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 includes 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. 

Questions?  Email RTroy@BOMADet.org

ENTRY DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
SUBMISSION FEE:  $250 or two buildings for $400
MANDATORY MEETING:  September 26

JUDGING:   October 1 -October 4, 2024 
(Tuesday-Friday)

2024 TOBY APPLICATION DETAILS.pdf

WHERE DO I FIT?

• Historical Building
• Corporate Facility
• Industrial
• Renovated Building
• Mixed-Use
• Earth
  
• Medical Office Building
• Life Sciences Building
  
• Retail – Enclosed – It’s BACK!
• Retail – Open Air – It’s BACK!
• Suburban Office Park - Mid-Rise
• Suburban Office Park - Low-Rise
• Under 100,000 sq. ft.
• Between 100,000 and 249,999 sq. ft.
• Between 250,000 and 499,999 sq. ft.
• Between 500,000 and 1,000,000 sq. ft.
• More than 1,000,000 sq. ft
• PUBLIC ASSEMBLY - *NEW
  

Click on the links below for more information on criteria for each TOBY category.

Office / Life Science/Medical

Earth

Industrial

Mixed Use / PUBLIC ASSEMBLY

Renovated

Retail

2024

2023 

View ALL MEMORIES from the 2022 Awards Program

View more photos of the 2021 Awards Program

It's TOBY TIME

APPLY NOW for the 2025 TOBY AWARDS

•  NEW easier application process!
  
•  50% reduction in local application fee!!
  
•  NEW Award Venue!!!

Let the BOMA Metro Detroit TOBY TEAM help you achieve the recognition that you deserve.

Why Enter TOBY?

Retain Tenants - The #1 reason to enter the TOBY contest! Tenants are price conscious and rent is a primary factor when leasing space, but plenty of other issues influence their choice. How they feel about the property - quality and pride of place - counts for a lot. Tenants enjoy being in a building that is recognized as "one of the best." Just going for a TOBY means you're going for the gold - in more ways than one!

Property Recognition - Think your property could be the best in the industry? Get recognized for it! There are a variety of categories from which to choose to enter your property. 

Acknowledge Your Team - Pride of ownership and great performance should be recognized. If the management team on a project is the best, then show it! The process of entering builds teamwork and cooperation with service providers and employees who work every day to make a property stand out.

Accolades for Owners - Like everyone, owners and property management companies want to feel great about the business they are in. Nothing feels greater than being awarded the best in the business!

HOW AM I JUDGED?

Local judges will score you on the following:

• Building Description

• Building Standards

• Competition Photographs

• Community Impact

• Tenant Relations/Communications

• Energy Conservation

• Environmental, Regulatory, Sustainability, Waste

• Emergency Preparedness/Life Safety

• Training for Building Personnel

• Overall Management Practices

Apply through the BOMA International portal 

Go to www.BOMA.org,
click on Recognition and Awards
click on TOBY and this is where you start