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THE BOMA 360 PERFORMANCE PROGRAM + THE TOBY AWARDS

Now together in one streamlined application portal, the BOMA 360 Performance Program and the TOBY Awards are just what you need to take your building to the next level.  Complete one or both!  

The Outstanding Building of the Year Awards is the most prestigious and comprehensive program of its kind in the commercial real estate industry recognizing quality in commercial buildings and rewarding excellence in building management. During the competition, all facets of a building's operations are thoroughly evaluated. Buildings are judged on everything from community involvement, tenant relations and site management to environmental and "green" policies and procedures. The competition consists of three levels and begins at the BOMA local association level. Winning entries advance from there to the regional level and, finally, regional winners advance to the BOMA International level.

Please click to view the TOBY INFORMATION SESSION PRESENTATION.

LOCAL COMPETITION

1. Enter the local competition by registering below no later than July 31. If you are not currently an active member, you will need to contact BOMA to register to become a member first.  

2. Enter your building online through BOMA International’s portal at https://recognition.boma.org/.  At this time, you only need to register your building. You can come back and enter content up until August 31.   All information entered online can be saved until you are ready to submit your entry. Remember, the sooner you register, the more time you will have to complete the content!

3. When you are satisfied with your application content, submit it to BOMA International’s website by August 31, 2023. Once you submit your application, no changes can be made, so make sure all of your information is complete.

4. All of your information will be saved on BOMA International's website and your portal will reopen if you qualify for the Regional and International competitions. If you make it through the Regional Level you are automatically entered into the International Level.

LOCAL COMPETITION IMPORTANT DATES:

July 31: Denver BOMA Local Entry Deadline
August 31: Submittal Deadline to BOMA International
September 6-12: Judging Schedule
November 17: Denver BOMA TOBY/Mile High Awards Celebration
February 2024: Regional Competition
June 2024: International Competition

Buildings May Enter in the Following Categories: 

• Under 100, 000 Square Feet
• 100,000 - 249,999 Square Feet
• 250,000 - 499,999 Square Feet
• 500,000 - 1 Million Square Feet
• Over 1 Million Square Feet
• Renovated Building
• Historical Building
• Corporate Facility
• Public Assembly (Government Buildings, Arenas and other public space)
• Medical Office Building
• Suburban Office Park - Mid- Rise (1-5 stories) 
• Suburban Office Park - Mid- Rise (6-10 stories)
• Industrial Office Park
• Mixed Use
• Earth
• Retail

To access a description of each category, eligibility requirements and general guideline rules, please click HERE.

Cost to Participate:

TOBY Awards Competition:

• Local:  $250
• Regional:  $450 TOBY Entry Fee plus BOMA 360 Application Fees
• International:  No additional fees are collected for the international competition.   

Why Pursue a TOBY Award?

Retain Tenants - The #1 reason to enter the TOBY contest! Tenants are price conscious and rent is a primary factor when leasing space, but plenty of other issues influence their choice.  How they feel about the property - quality and pride of place - counts for a lot.  Tenants enjoy being in a building that is recognized as "one of the best."  Just going for a TOBY means you're going for the gold - in more ways than one!

Property Recognition - Think your property could be the best in the industry?  Get recognized for it!  There are a variety of categories from which to choose to enter your property. 

Acknowledge Your Team - Pride of ownership and great performance should be recognized.  If the management team on a project is the best, then show it!  The process of entering builds teamwork and cooperation with service providers and employees who work every day to make a property stand out.

Team Building / Collaboration - The application process itself brings together your diverse property management team in pursuit of a common goal and offers a great opportunity for team building.  Because the competition touches upon every aspect of building management and operations, each member of the team becomes an important component and is an integral part to the success of the competition.

Accolades for Owners - Like everyone, owners and property management companies want to feel great about the business they are in.  Nothing feels greater than being awarded the best in the business! 

Other Benefits:

• Prestige and recognition amongst industry peers
• Esteem on your resume
• Separates your building from others in your market
• Staff’s heightened pride of ownership
• Increased vendor relationships between Property Managers and Vendors (Engineering, Janitorial, Security, Parking, Elevators, etc.)
• Sets management companies apart from competition due to quality and timeliness of operating procedures
• Compels staff to uphold higher standards
• Assists leasing team in attracting new tenants
• Recognition by existing tenants of the behind-the-scenes work they do not normally see
• Provides ownership with bragging rights if contemplating a sale or refinance of the property
• Paves the way for participation in other recognition opportunities, such as BOMA 360

For information on TOBY categories and to begin the application process, please click HERE

To find out what to expect at your building inspection, please click HERE.

Questions? Please contact Carrie Rechsteiner at (303) 804-4721, Jeani McDowell at (303) 592-2603, or leighl@bomadenver.org.