The Urban Land Institute Michigan, a nonprofit research and education organization based in Detroit, has honored Susan T. Mosey, executive director of Midtown Detroit Inc., with its 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mosey will be recognized as the first female to receive the prestigious award at the ULI Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner set for May 3, at the Fisher Building in the heart of Detroit’s New Center.
“This is a historic moment for the District Council, and we could not think of a better, more qualified and passionate person to receive this lifetime career distinction than Sue Mosey,” says Cari Easterday, CFO with Midtown Detroit Inc. and a long-time colleague of Mosey. “Sue is a powerhouse leader who has tackled every obstacle she has come across in her career, truly breaking the glass ceiling for women in our industry.”
Mosey has raised more than $100 million for programming grants to support programs that cover a wide array of initiatives including small business support, real estate activities, façade grants, security programs, residential incentive programs, public and private infrastructure improvements, and beautification.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was established to recognize leaders in the Michigan real estate community whose achievements throughout their lifetime — including contributions to real estate, civic, charitable, and philanthropic endeavors — “exemplify the spirit and mission of ULI.”
In addition, the Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner serves as ULI Michigan’s annual fundraiser and supports the many programs and initiatives coordinated by the district council.
Mosey joins a long list of notable winners, including the late A. Alfred Taubman, the late Wayne Doran, the late Robert Larson, the late Jerome Schostak, Edsel B. Ford II, Peter Karmanos Jr., Sidney Forbes, Dan Gilbert, John Rakolta Jr., and David V. Johnson.
“Sue is a relentless voice for the community, and ULI Michigan is very proud to honor her as the first woman to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award,” says Jill Ferrari, co-chair of ULI Michigan.
“Her dedication to spearheading community development initiatives and programming within the Detroit midtown district and her unwavering passion for the development and small business communities is truly extraordinary, and we’re thrilled to present the award to her in May.”
