BEST OF NAIOP
Nomination Information and Application
Thank you for your interest in participating in the Best of NAIOP Awards program. Please read the enclosed information
carefully as new guidelines have been adopted for the 2010 competition. Failure to comply with the instructions will result in
an entry being judged adversely.
DATES and DEADLINES:
 Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
Complete submission packages, including nomination forms, photographs and fees must be received by 12:00 pm at
the NAIOP office: 1702 E. Highland Avenue, Suite 401, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
 Thursday, March 31st, 2011
Awards will be presented at the Phoenician. Seats can be purchased though NAIOP at [email protected]. There will
be further information and pricing to follow.
SUBMISSION REQUIRMENTS:
Form:
 Two (2) Nominations must be submitted on plain white, 8½ x 11" paper in a pocket folder without extraneous
packaging (no ring binders, please).
 All questions must be answered in 100 words or less. Anything over word 101 will be blacked out.
 For Building/Project categories, one 8½ x 11" copy of the site plan and one copy of the floor plan must be
submitted.
 In addition to the application form and the photographs described below, a one-page marketing piece on
the company nominated or who employs the individual nominated, may be included in the submission
package.
Photographs:
 Must be submitted on a labeled CD and printed in the packages. Photos must be in JPG format, and at least
300 dpi. The photos are limited to the following:
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Individual and Company Categories – One Photograph
One digital photograph of the person who will accept the award labeled with the person’s name
and the category in which he/she is nominated. The individual accepting the award must be a
NAIOP member.

Building/Project Categories – Three Photographs
Two photographs of the building/project: one of the exterior; one of the interior (no compilation
photos). The CD must be labeled with name of the building/project and the category in which it is
nominated.
Along with one digital photograph of the person who will accept the award labeled with the person’s
name and the category.
Fees:
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One entry fee is $400.00. Two entries are $700. Three entries are $975. Four entries or more entries are $1,200.
Payment must be included in the submission and can be made by check or credit card. Please complete
the enclosed Payment Information Sheet. The company submitting the award must be a NAIOP member.
JUDGING:
 Judging will be based exclusively on performance during the period 1/1/10 to 12/31/10 which occurred in the
State of Arizona unless otherwise noted.
 Judging will be done by a group of industry-related professionals from the Phoenix Metropolitan area.
 In the event there are insufficient entries to create competition in a given category, categories may be
consolidated for judging purposes.
 In the event there is only one entry in any given category that category may be eliminated. Refund would
be given.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
All submissions will be shared with The Phoenix Business Journal for inclusion in the supplement covering the nominees
and award winners published by the Business Journal in conjunction with the Best of NAIOP awards ceremony.
BEST OF NAIOP
Application Cover Sheet
Project Name:
_______________________________________________________________________
Contact Name:
_______________________________________________________________________
Address:
_______________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number:
_______________________________________________________________________
Email Address:
_______________________________________________________________________
Person(s) accepting award: _____________________________________________________________________
Title:
_______________________________________________________________________
Company:
_______________________________________________________________________
Please mark your award submission category(s).
Company Awards
Architect of the Year
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Developer of the Year
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General Contractor of the Year
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Interior Design Architect of the Year
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NAIOP Firm of the Year (non brokerage or development) ________________
Tenant Improvement Contractor of the Year
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Individual Awards
Broker Rookie of the Year
Emerging Broker of the Year
Industrial Broker/Team of the Year
Investment Broker/Team of the Year
Office Broker/Team of the Year
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________________
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Project Awards
Economic Project of the Year
Industrial Build to Suit of the Year
Industrial Tenant Improvement of the Year
LEED Certified Project of the Year
Medical Office Development of the Year
Mixed-Use Development of the Year
Office Build to Suit of the Year
Office Tenant Improvement of the Year
Redevelopment Office or Industrial of the Year
Spec Office Development of the Year*
Spec Industrial Development of the Year*
Transaction of the Year
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*Depending on the number of entries in these categories, they could be split into a large and small development of the year.
BEST OF NAIOP
Project Information Form
(Project Awards Only)
Project Name:
____________________________________________________________
Award Category:
____________________________________________________________
Firm Entering this Project:
____________________________________________________________
Contact Name and Phone Number:
____________________________________________________________
Developer
Company:
Street Address:
Contact Name:
Phone:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Exterior Architect/Designer
Company:
__________________________________________________
Street Address:
__________________________________________________
Contact Name:
__________________________________________________
Phone:
__________________________________________________
General Contractor
Company:
Street Address:
Contact Name:
Phone:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Interior Architect/Designer
Company:
__________________________________________________
Street Address:
__________________________________________________
Contact Name:
__________________________________________________
Phone:
__________________________________________________
Tenant Improvement General Contractor
Company:
__________________________________________________
Street Address:
__________________________________________________
Contact Name:
__________________________________________________
Phone:
__________________________________________________
BEST OF NAIOP
Ticket Order Form
Thursday, March 31st, 2011
The Phoenician - Scottsdale, Arizona
Member: $150
$1,500 Member Table of Ten (10)
$750 Member Table of Five (5)
Non Member: $200
$2,000 Non Member Table of Ten (10)
$1,000 Non Member Table of Ten (10)
Please submit your guest name and company name by Thursday, March 24th
Contact Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Company:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone:
_____________________________________
Cell:
_________________________________________________
Fax:
_____________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________
Quantity: _____ @ $150 Member
Attendees: _______________________________________________
_____ @ $200 Non Member
_______________________________________________________
_____ @ $1,500 Member Table of Ten (10)
_______________________________________________________
_____ @ $2,000 Non Member Table of Ten (10)
_______________________________________________________
_____ @ $750 Member Table of Five (5)
_______________________________________________________
_____ @ $1,000 Non Member Table of Ten (10)
_______________________________________________________
_____ @ $400 Nomination Fee
_______________________________________________________
_____ @ $700 Two Nominations
_____ @ $975 Three Nominations
_____ @ $1,200 Four or more Nominations
Total due: __________
Please charge my credit card:
Visa
MC
AMEX
Card #:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Exp. Date:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Name on Card: __________________________________________________________________________________
Signature:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Email or fax payment information to:
NAIOP Arizona
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 602.230.1643
BEST OF NAIOP
Architect of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the architect/architectural firm who has made the most significant contribution to the
Arizona office and/or industrial market during the period 1/1/10 to 12/31/10.
Qualifying Criteria
 Specific accomplishments during the year with respect to quantity of work, innovativeness in
design, and offering of unique solutions to specific tenant/owner requirements.
 Contribution of the firm to industry-related and community organizations.
Background
Please provide the following:
 General description of the firm;
 Number of years in business; and
 Size of staff in Arizona.
Questions
1. (40 points) What was the firm’s total office and industrial square footage under construction in
Arizona between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10? Please provide a detailed list for verification.
2. (30 points) Describe the firm’s most successful office or industrial projects designed and
contracted between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10 and explain why they are successful.
(Two photos of each project may be included, printed and on the CD.)
3. (20 points) Explain why the architect/firm should be recognized as Architect of the Year.
4. (10 points) Describe the firm’s involvement in local industry-related and community
organizations.
BEST OF NAIOP
Developer of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the development firm that has made the most significant contribution to the Arizona
office and/or industrial market during the period 1/1/10 to 12/31/10.
Qualifying Criteria
 Specific accomplishments during the year with respect to quality of design, community
enhancement and responsiveness to market/tenant requirements.
 Financial success of projects completed during the year.
 Development or redevelopment projects must have received their Certificate of Occupancy by
12/31/10 or must have had 65% of the space leased in 2010.
 Contribution of the firm and its members to industry-related and community organizations.
Background
Please provide the following:
 General description of the firm;
 Number of years in business; and
 Size of staff in Arizona.
Questions
1. (30 points) What was the total office and industrial square footage under development in
Arizona between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10? Please provide a detailed list for verification.
2. (30 points) Describe the firm’s most successful office and/or industrial developments the
construction of which was completed between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10 and explain why they are
successful. (Two photos of each project may be included, printed and on CD.)
3. (20 points) Describe your firm’s involvement in local industry-related and community
organizations.
4. (20 points) Explain why the firm should be recognized as the Developer of The Year.
BEST OF NAIOP
General Contractor of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the general contractor/firm who has made the most significant contribution to the Arizona
office and/or industrial market during the period 1/1/10 and 12/31/10.
Qualifying Criteria
 Specific accomplishments during the year with respect to number of projects under
construction, quality of construction, size and complexity of projects responsiveness to
market/tenant requirements community significance of such projects and service to owners.
 Contribution of the firm to industry-related and community organizations.
Background
Please provide the following:
 General description of the firm;
 Number of years in business; and
 Size of staff in Arizona.
Questions
1. (45 points) What was the firm’s total office and industrial square footage under construction
in Arizona between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10? Please list the projects individually, and please
note the name each Tenant and Owner for whom each project was constructed. Please
provide a detailed list for verification.
2. (25 points) Describe the firm’s most successful office or industrial projects which achieved
Certificate of Occupancy between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10 and explain why they were
successful for the Owner and Tenant and significant in the community. (Two photos of each
project may be included, printed and on CD.)
3. (20 points) Explain why the firm should be recognized as General Contractor of the Year.
4. (10 points) Describe your firm’s involvement in local industry-related and community
organizations.
BEST OF NAIOP
Interior Designer/Firm of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the interior design firm who has made the most significant contribution to the Arizona
office and/or industrial market during the period 1/1/10 to 12/31/10.
Qualifying Criteria
 Specific accomplishments during the year with respect to quantity of work, innovativeness in
design, and offering of unique solutions to specific tenant/owner requirements.
 Contribution of the firm to industry-related and community organizations.
Background
Please provide the following:
 General description of the firm;
 Number of years in business; and
 Size of staff in Arizona.
Questions
1. (40 points) What was the firm’s total interior design square footage designed which was
constructed in Arizona between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10? Please provide a detailed list for
verification.
2. (30 points) Describe the firm’s most successful interior design projects completed between
1/1/10 and 12/31/10 and explain why they are successful. (Two photos of each project
may be included, printed and on the CD.)
3. (20 points) Explain why the architect/firm should be recognized as Interior Designer or Firm
of the Year.
4. (10 points) Describe the firm’s involvement in local industry-related and community
organizations.
BEST OF NAIOP
NAIOP Firm of the Year (non brokerage or development)
Purpose
To recognize the NAIOP firm that has made the most significant contribution to the Arizona office
and/or industrial market during the period 1/1/10 to 12/31/10.
Qualifying Criteria
 Contribution of the firm and its members to NAIOP Arizona, industry-related and community
organizations.
Background
Please provide the following:
 General description of the firm;
 Number of years in business;
 Size of staff in Arizona; and
 Number of years firm has been a member of NAIOP Arizona and total members.
Questions
5. (40 points) What contributions has your firm made to NAIOP Arizona and total members
between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10.
6. (30 points) Describe your firm’s involvement in local industry-related and community
organizations.
7. (30 points) Explain why the firm should be recognized as the Firm of The Year.
BEST OF NAIOP
Tenant Improvement General Contractor of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the general contractor/firm who has made the most significant contribution to the Arizona
office and/or industrial tenant improvement market during the period 1/1/10 and 12/31/10.
Qualifying Criteria
 Specific accomplishments during the year with respect to number of tenant improvement
projects under construction, size and complexity, quality of construction and service to
owners/tenants, and responsiveness to the market and tenant requirements.
 Contribution of the firm to industry-related and community organizations.
Background
Please provide the following:
 General description of the firm;
 Number of years in business; and
 Size of staff in Arizona.
Questions
5. (45 points) What was the firm’s total office and industrial tenant improvement square
footage under construction in Arizona between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10? Please list the tenant
improvement projects individually, and please note the name of each client for whom each
tenant improvement project was constructed, the size of the project and the unique
characteristics. Please provide a detailed list for verification.
6. (25 points) Describe the firm’s two most successful office or industrial tenant improvement
projects which achieved Certificate of Occupancy between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10 and
explain why they were successful for the owner/tenant. (Two photos of each project may be
included, printed and on CD.)
7. (20 points) Explain why the firm should be recognized as Tenant Improvement Contractor of
the Year.
8. (10 points) Describe your firm’s involvement in local industry-related and community
organizations.
BEST OF NAIOP
Emerging Broker of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the individual broker who has made the most significant contribution to the Arizona office
market between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10.
Qualifying Criteria
 In brokerage (industrial, investment or office) for over 4 years under 7 years.
 The volume of property (industrial, investment or office) leased in Arizona during the year.
 The volume of property (industrial, investment or office) sold in Arizona during the year.
 Significant transactions (industrial, investment or office) completed during the year.
 Contribution of broker to industry-related and community organizations.
Background
Please provide the following:
 Description of practice, type of brokerage (industrial, investment or office);
 Number of years as a broker; and
 Size and composition of team, if applicable.
Questions
1. (30 points) Indicate the total square footage of property (industrial, investment or office) leased
in Arizona between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10. List the number of lease transactions executed
between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10. Please provide a detailed list for verification.
2. (20 points) Indicate the total square footage of property (industrial, investment or office) sold in
Arizona between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10. Sales must be closed by 12/31/10 in order to qualify.
Please provide a detailed list for verification.
3. (20 points) Describe the two most significant transactions (industrial, investment or office)
completed between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10 and explain why they were successful.
4. (20 points) Explain why the broker should be recognized as Emerging Broker of the Year.
5. (10 points) Describe your involvement in local industry-related and community organizations.
BEST OF NAIOP
Industrial Broker/Team of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the individual industrial broker or team who have made the most significant contribution
to the Arizona office market between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10.
Qualifying Criteria
 The volume of industrial property leased in Arizona during the year.
 The volume of industrial property sold in Arizona during the year.
 Significant transactions completed during the year.
 Contribution of broker/team to industry-related and community organizations.
Background
Please provide the following:
 Description of practice;
 Number of years as an industrial broker; and
 Size and composition of team, if applicable.
Questions
1. (20 points) Indicate the total square footage of industrial property leased in Arizona between
1/1/10 and 12/31/10. List the number of lease transactions executed between 1/1/10 and
12/31/10. Please provide a detailed list for verification.
2. (20 points) Indicate the total square footage of industrial property sold in Arizona between
1/1/10 and 12/31/10. Sales must be closed by 12/31/10 in order to qualify. Please provide a
detailed list for verification.
3. (30 points) Describe the two most significant industrial transactions completed between 1/1/10
and 12/31/10 and explain why they are successful.
4. (15 points) Describe your involvement in local industry-related and community organizations.
5. (15 points) Explain why the broker/team should be recognized as Industrial Broker of the Year.
BEST OF NAIOP
Investment Broker/Team of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the individual investment broker or team who have made the most significant
contribution to the Arizona office and industrial markets between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10.
Qualifying Criteria
 The volume of office and industrial property sold in Arizona during the year.
 Significant transactions completed during the year.
 Contribution of broker/team to industry-related and community organizations.
Background
Please provide the following:
 Description of practice;
 Number of years as an investment broker; and
 Size and composition of team, if applicable.
Questions
1. (40 points) Indicate the total square footage of office and industrial property sold in Arizona
between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10. Sales must be closed by 12/31/10 in order to qualify. Please
provide a detailed list for verification, including the specific clients for whom each property was
sold.
2. (30 points) Describe the two most significant office and/or industrial transactions completed
between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10 and explain why they are successful.
3. (20 points) Explain why the broker/team should be recognized as Investment Broker of the Year.
4. (10 points) Describe your involvement in local industry-related and community organizations.
BEST OF NAIOP
Office Broker/Team of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the individual office broker or team who have made the most significant contribution to
the Arizona office market between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10.
Qualifying Criteria
 The volume of office property leased in Arizona during the year.
 The volume of office property sold in Arizona during the year.
 Significant transactions completed during the year.
 Contribution of broker/team to industry-related and community organizations.
Background
Please provide the following:
 Description of practice;
 Number of years as an office broker; and
 Size and composition of team, if applicable.
Questions
1. (30 points) Indicate the total square footage of office property leased in Arizona between 1/1/10
and 12/31/10. List the number of lease transactions executed between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10.
Please provide a detailed list for verification.
2. (20 points) Indicate the total square footage of office property sold in Arizona between 1/1/10
and 12/31/10. Sales must be closed by 12/31/10 in order to qualify. Please provide a detailed
list for verification.
3. (20 points) Describe the two most significant office transactions completed between 1/1/10 and
12/31/10 and explain why they were successful.
4. (20 points) Explain why the broker/team should be recognized as Office Broker of the Year.
5. (10 points) Describe your involvement in local industry-related and community organizations.
BEST OF NAIOP
Broker Rookie of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the individual who has made the most significant contribution to the Arizona industrial,
investment or office market between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10.
Qualifying Criteria
 In brokerage (industrial, investment or office) for 6 months to 3 years.
 The volume of property (industrial, investment or office) leased or sold in Arizona during the year.
 Significant transactions (industrial, investment or office) completed during the year.
 Contribution of broker to NAIOP Arizona, industry-related and community organizations.
Background
Please provide the following:
 Description of practice, type of brokerage (industrial, investment or office);
 Number of years as a broker;
 Size and composition of team, if applicable; and
 Number of transactions and values.
Questions
6. (30 points) Indicate the total square footage of property (industrial, investment or office) leased
in Arizona between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10. List the number of lease transactions and size
executed between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10. Please provide a detailed list for verification (if part of
a team explain your role in the transaction).
7. (20 points) Indicate the total square footage of property (industrial, investment or office) sold in
Arizona between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10. Sales must be closed by 12/31/10 in order to qualify.
Please provide a detailed list for verification (if part of a team explain your role in the
transaction).
8. (20 points) Describe the two most significant transactions (industrial, investment or office)
completed between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10 and explain why they were successful (if part of a
team explain your role in the transaction).
9. (20 points) Explain why the broker should be recognized as Rookie of the Year.
10. (10 points) Describe your involvement with NAIOP Arizona, local industry-related and community
organizations.
BEST OF NAIOP
Economic Project of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the outstanding economic project that had the most significant impact on the city’s
economy.
Qualifying Criteria
 Certificate of Occupancy no earlier than 1/1/09 (24 month period).
 Specific accomplishments between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10 with respect to economic impact on
the city.
Background
Please provide the following information:
 Projected annual economic impact on the city;
 Number of jobs created;
 Average salary per job created;
 Employee benefit package;
 Square feet occupied; and
 Use of occupancy.
Questions
1. (30 points) How was the city involved in the project? Were there any incentives provided by the
city? Describe the incentives and how much was provided.
2. (60 points) Explain the overall economic impact to the city and provide any details on the
impact particulars such as taxes, job creation, housing etc…
3. (10 points) Explain why this project is financially successful taking into account: land, building,
tenant improvements, pro forma assumptions, etc… (Two photos may be included, printed and
on CD).
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Industrial Build to Suit of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the outstanding industrial build to suit which leads its peers in economic success in the
market, design quality and innovative solution to development challenges.
Qualifying Criteria
 Certificate of Occupancy between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10.
 The building must have been designed and built for a single tenant.
 Specific development accomplishments between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10 with respect to design,
responsiveness to market/tenant requirements and service to tenants.
Background
Please provide the following information:
 Total building RSF;
 Parking ratio per 1,000 RSF;
 Annual lease rate per SF based on full-service lease; and
 Tenant improvement allowance per RSF.
Questions
1. (30 points) Explain major planning and architectural design objectives and government
challenges. Identify any innovativearchitectural features which help this project stand out
among competing buildings within its submarket. (Two photos may be included, printed and on
CD).
2. (60 points) Explain why this project is financially successful, taking into account: land, building
and other project costs; lease rate; lease-up; and any significant municipal incentives.
3. (10 points) Identify any unique features of the building or the development process which
helped make the project successful for a specific tenant.
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Industrial Tenant Improvement of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the outstanding industrial tenant improvement which leads its peers in construction
quality, good design, innovative solutions to design challenges, and efficient and effective use of
space.
Qualifying Criteria
 Certificate of Occupancy between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10.
 The tenant improvement could have been designed and built for a tenant or building owner.
Background
Please provide the following information:
 Total building RSF;
 Building type (e.g. distribution, general industrial, etc);
 Number of floors (if applicable);
 Total Tenant Improvement SF;
 Tenant Improvement business use (e.g. manufacturing, standard warehouse/distribution, etc.);
and
 Tenant improvement allowance per RSF.
Questions
1. (30 points) Explain major planning, construction, and architectural design objectives. (Two
photos may be included, printed and on CD).
2. (60 points) Explain why this project is successful for an owner or tenant, taking into account:
construction quality, good design, innovation, marketability, re-usability, extensive or intricate
tenant/owner specific systems; lease-up; and any municipal incentives.
3. (10 points) Identify any specific features of the tenant improvement which helped make the
tenant improvement successful.
BEST OF NAIOP
LEED Certified Project of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the outstanding LEED Certified Project including Tenant Improvement projects which leads
its peers in economic success in the market, design quality, innovative solution to development
challenges and of sustainable green building and development practices.
Qualifying Criteria
 Certificate of Occupancy no earlier than 1/1/09 (24 month period).
 Building must be, at a minimum, LEED Certified.
 The building must have been designed and built for a single tenant.
 Specific development accomplishments between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10 with respect to design,
responsiveness to market/tenant requirements and service to tenants.
Background
Please provide the following information:
 LEED for New Construction or Tenant Improvement Registered Project Checklist
 Total building RSF;
 Parking ratio per 1,000 RSF;
 Annual lease rate per SF based on full-service lease; and
 Tenant improvement allowance per RSF.
Questions
1. (30 points) Explain major planning and architectural design objectives and government
challenges. Identify any innovative features which help this project stand out among competing
buildings within its submarket. (Two photos may be included, printed and on CD).
2. (60 points) Explain why this project is financially successful, taking into account: land, building
and other project costs; lease rate; lease-up; and any significant municipal incentives.
3. (10 points) identify any features of the building or the development process which helped make
the project successful for a specific tenant.
BEST OF NAIOP
Medical Office Development of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the outstanding medical office development which leads its peers in economic success in
the market, design quality and innovative solution to development challenges.
Qualifying Criteria
 Certificate of Occupancy no earlier than 1/1/09 (24 month period).
 Specific development accomplishments between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10 with respect to design,
responsiveness to market/tenant requirements and service to tenants.
Background
Please provide the following information:
 Total building RSF;
 Number of floors;
 Parking ratio per 1,000 RSF;
 Annual lease rate per SF based on full-service lease; and
 Tenant improvement allowance per RSF.
Questions
1. (30 points) Explain major planning and architectural design objectives and government
challenges. Identify any innovative features which help this project stand out among competing
buildings within its submarket. (Two photos may be included, printed and on CD).
2. (60 points) Explain why this project is financially successful, taking into account: land, building
and other project costs; lease rate, including any concessions obtained; lease-up timing,
including date of C of O; pro forma assumptions and any significant municipal incentives.
Please provide a spreadsheet to detail the building’s lease commitments to date. Also please
note the point during the development process that each tenant was procured.
3. (10 points) Identify any features of the building or the development process which helped make
the project successful.
BEST OF NAIOP
Mixed-Use Development of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the outstanding mixed-use development which leads its peers in integrating various
development product types, economic success in the market, design quality and innovative solutions
to mixed-use development challenges.
Qualifying Criteria
 Integration of office and/or industrial uses with at least 1 other development product type which
may include retail, hospitality, residential, medical, education or other relevant development
product type.
 No single product type should more than 90 % of the aggregate square footage
 Certificate of Occupancy no earlier than 1/1/09 (24 month period).
 Specific development accomplishments between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10 with respect to design,
responsiveness to market/tenant requirements and service to tenants.
Background
Please provide the following information:
 Total Project RSF (include breakdown for each product type);
 List of the different product types;
 Number of floors;
 Site Plan;
 Parking ratio per 1,000 RSF for each product type;
 Annual lease rate per RSF; and
 Tenant improvement allowance per RSF.
Questions
4. (30 points) Explain major planning and architectural design objectives and government
challenges. Identify any innovative features which help this project stand out among competing
projects. (Two photos may be included, printed and on CD).
5. (60 points) Explain why this project is financially successful, taking into account: land, building
and other project costs; lease rate, including any concessions obtained; lease-up timing,
including date of C of O; pro forma assumptions and any significant municipal incentives.
Please provide a spreadsheet to detail the building’s lease commitments to date. Also please
note the point during the development process that each tenant was procured.
6. (10 points) Identify any features of the project which helped make the project an overall
successful from a mixed-use perspective.
BEST OF NAIOP
Office Build to Suit of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the outstanding office build to suit which leads its peers in economic success in the
market, design quality and innovative solution to development challenges.
Qualifying Criteria
 Certificate of Occupancy between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10.
 The building must have been designed and built for a single tenant.
 Specific development accomplishments between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10 with respect to design,
responsiveness to market/tenant requirements and service to tenants.
Background
Please provide the following information:
 Total building RSF;
 Number of floors;
 Parking ratio per 1,000 RSF;
 Annual lease rate per SF based on full-service lease; and
 Tenant improvement allowance per RSF.
Questions
1. (30 points) Explain major planning and architectural design objectives and government
challenges. Identify any innovative features which help this project stand out among competing
buildings within its submarket. (Two photos may be included, printed and on CD).
2. (60 points) Explain why this project is financially successful, taking into account: land, building
and other project costs; lease rate; lease-up; and any significant municipal incentives.
3. (10 points) Identify any features of the building or the development process which helped make
the project successful for a specific tenant.
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Office Tenant Improvement of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the outstanding office or medical office tenant improvement which leads its peers in
construction quality, good design, innovative solutions to design challenges, and efficient and effective
use of space.
Qualifying Criteria
 Certificate of Occupancy between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10.
 The tenant improvement could have been designed and built for a tenant or building owner.
Background
Please provide the following information:
 Total building RSF;
 Building type (e.g. high-rise, midrise, medical, etc);
 Number of floors (if applicable);
 Total Tenant Improvement SF;
 Tenant Improvement business use (e.g. law firm, architect, etc.); and
 Tenant improvement allowance per RSF.
Questions
1. (30 points) Explain major planning, construction, and architectural design objectives. (Two
photos may be included, printed and on CD).
2. (60 points) Explain why this project is successful for an owner or tenant, taking into account:
construction quality, good design, innovation, marketability, re-usability, extensive or intricate
tenant/owner specific systems; lease-up; and any municipal incentives.
3. (10 points) Identify any specific features of the tenant improvement which helped make the
tenant improvement successful.
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Redevelopment Office or Industrial Project of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the outstanding Office or Industrial Redevelopment Project which demonstrates
economic success in the market, design quality and innovative solution to development challenges.
Qualifying Criteria
 Certificate of Occupancy no earlier than 1/1/09 (24 month period).
 Project can either be a i) building re-use project or ii) land-use conversion project
 Specific development accomplishments between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10 with respect to design,
responsiveness to market requirements and service to tenants.
Background
Please provide the following information:
 Previous land/building use;
 Total building RSF;
 Number of floors;
 Parking ratio per 1,000 RSF;
 Annual lease rate per SF; and
 Tenant improvement allowance per RSF.
Questions
1. (30 points) Explain major planning and architectural design objectives and government
challenges. Identify the major reasons for the redevelopment project. (Two photos may be
included, printed and on CD).
2. (60 points) Explain why this project is financially successful, taking into account: land, building
and other project costs; lease rate, including any concessions obtained; date of C of O; pro
forma assumptions and any significant municipal incentives.
3. (10 points) Identify any features of the project or the development process which helped make
the project successful for a specific tenant.
BEST OF NAIOP
Spec Industrial Building of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the outstanding industrial building which leads its peers in economic success in the
market, design quality and innovative solution to development challenges.
Qualifying Criteria
 Certificate of Occupancy no earlier than 1/1/09 (24 month period).
 The building must be speculative; without leases in place or significantly in process prior to
breaking ground.
 Specific development accomplishments between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10 with respect to design,
responsiveness to market/tenant requirements and service to tenants.
Background
Please provide the following information:
 Total building RSF;
 Parking ratio per 1,000 RSF;
 Annual lease rate per SF based on NNN lease; and
 Tenant improvement allowance per RSF.
Questions
1. (30 points) Explain major planning and architectural design objectives and government
challenges. Identify any innovative features which help this project stand out among competing
buildings within its submarket. (Two photos may be included, printed and on CD).
2. (60 points) Explain why this project is financially successful, taking into account: land, building
and other project costs; lease rate; lease-up; and any significant municipal incentives. Please
provide a spreadsheet to detail the building’s lease commitments to date. Also please note the
point during the development process that each tenant was procured.
3. (10 points) Identify any features of the building or the development process which helped make
the project successful for a specific tenant.
BEST OF NAIOP
Spec Office Development of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the outstanding office development which leads its peers in economic success in the
market, design quality and innovative solution to development challenges.
Qualifying Criteria
 Certificate of Occupancy no earlier than 1/1/09 (24 month period).
 The building must be speculative; without leases in place or significantly in process prior to
breaking ground.
 Specific development accomplishments between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10 with respect to design,
responsiveness to market/tenant requirements and service to tenants.
Background
Please provide the following information:
 Total building RSF;
 Number of floors;
 Parking ratio per 1,000 RSF;
 Annual lease rate per SF based on full-service lease; and
 Tenant improvement allowance per RSF.
Questions
1. (30 points) Explain major planning and architectural design objectives and government
challenges. Identify any innovative features which help this project stand out among competing
buildings within its submarket. (Two photos may be included, printed and on CD).
2. (60 points) Explain why this project is financially successful, taking into account: land, building
and other project costs; lease rate, including any concessions obtained; lease-up timing,
including date of C of O; pro forma assumptions and any significant municipal incentives.
Please provide a spreadsheet to detail the building’s lease commitments to date. Also please
note the point during the development process that each tenant was procured.
3. (10 points) Identify any features of the building or the development process which helped make
the project successful for a specific tenant.
BEST OF NAIOP
Transaction of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the outstanding transaction which leads other transactions in financial success in the
market.
Qualifying Criteria
 Transaction completion date between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10.
Background
Please provide the following information:
 Transaction type;
 Size;
 Dollar value;
 Economic impact on the city; and
 Key players in the transaction and what value they added.
Questions
1. (30 points) Identify any components of this transaction which help this transaction stand out
among others. (If applicable – two photos may be included, printed and on CD).
2. (60 points) Explain the transaction type and why this transaction is financially successful.
3. (10 points) Explain any major transaction challenges and how they were overcome.