REBNY honors industry's best at 110th annual banquet.The Real Estate Board of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , the city's leading real estate trade association, today announced the six industry leaders who will be honored at its 110th Annual Banquet on January 19, 2006 at the New York Hilton. Top honors will be presented to Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group, who will receive the Harry B. Helmsley Distinguished New Yorker yorker Noun Cricket a ball bowled so as to pitch just under or just beyond the bat [probably after the Yorkshire County Cricket Club] Award, and Steven Spinola, REBNY's President, who will be presented the Bernard H. Mendik Lifetime Leadership in Real Estate Award. Other award winners include: * Eugene A. Hegy, Jr., Diversified Valuation Group Louis Smadbeck Broker Recognition Award * Michael Norton, Tishman Speyer George M. Brooker Management Executive of the Year Award * Peter L. DiCapua, ATCO ATCO Air Traffic Control Officer ATCO Association of Transport Coordinating Officers (UK) ATCO Air Tanker/Fixed Wing Coordinator ATCO Aviation Transportation Coordination Office ATCO Air Taxi and Commercial Operator Properties & Management, Inc. Kenneth R. Gerrety Humanitarian Award * Gary Trock, CB Richard Ellis CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. NYSE: CBG is a multinational real estate corporation currently based in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.. On December 20, 2006, the corporation, also known as CBRE, completed acquisition of Trammell Crow Co. in a transaction valued at $2. Young Real Estate Man of the Year Award "This year we honor six influential and distinguished individuals, including Barbara Corcoran who is one of the most recognizable names in real estate, who has helped to shape the residential brokerage industry as we know it," said John Zuccotti, REBNY REBNY Real Estate Board of New York Chairman. "We also honor Steven Spinola, REBNY President, who has served the Board for 20 years and has become one of the most effective and respected representatives of our industry in both the public and private sectors." Barbara Corcoran, founder and Chairman of The Corcoran Group, was one of the earliest and strongest supporters of REBNY's residential brokerage division. "Barbara Corcoran has helped elevate el·e·vate tr.v. ele·vat·ed, ele·vat·ing, ele·vates 1. To move (something) to a higher place or position from a lower one; lift. 2. To increase the amplitude, intensity, or volume of. 3. the professionalism of brokers in the industry and has encouraged them to share their exclusive listings, which has had a tremendous positive impact on the market," added Mr. Zuccotti. "Now, as she leaves the industry to pursue a new endeavor, we present her with this award to commend com·mend tr.v. com·mend·ed, com·mend·ing, com·mends 1. To represent as worthy, qualified, or desirable; recommend. 2. To express approval of; praise. See Synonyms at praise. 3. her remarkable career in real estate and for being one of the City's leading cheerleaders Notable cheerleaders
New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. ." The Board selected Mr. Spinola for his award because of his long and distinguished career in real estate. "Steve has devoted 20 years of service to the real estate industry in New York, where he is the leading voice of the industry before City, State and Federal officials and has played an instrumental role in the creation of some of the most forward-looking programs and incentives to further the New York City economy and the real estate industry at large," added Mr. Zuccotti. Prior to joining REBNY, Mr. Spinola served as President of the City's Public Development Corporation. The Louis Smadbeck Broker Recognition award will be presented to Eugene A. Hegy, Jr., an executive who exemplifies the characteristics of a successful commercial broker. Throughout his career, Mr. Hegy has been an example to others and a role model for commercial brokers. As one of the industry's top professionals, he has set high standards, particularly for those who have come into the real estate field within the last few decades. Michael Norton will receive the George M. Brooker Management Executive of the Year Award. Mr. Norton manages property for Tishman Speyer's vast portfolio including the landmark Chrysler Building Chrysler Building, in midtown Manhattan, New York City, at Lexington Ave. between 42d and 43d St. The ultimate art deco-style skyscraper, it was commissioned by Walter P. Chrysler, designed by William Van Alen, and built in 1926–30. . He has been actively involved with REBNY's management division, is well-respected in the industry, and has been previously honored with REBNY's Commercial Management Leadership award. Peter DiCapua will receive the Kenneth R. Gerrety Humanitarian Award for his continued commitment and fundraising support for numerous children's charity organizations including the Juvenile Diabetes juvenile diabetes n. Insulin-dependent diabetes. Foundation and Diabetes Research Institute. By taking the lead in raising funds for these causes and in showing his concern for troubled youth, Mr. DiCapua exemplifies the Humanitarian award. The Young Men's/Women's Real Estate Association's (YM/WREA) Young Real Estate Man of the Year award will be presented to Gary Trock of CB Richard Ellis for his successful career as a retail broker. Mr. Trock is well-respected by his peers and has developed an impressive track record of closed deals in his many years in the business. |
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