awards committee also reserves the right to sub-divide entries within a given category or group multiple categories into one single category upon review of all applications. 

Submission Timeline

Submissions for all awards are due by midnight on January 17, 2025. Winners will be announced at the Awards Event on March 8, 2025. 

Judging 

The NAIOP Awards Committee takes the judging process seriously to ensure fairness and impartiality. Here's a transparent overview of how your submissions will be evaluated for both Industry Awards and Project Awards:
Judging for the Industry Awards is carried out via an electronic survey by a select group of 4-6 esteemed judges appointed by the NAIOP Awards Committee. These judges are out-of-market real estate professionals with affiliations to NAIOP National, representing diverse disciplines and market sizes.

As a part of the judging process, the NAIOP Awards Committee may reclassify any submission categories or sub-divide categories. For example, if the committee receives many applications for Industrial Building of the Year, the committee may decide to divide the category into over and under 500,000 square feet and award two winners. Similarly, if there are only a handful of submissions for Tenant Improvement of the Year, the committee may combine retail, industrial, and office into one TI of the year category. 

Submissions may be disqualified if they are found to be untruthful, do not have the developer/owners permission, do not meet the requirements of the rules or the application form, or are not submitted by a NAIOP member. 
We maintain the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in the judging process to ensure a fair and equitable evaluation of all submissions. Your success in these awards is a testament to your dedication and excellence in the commercial real estate industry. Good luck, and we look forward to celebrating your achievements at our event!

Intellectual Property and Publicity

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that you have permission to use the photos and other intellectually property materials submitted. NAIOP may use the submission materials to promote the awards event, the organization, or for other related purposes.