DBusiness magazine’s Commercial Real Estate Awards program will honor metro Detroit’s top projects, transactions, dealmakers, and industry executives.

2025 FINALISTS

INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES

Pioneer Award

  • Jeff Hauptman, Oxford Cos.
  • Dominic J. Moceri, Moceri Cos.
  • Moussa Sobh, Empire Realty Group

Commercial Real Estate Executive of the Year 

  • Josh Sirefman, Michigan Central
  • Paul Choukourian, Colliers International
  • Jared Friedman, Friedman Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate Broker of the Year

  • Randy Book, Colliers International
  • Alan Stern, Friedman Real Estate
  • Kevin Jappaya, KJ Commercial

Emerging Commercial Real Estate Professional of the Year Under 40

  • Bryan Barnas, Colliers International
  • Regan Kennedy, REDICO
  • Michael Ferlito, Ferlito Group

Developer of the Year

  • Maha Banno, Blackacre Management
  • Reed Fenton, EIG14T Commercial Real Estate
  • Philip Kafka, Prince Concepts

Excellence in Architecture and Design

  • Victor Saroki, Saroki Architecture
  • Brian Rebain, Kraemer Design Group
  • Dominic Tringalli, Moceri Cos.

Excellence in Construction and Engineering

  • John Rakolta III, Walbridge
  • Susan Harvey, Ashley Capital
  • Ryan Maibach, Barton Malow

Excellence in Community Service

  • Lynn Drake, Compass Commercial
  • Mohammed Qazi, Ciena Healthcare
  • Scott Shefman, Friedman Real Estate


 

PROJECTS AND DEALS

Best Land Deal

  • VTECH, REDICO
  • Soccer Stadium, Detroit City FC
  • Little Caesars Arena Hotel, Olympia Development

Best Commercial Property Sale

  • 600 Renaissance Center, Friedman Real Estate
  • Stellantis in Center Line, Ashley Capital
  • Bueche Portfolio, SPERRY — Property Investment Counselors

Best New Office Project

  • Hudson’s Detroit, Bedrock
  • Newlab, Ford Land
  • Fisher Building, Michigan State University

Best Office Lease

  • Woodlands Officentre in Farmington Hills, REDICO
  • New Center One in Detroit, Axis Advisors
  • Ven Johnson Law, Bedrock

Best Relocation

  • Fairway Packing, Fraser
  • Dykema, Detroit
  • Gensler, Detroit

Best New Industrial Project

  • Eastland Commerce Center, NorthPoint Development
  • Fort Street Industrial Campus, Bedrock
  • FANUC North America, General Development

Best Industrial Lease

  • Millennium, Friedman Real Estate
  • LuxWall, Bedrock
  • Livonia Commerce Center, Livonia

Best New Mixed-use Project

  • Hudson’s Detroit, Bedrock
  • Sakura Novi, Robert B. Aikens & Associates
  • JW Marriott Detroit at Water Square, Sterling Group

Best Retail Lease or Project

  • Cosm, Bedrock
  • Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness, REDICO
  • Maxx Sports Arena, Friedman Real Estate

Best New Multifamily Project

  • City Modern, Bedrock
  • Birmingham Pointe, Hunter Pasteur
  • Mystic Cove, Moceri Cos.

Best Redevelopment or Renovation

  • Big Rock Italian Chophouse, Luna Entertainment/Cameron Mitchell
  • Piquette Flats, REDICO/The Platform
  • Red Arrow Lofts, Premier Construction

Best Hospitality Project

  • Dearborn Inn, Ford Land
  • Vanguard Hotel, Robert Finvarb Cos./Milford Singer & Co.
  • AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle, Roxbury Group

Community Impact Award

  • Kirk Gibson, Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness
  • Frank Venegas Jr., Cadillac Urban Gardens
  • Anthony and J.J. Curis, Little Village

 

 

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2024 DBUSINESS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AWARDS

FROM THE MAGAZINE

DBusiness Commercial Real Estate Awards 2023

Introducing the inaugural DBusiness Commercial Real Estate Awards, honoring 21 people, companies, and projects that are transforming metro Detroit. From dozens of nominations submitted by our readers, we chose three finalists for each category, with a focus on developers, brokers, architects, and real estate professionals. From there, we selected a final winner for work that was approved, commenced, or completed last year.

CATEGORIES

INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES

  • Pioneer Award
  • Commercial Real Estate Executive of the Year
  • Commercial Real Estate Broker of the Year
  • Emerging Commercial Real Estate Professional of the Year Under 40
  • Developer of the Year
  • Excellence in Architecture and Design
  • Excellence in Construction and Engineering
  • Excellence in Community Service

PROJECTS AND DEALS

  • Best Land Deal
  • Best Commercial Property Sale
  • Best New Office Project
  • Best Office Lease
  • Best Relocation
  • Best New Industrial Project
  • Best Industrial Lease
  • Best New Mixed-Use Project
  • Best Retail Lease or Project
  • Best New Multifamily Project
  • Best Redevelopment or Renovation
  • Best Hospitality Project
  • Community Impact Award

FAQ

How do I submit nominations?
Nominations for the 2025 Commercial Real Estate Awards are now closed.

How are winners selected?
The editors of DBusiness will determine finalists and winners in all categories.

When will winners be announced?
Winners will be revealed at an annual Commercial Real Estate Awards Event.

Where can I get more information?
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