REBNY to honor best.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 Award, and Steven Spinola, REBNY's President, who will 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 DiCapua, Atco 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 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 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 the business. About the Honorees At age 23, Barbara Corcoran started a small real estate firm with a $1,000 loan. She cultivated that tiny venture into a multi-billion dollar corporation, with more than 800 salespeople. In 2001, New York City's "most sought-after broker" sold her firm to the nation's largest real estate company, NRT NRT Nicotine Replacement Therapy NRT Norm-Referenced Test NRT near real time NRT Non-Real-Time NRT National Response Team NRT Tokyo, Japan - Narita (Airport Code) NRT Net Registered Tonnage and in 2003, she wrote her first book, Use What You've Got. REBNY President Steven Spinola, will celebrate his 20-year anniversary with the Board in 2006. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Spinola has led the Board in advocating policies to promote local economic growth, major citywide development projects and new residential and commercial construction. Mr. Spinola was appointed by Governor Pataki to serve on the New York State Real Estate Board and he has been involved in education programs and seminars for New York University New York University, mainly in New York City; coeducational; chartered 1831, opened 1832 as the Univ. of the City of New York, renamed 1896. It comprises 13 schools and colleges, maintaining 4 main centers (including the Medical Center) in the city, as well as the , The Newman Institute and the Manhattan Institute The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research is a self-described "free market think tank" established in New York City in 1978, with its headquarters on Vanderbilt Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. as well as serving as keynote speaker, moderator and participant in numerous industry events. Eugene A. Hegy, Jr. has been active in the real estate community since 1945. Six decades later, he is still an active broker, appraiser A person selected or appointed by a competent authority or an interested party to evaluate the financial worth of property. Appraisers are frequently appointed in probate and condemnation proceedings and are also used by banks and real estate concerns to determine the market and consultant. A member of the REBNY since 1948, Mr. Hegy continues to serve on three of its committees. He is currently president of the Board of Directors of James Lenox James Lenox (19 August 1800 - 17 February 1880) was an American bibliophile and philanthropist, born in New York City. A graduate of Columbia College, Lenox was a founder of the Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. House, Inc., a not-for-profit senior housing facility, and vice-president and governor of the National Realty Club. Michael Norton joined Tishman Speyer in 1997 and is responsible for managing and directing the company's global property management activities, including oversight of 43 million square feet in 22 regions throughout the U.S. He serves on the New York Realty Advisory Board of Labor Relations, BOMA Boma (bō`mə), city (1984 pop. 197,617), Bas-Congo province, W Congo (Kinshasa), on the Congo River estuary. A port and railhead, it exports tropical timber, bananas, cacao, and palm products. International, and is a member of the Real Estate Roundtable in Washington, DC, as well as REBNY's management division Board of Directors. Peter DiCapua is the Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Atco Properties & Management, Inc, a full-service real estate company, which is headquartered in Manhattan and owns and manages a diverse portfolio of real estate in six states. He has served the community as well as the real estate industry for more than thirty-four years. He is involved with professional associations including REBNY's Board of Governors, the New York Building Congress and BOMA. He is active on the board of civic associations including the Long Island Catholic Youth Organization A Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) is an organization for young Catholics. Usually each group uses the church for meeting and gathering, although some have their own premises. It was initiated by Bishop Bernard J. Sheil of Chicago in the year 1930. , Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, and Diabetes Research Institute. He sponsors the Peter L. DiCapua Annual Scholarship at NYU NYU New York University NYU New York Undercover (TV show) . Gary Trock is First Vice President of the New York Tri-State Regional Retail Services Team for CB Richard Ellis. He began his real estate career working with Garrick-Aug Store Leasing. In 1999, he joined the Insignia/ESG Retail group, where he served as Managing Director and arranged transactions for national retailers including The Gap, H&M and Bed, Bath & Beyond. He is involved with the Young Men's/Women's Real Estate Association, the ICSC ICSC International Council of Shopping Centers ICSC International Chemical Safety Cards ICSC International Civil Service Commission ICSC International Council of Shopping Centres ICSC International Catholic Stewardship Council and REBNY. |
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