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Posted: July 29, 2025
Join NYREJ in Celebrating Women in CRE!
We’re excited to announce that the New York Real Estate Journal’s annual Women in Commercial Real Estate Spotlight will be published in our August 26 issue—and the nomination portal is now open! This special feature will highlight the outstanding women and women-owned firms making a significant impact across the New York commercial real estate industry.
Criteria for Nominations:
• Nominee works for a CRE firm or an organization that supports CRE
• Nominee's primary office location is in the State of NY or within 75 miles of NYC
Four Ways to Participate:
1. Recognize a Woman from Your Firm - Deadline: August 11
Select one woman from your firm to complete the profile Q&A. All accepted profiles will be published online, with select profiles also featured in our print and digital edition as space allows.
2. Showcase Multiple Women From Your Firm - Deadline: August 13
Highlight multiple women from your firm, with one of our Custom Team Features. This exclusive package includes a dedicated company page with a branded layout that combines team profiles with adjacent ad placement in our print|digital edition.
3. Feature a Woman-Owned Firm (New!) - Deadline: August 13
Women-owned firms are invited to share their story in a Q&A-style editorial feature showcasing your journey, achievements, and leadership. This opportunity includes your logo, website, and photo, along with a custom digital badge, social media promotion, and priority placement in the issue.
4. Promote Your Brand as a Sponsor - Reservation Deadline: August 15 | Material Deadline: August 19
Our sponsorship options guarantee inclusion in the print|digital edition, preferred placement, and additional promotion through social media and email channels for your nominee.
View Profile Q&A's and Sponsorship examples from Last Year's Spotlight HERE
For more information on nominating multiple individuals, team features, woman-owned firm features or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kristine Wolf at [email protected] or your account executive
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