Celebration of Excellence Awards

Big deals. Exceptional educators. Dedicated leaders. This is what excellence in the CCIM Network looks like. 

The CCIM Celebration of Excellence recognized the professionals raising the bar across commercial real estate and The CCIM Institute. From standout dealmakers making an impact across retail, multifamily, office, industrial and specialty commercial real estate to the instructors shaping the next generation of industry leaders and the volunteer who gave their time and talent to strengthen our community, this year's honorees represent the very best of CCIM. 

Congratulations to our 2026 nominees and winners! 
 

THE DEALMAKERS AWARDS 

Dealmakers: Retail 

Winner: Ashley Kitchen, CCIM 

• Sebastian Alcazar, CCIM 
• Ashley Kitchen, CCIM 
• James Harris McCraw, CCIM 
• Terrie Hertweck, CCIM 
• Nick Miner, CCIM 

Dealmakers: Multifamily 

Winner: Eric L. Nesbitt, CCIM 

• Eric L. Nesbitt, CCIM 
• Erin Rooney, CCIM 

Dealmakers: Specialty 

Winners: Dave Gambaccini, CCIM, and David Wilson, CCIM, SIOR 

• Sebastian Alcazar, CCIM 
• Richard Campbell, CCIM; Nancy Ferren, CCIM; and Peter Jameson, CCIM 
• Jerry Dawson, CCIM, and Michael Sims, CCIM 
• Robby Eaves, CCIM, and Brian Smith, CCIM 
• Dave Gambaccini, CCIM, and David Wilson, CCIM, SIOR 
• Gary Heinfeld, CCIM 
• Kayla Mahoney, CCIM 
• Jane Sauls, CCIM 
• Jue Wang, CCIM 

Dealmakers: Office 

Winner: Andy Mills, CCIM 

• DJ Brigman, CCIM, and Micah Gray, CCIM 
• Andy Mills, CCIM 
• Bridget Richards, CCIM, SIOR 
• Laura Salome, CCIM 
• Joe Stance, CCIM 

Dealmakers: Industrial 

Winner: Randy McMillan, CCIM 

• Diana Campbell, CCIM 
• Michael Hinton, CCIM 
• Randy McMillan, CCIM 
• Bryant Meyer, CCIM 

INSTRUCTOR AWARDS 

In Memory of Robin Webb, CCIM 

• 40 Years of Service Award: Steve Cannariato, CCIM 
• Rising Star Award: Brian Smith, CCIM 
• People’s Choice Award: Nate Worthen, CCIM 
• Robert L. Ward Instructor of the Year: Mark Cypert, CCIM 

2025/2026 Senior Emeritus Instructors 

• Robin Webb, CCIM, recognized posthumously 
• Lydia Bennett, CCIM, 2026 
• Robin Dyche, CCIM, 2026 
• Susan McClure, CCIM, 2026 
• Bill Mohr, CCIM, 2025 

• Carl Russell, CCIM, 2026 

   

The Charles “Mac” McClure Volunteer of the Year Award

Recipients: James Robertson, CCIM