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BROKER AWARDS - RULES & JUDGING CRITERIA

COLORADO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE HONORS | 2026
Nomination Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026

All awards presented as part of the 2026 Colorado Commercial Real Estate Honors recognize brokerage performance achieved during the 2025 calendar year, unless otherwise noted.

The following rules and criteria apply to all Broker Awards, including transaction-based awards, the Legacy Broker Award, and the Broker Rising Star Award.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY 

  • Nominees must be a member in good standing of NAIOP or a NAIOP Colorado Chapter Sponsor.
  • Nominees must hold an active Colorado real estate broker license.
  • Submissions may be entered as an Individual or Team, where applicable, and must be designated at the time of submission.
  • All required forms, narratives, and attachments must be submitted by the stated deadline.
  • Submissions may not be edited after the nomination deadline.
  • Any attempt to contact NAIOP officials or Judging Committee members regarding a nomination may result in disqualification.
  • Falsification of information will result in disqualification.

JUDGING COMMITTEE 

  • Submissions are reviewed by a Judging Committee composed of current and former NAIOP Presidents and Board Members.
  • The Judging Committee may decline to present an award, recognize both Individuals and Teams, or modify categories as needed.
  • Up to five (5) finalists per category may be selected.

TRANSACTION-BASED BROKER AWARD CATEGORIES

  • Industrial Broker – Capital Markets
  • Industrial Leasing Broker
  • Investment Broker
  • Land Broker
  • Multifamily Broker
  • Office Broker
  • Retail Broker

Awards may be presented to an Individual and/or Team within each category. 

FIRM CLASSIFICATION

Transaction-based awards are evaluated within the following firm classifications: 

  • Local / Regional Firm: Fewer than 20 brokers and no offices located outside the State of Colorado
  • National Firm: 20 or more brokers or at least one office located outside the State of Colorado

NAIOP Colorado reserves the right to reclassify submissions to ensure fairness.

TRANSACTION ELIGIBILITY & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

  • Only transactions closed between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 will be considered.
  • A completed transaction form is required for each Broker Award nomination.
  • Capital Markets, Leasing, and Sales transactions must be submitted on separate transaction forms, corresponding to the award category.
  • Brokers and teams may submit in multiple categories, provided transactions are clearly separated.
  • Transactions outside Capital Markets or Leasing may be included up to 20% of total submitted volume. 

BROKER MANAGER REVIEW & VERIFICATION 

  • Applicants must provide the Broker Manager’s name and contact information as part of the nomination..
  • By submitting a nomination, applicants certify that transaction information provided is accurate and has been reviewed and approved by the nominee’s Broker Manager.
  • Finalists may be asked to provide additional information or clarification, if needed.
  • Broker Managers of submissions will be invited to participate in a Broker Vetting Meeting scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM MT, to assist the Judging Committee in confirming transaction volume, office ranking, and identifying submissions for considerations.  

JUDGING CRITERIA (Transaction-Based Awards)

Submissions are evaluated using a combination of performance and professional contribution, including:

  • Transaction volume, deal activity, and complexity
  • Office ranking and professional experience
  • NAIOP involvement and industry engagement
  • Contributions that support a representative, forward-looking commercial real estate industry and meaningful community engagement within the broader community. 

INDIVIDUAL VS. TEAM SUBMISSIONS

Transaction volume is evaluated based on the actual percentage of revenue received by the nominee(s).

For Team submissions, total revenue credited to the team will be divided evenly among team members for comparison against Individual submissions.

LEGACY BROKER AWARD

The Legacy Broker Award honors an individual with a sustained record of achievement and leadership within Colorado’s commercial real estate industry.

  • Not transaction-based
  • Requires a narrative of 500 words or fewer
  • Recipient may be selected with or without formal nomination

BROKER RISING STAR AWARD

The Broker Rising Star Award recognizes early-career brokers demonstrating growth and leadership potential.

  • Eligibility:
    • Nominated by a Managing Broker or Firm Principal
    • Five (5) years or less of production experience
  • Submission Requirement
    • Narrative of 500 words or fewer

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS

  • High-resolution headshot(s) of the nominee(s)
  • High-resolution company or firm logo (Broker Awards)
  • For Legacy Broker and Rising Star Awards, up to five (5) additional supporting photos

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

All nominations must be submitted by Monday, February 2, 2026. 
Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

CERTIFICATION & CONFIDENTIALITY 
By submitting a nomination, applicants certify that the information provided is accurate to the best of their knowledge. All financial and transaction information will be treated as confidential and used only for award evaluation purposes. Additional authorizations and disclosures will be included in the online application.

 

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions about eligibility, submission requirements, or the judging process, please contact: 

Jayma File, NAIOP Colorado Managing Director 
Ph: 303.782.0155 | Email