The CCIM Institute Dealmakers Award

• Applicant Status: Applicants must hold an active CCIM Designation and maintain good standing with The CCIM Institute.
• Transaction Type: Eligible transactions must align with one of the five designated categories: Industrial, Office, Multifamily, Retail, or Specialty.
• Timeframe: Only transactions completed between January 1 and December 31 of the previous calendar year are eligible for submission.

Deal Size (30%):

• The monetary value of the transaction and its relative importance within the market context.
• Emphasis on significant transactions that demonstrate financial acumen and market influence.

Complexity (25%):

• Evaluation of challenges addressed during the deal process, including legal, financial, and logistical hurdles.
• Recognition of the nominee’s problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking.

Innovation (20%):

• Creative approaches to structuring the transaction, incorporating unique solutions to overcome barriers.
• Utilization of advanced market insights, technology, or unconventional methodologies.

Market Impact (25%):

• Assessment of how the transaction contributed to market growth, revitalization, or long-term sustainability.
• Examples may include job creation, community enhancement, or positive environmental outcomes.

• Scoring Rubric: A standardized, weighted scoring system ensures consistent and unbiased evaluations. Each criterion is scored individually, with clear definitions provided for scoring thresholds.
• Documentation Requirements: Submissions must include a comprehensive deal summary, detailed financial information, visual aids (e.g., site plans, photos), and references from involved parties.
• Review Committees: Chapter-level submissions are reviewed by a local panel formed by the chapter. National-level submissions are reviewed by a panel comprised of CCIM committee members and leadership.

Definition: Recognizes excellence in transactions involving warehouses, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and industrial parks.

Evaluation Highlights: Focus on logistics innovation, large-scale developments, and adaptive reuse projects that address market demand.

Example Case: A $50 million redevelopment of a defunct manufacturing facility into a state-of-the-art logistics hub, addressing regional supply chain challenges.

Definition: Honors achievements in office leasing, sales, and redevelopment projects.

Evaluation Highlights: Tenant retention strategies, sustainable design initiatives, and adaptive reuse of outdated office spaces.

Example Case: A multi-tenant office building revitalization incorporating green technology to attract high-profile tenants.

Definition: Highlights success in retail property transactions, including shopping malls, standalone stores, and mixed-use retail developments.

Evaluation Highlights: Creative leasing structures, revitalization of underperforming assets, and enhancement of community spaces.

Example Case: Transformation of a struggling retail center into a thriving lifestyle hub with increased foot traffic and revenue.

Definition: Celebrates developments combining residential, commercial, and recreational uses into cohesive, vibrant communities.

Evaluation Highlights: Design integration, market feasibility, and overall community impact.

Example Case: A $100 million master-planned community featuring retail, office, and residential components in an urban redevelopment zone.

Definition: Recognizes outstanding transactions in niche sectors of commercial real estate, including healthcare, hospitality, self-storage, data centers, land, medical, entertainment, hospitality, and other specialized property types.

Evaluation Highlights: Transactions in this category will be assessed based on sector-specific complexities, innovative deal structuring, and the long-term viability of the asset within its specialized market. Consideration will also be given to unique regulatory challenges, financing models, and operational efficiencies.

Example Case: A $45 million acquisition of a medical office portfolio that required complex lease negotiations with healthcare providers, regulatory compliance considerations, and a creative capital stack to optimize investment returns.