Engineer of the Year Awards
Celebrate Excellence in Engineering - Nominate an Outstanding Engineer Today!
Since 2014, the Commercial Engineer of the Year Award has honored the dedicated professionals who keep our commercial office buildings running efficiently. These engineers play a critical role in ensuring optimal building performance, sustainability, and tenant comfort—adapting to the ever-evolving demands of building systems and technology.
This prestigious award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond to ensure efficient building operations, tenant comfort, and industry excellence. Whether they’re optimizing energy efficiency, solving complex challenges, or improving tenant experience, these engineers deserve recognition for their vital contributions.
Why Nominate?
- Recognize Excellence – Honor the engineers who keep your building running smoothly.
- Boost Professional Recognition – Give top talent the industry acknowledgment they deserve.
- Celebrate Industry Leaders – Join a prestigious group of past winners making a difference.
Don’t miss this opportunity to spotlight the industry’s best engineers! Nominate a deserving professional today.
Who Can Be Nominated?
We’re looking for exceptional Chief and Building Engineers who are making a real impact in their properties. If you know someone who fits the qualifications below, nominate them today!
- Chief-Lead Engineer who meet the following qualifications:
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Minimum 3 years of experience at a supervisory level
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Works for a current AOBA member firm
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Serves as an engineer (or may cover multiple buildings)
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Not at the Executive/Regional Engineer level
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- Building Engineer who meet the following qualifications:
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Over 3 years of experience as a building engineer
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Works for a current AOBA member firm
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Key Dates and Nomination Process
- May 1, 2025: Award nomination opens
- Begin drafting the nomination
- Collect letters of recommendations from
- Nominee's supervisor
- Nominee's Property Manager
- Nominee's Director of Engineering
- Building tenant
- December 15, 2025: Submission Deadline
- January 5, 2026 - February 9, 2026: Judging Process
- Review Process: Our Engineer of the Year committee will carefully evaluate all submitted materials.
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Building Tour and Interview: Nominees will be interviewed, and then lead judges on a building tour
- February 12 or 19, 2026: Commercial Awards Celebration
- Winners who achieve a minimum score of 70% will be officially announced and celebrated!
Past Award Recipients:
2024
- Building Engineer of the Year: Ivan Cardenas, Brookfield Properties Operated by CBRE
- Chief Engineer of the Year: Mike Stokes, Stream Realty Partners
2023
- Maintenance Member of the Year: Jose Vargas, Brookfield Properties
- Building Engineer of the Year: Marco Susanivar, MRP Realty | Honorable Mention: Jeffrey Romero, Monday Properties
- Chief Engineer of the Year: Harvey Martinez, Oxford Properties | Honorable Mention: Bill Andes, Piedmont Office Realty Trust
2021
- Chief Engineer of the Year: Chris Lewis, CBRE Group
- Building Engineer of the Year: Craig Dabney, Monday Properties
2019
- Building Engineer of the Year: Joey Sanchez, JBG SMITH
- Chief/Lead Engineer of the Year: Brad Cleaveland, Transwestern
2018
- Maintenance Tech: Charley Chavez, Boston Properties
- Building Operating Engineer: Michael Morgan, Brookfield Properties
- Chief/Lead Engineer of the Year: Mike Keely, CBRE