NAIOP Colorado Announces 2024 Award Honorees
Published February 28, 2025 | NAIOP 2024 Awards of Achievement Photos, courtesy of NAIOP Colorado | Christopher Shaw.
Colorado’s top commercial real estate professionals and development projects earned accolades at NAIOP Colorado’s 38th Annual Awards of Achievement, hosted by Fidelity National Title National Commercial Services, on February 27, 2025, at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.
An audience of more than 400 was on hand for the event, where development projects and real estate professionals were recognized for their accomplishments in 2024.
Development Deal of the Year was awarded to T3 RiNo, developed by Hines. In a year marked by turbulence in the office market, this forward-thinking project delivered a space that seamlessly blends timeless architectural elements with cutting-edge sustainability. Strategically positioned near major transit connections, its climate-conscious design and natural materials redefine how commercial spaces can thrive in today’s world.
NAIOP 2024 Awards of Achievement Photos, courtesy of NAIOP Colorado | Christopher Shaw.
Community Impact Project of the Year was presented to FreshLo Hub – The Montbello Organizing Committee, recognizing its role in transforming an underutilized site into a vibrant hub of housing, retail, and cultural spaces. The Montbello Organizing Committee was also recognized as this year's Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Honoree, highlighting their commitment to fostering a more inclusive commercial real estate industry.
Innovative Development of the Year was awarded to 5555 Central Ave in Flatiron Park, by BioMed Realty, which redefined lab space through adaptive reuse and industry-leading design.
Multi-Family Development of the Year went to Skyline at Highlands – Grand Peaks, Access Industries, and The Weitz Group, a project that redefined urban living in metro Denver.
Office Development of the Year was given to 1900 Lawrence by Riverside Investment & Development, a premier office tower designed with an unparalleled amenity package, including a fitness center, golf simulator, conference facilities, and a hospitality-inspired lounge. Its prime location offers exceptional connectivity, with top-tier transit, walk, and bike scores, placing tenants steps from Union Station, McGregor Square, and Larimer Square.
Retail & Hospitality Development of the Year was awarded to Populus Hotel – Urban Villages, the nation’s first carbon-positive hotel, which has redefined sustainability and hospitality in Denver.
Industrial Development of the Year was presented to Quantum 56 Phase I by Hines and EnviroFinance Group, recognized for its transformation of a contaminated site into a thriving industrial hub.
NAIOP Colorado also recognized several outstanding professionals in the commercial real estate industry:
- President’s Award: John Logan (Posthumous), honored for his unwavering commitment to NAIOP Colorado and the commercial real estate industry.
- Legacy Broker Award: Murray Platt, recognized for his distinguished career, mentorship, and lasting impact on the Denver real estate community.
- James T. Brubaker Legislator of the Year: Rachel Zenzinger, Jefferson County Commissioner
- Award of Excellence: Dan Metzger, Brinkman Real Estate
- Broker Rising Star of the Year: Garrett Neustrom, Kenai Capital Advisors
- Trailblazer of the Year: Blair Lichtenfels, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
- Member of the Year: Shane Mahoney, MidWestOne Bank
- Developing Leader (DL) Member of the Year: Jazzmine Clifton, Evergreen Devco, Inc.
Continuing reading for a full list of this year's Award Honorees.
Congratulations to the 2024 Broker and Capital Markets Award Honorees
- Capital Markets Transaction of the Year
- Bosk Apartments at Traer Creek – JLL Capital Markets
- Industrial Broker of the Year
- Jim Bolt, CBRE (Individual)
- Tyler Carner & Jeremy Ballenger, CBRE (Team)
- Investment Broker of the Year
- Drew Isaac & Ryan Bowlby, Marcus & Millichap
- Land Broker of the Year
- Mike Kboudi, Cushman & Wakefield
- Multi-Family Broker of the Year
- Dan Woodward, David Potarf, Matt Barnett and Jake Young, Walker & Dunlop
- Office Broker of the Year
- Barry Dorfman, JLL (Individual)
- Doug Bakke, Todd Papazian, Lee Diamond, and Ty Ritchie, CBRE (Team)
- Retail Broker of the Year
- Sam Zaitz, JLL
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