The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY)
The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY®)
Award is the commercial real estate industry’s highest recognition honoring excellence in commercial building management and operations in specific categories of building type or size. Whether winning at the local, regional and/or international level of the competition, you gain the opportunity to showcase your buildings strengths and gain recognition for best-in-class operations and management with the most prestigious and comprehensive award of its kind in the commercial real estate industry. Judging is based on criteria that include community impact, tenant and employee relations programs, energy management, accessibility, emergency evacuation procedures, building personnel training programs, and overall excellence. Building inspections are conducted by a team of industry experts.
How does it all work?
The TOBY competition consists of three levels, beginning at the BOMA local association level. Winning entries advance to the regional level and then to the international level, where TOBY Awards are presented at the BOMA International Conference each year.
The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards program is BOMA Metro Detroit’s premier recognition event, celebrating excellence in commercial real estate and the professionals who make outstanding buildings possible. Hosted each year in distinctive venues throughout the region, the awards show honors the achievements of exceptional properties while recognizing the dedication, innovation, and leadership of the people who manage and operate them.
The evening brings together industry leaders, property professionals, and service partners for a memorable celebration of best practices in building management, operations, sustainability, and tenant relations. Through the TOBY Awards, BOMA Metro Detroit highlights the buildings that set the standard for excellence and the teams whose commitment elevates the entire commercial real estate industry.
TOBY Tour Series
BOMA is proud to present unique opportunities to tour some of the region’s most exciting and iconic buildings. Participants learn about the architecture, history, and functionality of premier properties throughout the Detroit area while they network and build business relationships with other property professionals and service providers. Property professionals will also gain insight into what it takes to enter, and win, The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY®) Awards, directly from past TOBY Award winners and judges!
Each event concludes with a networking session designed to foster professional growth and meaningful industry connections.