DEVELOPMENT AWARD NOMINATIONS
COLORADO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE HONORS | 2026
Nomination Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Empower Field at Mile High
Doors Open at 3:30 PM | Awards Begin at 4:00 PM MT
The Colorado Commercial Real Estate Honors is the next evolution of NAIOP Colorado’s long-standing Awards of Achievement—recognizing excellence across the commercial real estate industry.
The Development Awards recognize outstanding commercial real estate projects completed during the 2025 calendar year that demonstrate excellence in development, design, innovation, execution, and community impact across Colorado.
Projects may be submitted by NAIOP members and non-members alike. NAIOP membership or sponsorship is not required to submit a nomination, though projects are encouraged to demonstrate a meaningful connection to the NAIOP Colorado community.
DEVELOPMENT AWARD CATEGORIES
Nominations are being accepted in the following Development Award categories:
- Industrial Development of the Year
- Office Development of the Year
- Multifamily Development of the Year
- Retail Development of the Year (Including Hospitality)
- Innovative Project of the Year
- Community Impact Award
- Deal of the Year
A single project may be submitted for consideration in multiple categories, where appropriate.
MULTIPLE CATEGORY SUBMISSIONS
- A development project may be nominated in one or more award categories.
- Each category is reviewed independently.
- Submission in multiple categories does not guarantee finalist designation in each category.
- The Awards Selection Committee reserves the right to advance, re-designate, or decline a project within individual categories to ensure fair and appropriate consideration.
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
- Projects must have received a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) during calendar year 2025.
- Mixed-use projects are eligible and should be submitted under the category that best reflects the project’s primary use or defining characteristic.
- Full eligibility requirements and category definitions are outlined in the Development Award Rules & Judging Criteria.
NOMINATION MATERIALS & REQUIREMENTS
To submit a Development Award nomination, applicants should be prepared to provide the following:
- Basic project information, including project name, address, and confirmation that a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) was issued during calendar year 2025
- Award category selection, with the ability to submit a project in multiple categories, where appropriate
- Project ownership and key contributors, including the Owner/Developer and other primary project team members
- Project summary (500 words or less) describing the scope, scale, and significance of the development
- Logos and images, including a company logo, project logo (if available), and up to five (5) high-resolution project photos
Detailed eligibility requirements and category definitions are outlined in the Development Award Rules & Judging Criteria.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Deadline for Development Award Nominations:
Monday, February 2, 2026
FINALIST & AWARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Finalists will be announced by Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Award recipients will be announced live at the Colorado Commercial Real Estate Honors on Thursday, February 26, 2026
Award Presentation
Award recipients will be recognized during the ceremony, with trophies available for pickup during the post-event celebration. One (1) trophy will be awarded to the Owner/Developer as the primary recipient. Additional trophies may be available for purchase.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Developer Award nominations must be submitted online by the stated deadline. Printable forms are provided as planning tools only to assist in preparing nomination materials prior to online submission.
Online Nomination Forms
- Apply Online – Development Awards
Printable Forms (Preparation Use Only)
- Printable Development Award Application
Printable forms are not accepted as final submissions.
Project Review & Certification
By submitting a Development Award nomination, applicants certify that the information provided is accurate and that the Owner/Developer has reviewed and approved the project’s submission for consideration.
Applicants may be asked to provide additional clarification or verification during the review process. As part of the awards evaluation, members of the Awards Selection Committee may contact the primary project representative to schedule a project site visit and discuss the development in greater detail.
Required Attachments
Development Award nominations require the following digital assets:
- High-resolution company logo(s)
- Development / project logo (if available)
- Up to five (5) high-resolution project images
Submitted images may be used for finalist recognition, event materials, marketing, and on-screen displays during the Honors ceremony.
Confidentiality & Use of Information
Information submitted as part of a Development Award nomination will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating award submissions and related awards programming.
Project information will be treated as confidential and will not be publicly disclosed beyond finalist recognition, award announcements, and event-related materials. Financial or proprietary details included in nominations will not be shared publicly.
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions about developer award categories, eligibility, or the nomination process, please contact:
Jayma File, NAIOP Colorado Managing Director
Ph: 303.782.0155 | Email
