BOMA NY Pinnacles – The Oscars for the CRE industry celebrates excellence in buildings & property professionals

New York, NY BOMA New York is pleased to announce the winners for the 2023 Pinnacle Awards; the biggest night of the year for the commercial real estate industry in New York City. A total of 41 nominees across 18 categories were considered for the annual Pinnacle Awards celebration at Pier Sixty, that took place on September 28, 2023. The nominees of these awards include exemplary individuals within their respective professions, as well as outstanding buildings in New York City. All nominees undergo an extensive submission process recognizing individuals and buildings that best embody the passion and professionalism that can only be found in New York City.

The Pinnacle Awards stand as the unparalleled epitome of distinction in the realm of commercial real estate. The acknowledgment of invaluable contributions to the industry takes center stage in the form of distinguished awards. All professional categories highlight outstanding individuals whose unwavering commitment and remarkable achievements have positively impacted the commercial real estate industry. The nominees for the building categories not only exemplify unwavering dedication to the mission of BOMA New York, but also epitomize an unyielding commitment to the welfare of tenants, clients, and the overall vibrancy of New York City. The Grand Pinnacle Award is presented to the building with the highest overall score in the Pinnacle competition; judged on multiple levels and competencies.

BOMA New York chair Matt Duthie, welcomed 1,100 CRE professionals and introduced the awards portion of the evening. As Duthie addressed the nominees, he said, “Through your unwavering commitment, our industry continues to redefine the landscape of real estate, embracing cutting-edge technological advancements and crafting enduring designs. I commend each of you for the indelible mark you’ve left on our industry this year.”

Local Pinnacle Award winners qualify to compete at the Regional, Mid-Atlantic TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year) Awards, and regional winners are then automatically entered into the BOMA International TOBY Competition.

The winners for the 2023 Pinnacle Awards Program are:

Christopher Cayten, CodeGreen Sustainability

Outstanding Local Member of the Year

Kaitlin Kilian, Paramount Group

Emerging Leader of the Year

Sandy Forbes, RPA, LEED GA, Cushman & Wakefield

Manager of the Year with 3 – 10 Years Experience

Jennifer Ciccotto, SL Green Realty Corp.

Manager of the Year with 10-Year Plus Experience

Jody Almodovar, Related Companies

Security Professional of the Year

Anthony Marinelli, Paramount Group

Chief Operating Engineer of the Year 

Tyler Moreno, Related Companies

Operating Engineer of the Year

Keith Garcia, Paramount Group

Janitorial Professional of the Year

Dante Thompson, Related Companies

Fire Life Safety Director of the Year

The Durst Organization

Henry J. Muller Achievement Award

Penn 11, Vornado Realty Trust

Historical Building of the Year

Empire State Building, Empire State Realty Trust

Earth Building of the Year

50 Hudson Yards, Related Companies

New Construction of the Year

Oculus at World Trade Center, CBRE

Mixed Use Building of the Year

4 Columbus Circle, Newmark

Operating Building of the Year

(100,000 s/f –  249,000 s/f)

51 Astor Place, Edward J. Minskoff Equities, Inc.

Operating Building of the Year

(250,000 s/f – 499,999 s/f)

320 Park Avenue, JLL

Operating Building of the Year

(500,000 s/f – one million s/f)

One Vanderbilt Avenue, SL Green Realty Corp.

Operating Building of the Year

(over one million s/f)

Empire State Building, Empire State Realty Trust

The Grand Pinnacle Award

The Pinnacle Awards Committee is co-chaired by Tom Krol of M & S Mechanical Services, and Kaitlin Kilian of Paramount Group – with the assistance of the Sub-Committee chairs which include:

• Julie Arce, JLL

• Daniel Bannon, The Durst Organization

• Giannina Brancato, L & L Holding Company

• Patrick Dolan, The Durst Organization

• Michael Flatley, Alliance Building Services Siro Gonzalez, CBRE

• John Leitner, Environmental Building Solutions

• John Mongello, The Durst Organization

• Tom Walsh, Burnham New York

•Ronald Zeccardi, CRESA NY