BOMA Georgia celebrated some of Georgia's best buildings and real estate industry professionals at the 2023 TOBY & Association Awards Luncheon on Feb. 15, 2023 at The Westin Buckhead Atlanta. See our video announcing the winners!

Congratulations to our 2022 Association Award Winners!

• Julian Sanchez - Committee Chair of the Year
• Neschune Henry - 2022 President’s Award
• Dave Ferguson - 2022 President’s Award
• Mark Dukes - 2021 President’s Award
• Charles Huffstetler - 2021 President’s Award
• Shawn Benjamin - Allied Member of the Year
• Bob Patterson - Engineer of the Year
• Lauren Armistead - Young Professional Award
• Amanda Bare - Manager of the Year
• Orlando Ojeda - Foundation Philanthropic Award
• Miller Getz – Huey Award Winner

Congratulations to our 2023 Local TOBY Award Winners!

• 7000 Central Park
• NCR Global Headquarters
• The Collective at Concourse

Photos from the Awards Luncheon are available online on the BOMA Georgia Facebook Page.

Thank you to our video sponsor, Full Circle Restoration, A Cotton Company!

Happy Holidays BOMA Family! Thank you for another amazing year. 

Thank you to our video sponsor, Full Circle Restorations, a Cotton Company

Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers at the Nov. 11 Cavalry Refuge Center BOMA Georgia/HomeAid-Atlanta service project!

Thank you to our video sponsor, Mayberry Electric.

Losses at commercial real estate properties are an inevitability. Preparation for when disaster strikes is key according to Judi Sponsel, RPA, BOMI-HP, vice president of property operations with America's Capital Partners. On March 14, 2008, Judi was managing The Equitable Building--now 100 Peachtree--in Atlanta when the unthinkable happened. In this video Judi shares her property management nightmare when an EF2 tornado struck her building. Through a combination of preparedness, action, and the BOMA community, Judi and her team were able to quickly respond to the disaster and begin the process of rebuilding after this significant property loss.

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Sponsored by Full Circle Restoration and Construction, A Cotton Company In this video with Jackie Choi, a senior property manager with Cousins Properties, she discusses how an unexpected Texas freeze led to big challenges in her building. Jackie also breaks down the lessons learned and what plans saved them from further disaster.

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Sponsored by Full Circle Restoration. A building’s roof protects the rest of the commercial real estate asset. Make sure it is protected. Consider these five things that can degrade your roof. DIY REPAIRS - Improper repairs can cause more damage to the roof, lead to additional repairs, and shorten roof life. NEGLECT - Not giving a roof the same inspection attention as other systems in a property means that more can go wrong without anyone noticing. FOOT TRAFFIC - High foot traffic can wear down the materials on the roof and create more wear and tear on the roof system. WEATHER – While uncontrollable, understanding the effects the weather in the area can have on your roof is important for preventative maintenance strategies. DEBRIS - When left to collect or not properly removed in a timely manner, Debris causes roofs to deteriorate faster. As you consider your property’s roof, keep these areas in mind. Want more great content and information about roofing? Checkout https://creinsightjournal.com/category/roofing/.

Communicating with a security team is an imperative part of the property management process. During the night, the security team can be the first to spot potential issues and alert you. During the day, they manage the ingress and egress of the property. Creating the right relationship and working with them well can improve the operation of a building and the security team.

When moving into a new market, doing research the neighborhood and area around it can be one thing that sets your team apart. In this video, Director of Property Management for Bridge Commercial Real Estate Todd Mitchell talks about the importance of submarket knowledge and what benefits it can bring to property managers, their teams and their ownership.

Being a leader during this time has been anything but textbook. In this video, Amanda Madrid with Cushman & Wakefield discusses adaptability and a learning mindset when it comes to leadership and team dynamic. She speaks to the team effort it takes to embrace change and have success in a "year of firsts."

The CRE Leadership Masters Program was designed to be a new and different approach to leadership growth that explores the qualities that are fundamental to CRE leadership and what tomorrow’s leaders must do to prepare for the future of real estate. In this video, Neschune Henry, a CRE Leadership Masters graduate, talks about her experience and what potential applicants should expect.

BOMA Georgia and its members work hard to give back to the community and the industry. The BOMA Georgia Foundation offers scholarships to those who wish to pursue further education and conducts research on topics relevant to the industry as a whole. In this video, Stacy Abbate with Lincoln Property Company talks about her involvement and why members should consider being involved with the BOMA Georgia Foundation. For more information: https://www.bomageorgiafoundation.org/

In this webinar, BOMA International's John Bryant and BOMA Georgia's Lobby Partner Haydon Stanley with Fiveash Stanley review the legislative priorities and successes BOMA fought for in dealing with the impact of COVID-19. The webinar includes a review of all the steps taken by both BOMA Georgia and BOMA International to support and protect members and the real estate industry. John and Haydon also forecast future legislative priorities related to COVID-19 that will require the active participation of BOMA, real estate industry and business community members.

The BOMA Georgia Foundation has given out almost 500 scholarships to commercial real estate professionals looking to progress in their careers. Dj Adams is a recipient of one of the scholarships and, in this video, explains the impact her classes had on her career. Learn about the value of continuing education and how the BOMA Georgia foundation can help you achieve those goals.

Continuing education is key to a property professional's career. Both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the industry can benefit from new designations, course and certifications. BOMI provides opportunities for property professionals to advance in their career and personal endeavors. Learn about how BOMI and BOMA can help BOMA Georgia members build value in their career.

Entering the TOBY awards starts with a single step. In this video, you will hear from someone who has been through the process and won. Amy Mesteller and her team at The RMR Group won the Under 100,000 Square Feet Category at the 2020 International TOBY Awards and in this video, she shares her advice on how she got there.

It can be difficult to imagine anything positive coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, but at the August Virtual Luncheon, BOMA Georgia and event sponsor Mayberry Electric invite the BOMA Family to pause, reflect and share the silver linings and positive professional and personal experiences you would like to keep or take with you from the pandemic and 2020 experience.
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Joining a committee can feel overwhelming as you are exploring BOMA Membership. In the video, membership committee chair Dusty Muck breaks down how to find the right committee for you and how to be a good committee member.

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Getting involved in advocacy and making it a part of your professional life can feel daunting. Nikkia Rogers with The RMR Group, an experienced member of the government affairs committee, explains what advocacy means for her and why professionals can get involved. Its more than just lobbying or meeting the legislature. It's about being heard.

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Finding a community of professionals can not only help you network and learn more about your industry, but it can provide a support system throughout your career. Melody Frcek with Lincoln Property Company talks about her experience in a shared interest group and the value it has brought to her industry and her professional life.

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Interested in entering your property into the 2021 TOBY awards? This webinar goes through a high-level overview of what it takes to enter your property, what it will be judged on, the process of competition and new changes to this year's process. Hear from experienced TOBY participants Jennifer Corbitt with CBRE and Jenifer Wright with Everclear Enterprise on the ins and outs of TOBY competition.

Did you know there is an easy way to support the BOMA Georgia Foundation by doing something you probably do every week at your home or company? By designating the BOMA Georgia Foundation as your chosen charity in the Amazon Smile program, point five percent of your purchase will be donated to the BOMA Georgia Foundation. Getting this set up on your computer and web browser is easy. We’ll show you. First, head to your browser and type in the url bar, smile.amazon.com. If you aren’t already, log into your account. Once logged in, head up to the supporting area, under the search bar and click the drop-down menu. If you have already designated a charity, you will see it listed. When you are ready to change your designated charity, hit the “Change” link. If you haven’t selected a charity yet, you will see an option to select a charity. On the next page, please head to the option to search for your charity. You will want to search the Foundation’s full name, which is Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia Foundation. The BOMA Georgia Foundation should be first in the search results. Simply hit the select button, and you are good to go. Now bookmark https://smile.amazon.com in your web browser. This is a great option for both your personal and corporate Amazon shopping account.

There is great news for Android users with an Amazon Smile account benefitting the BOMA Georgia Foundation! You can turn on Amazon smile shopping in your app with these simple steps. First, make sure you have the latest version of the app downloaded to your phone from the Google Play Store Next, open the Amazon Shopping app on your phone and tap the main menu. Then, tap settings and tap AmazonSmile. Follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile, designating Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia Foundation as your selected charity. Now all purchases made through your Amazon shopping app will benefit your selected charity. Are you an iOS user? Currently AmazonSmile isn’t available through the app; however, you can still fill your cart using the app and checkout on your computer by going to smile.amazon.com in your web browser.

Support the BOMA Georgia Foundation through AmazonSmile now at www.bomageorgia.org/smile.

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Congratulations to BOMA Georgia's 2020 Southern Region TOBY Winners!

• Doctor's Center at Emory St. Joseph's Hospital (Renovated Building Category)
• 11 Corporate Boulevard (Under 100,000 Square Feet)
• Promenade (500,000-1 Million Square Feet)
• NSH Cherokee Towne Lake MOB (Medical Office)

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We asked BOMA Georgia members what they were thankful for during this time. Here is what they shared.