Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards

The main entrance is in the Fairgrounds off Blackhawk St, along the east side of the building. Guests invited to the VIP Reception will enter through the VIP Entrance on the Elston Ave (west) side of the building. All other guests will use the main entrance.

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Rideshare drop-off will be at the intersection of Elston Ave and Blackhawk St, directly northwest of the building. Your driver will see signs and volunteers directing them to the correct location. Rideshare is highly encouraged!

Valet parking is available for $25 on Magnolia Ave, directly north of the building. You will see signs and volunteers to direct you to the correct location.

The nearest Red Line stop is North/Clybourn, 18 mins walking from the Salt Shed. The nearest Blue Line stop is Division, also 18 mins away. If you bus, buses 9, 70, and 72 are the best options.

The Awards Ceremony will be from 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.

After the Awards Ceremony, the cocktail reception will resume until 9:00 p.m.

Each registration is entitled to one vote per category. For those who choose to purchase a Supporter ticket package, we have introduced different voting blocks to reflect the value of votes included in the bundle. Ticket bundle holders will cast votes on behalf of their attendees.

• Benefactor Supporter – Voting block: 50 votes
• Patron Supporter – Voting block: 30 votes
• Friend Supporter – Voting block: 10 votes
• Individual Supporter – Voting block: 1 vote

If an individual purchases multiple individual registrations, each individual ticket holder is entitled to vote (e.g. 3 tickets = votes for 3 people, as opposed to the purchaser voting 3 times).

The voting period will be from Friday, March 22, 2024, to Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Please ensure you submit your votes during this period so they are included in the final tally. To be eligible to vote, your registration and payment must be completed by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. You will receive a link to vote after payment.

When registering, make sure to note what email address you wish to receive the voting link. To be eligible to vote, your registration and payment must be completed by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. You will receive a link to vote after payment.

No, each individual attendee will receive one vote regardless of how many tickets they purchase. If you buy tickets for other guests, each guest will receive one vote.

When registering a ticket package, be sure to fill out the form with the email address you wish to receive the voting link.

Contact us to learn more about available sponsorship opportunities.

If a registrant does not pay via credit card and requests a pledge reminder to fulfill payment via ACH/check/wire transfer, payment must be fulfilled by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, or a voting link will not be sent.

Ticket package holders will receive one link to cast one vote per category on behalf of all attendees.

Voting results will be announced at the event and posted on the event website the following day.

Similar to ticket packages, sponsors will have a representative vote per category on behalf of all their attendees.

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The Blue Ribbon Panel includes executive members from the Commercial Real Estate Awards Steering Committee, winners of the previous year's real estate industry awards ceremony and selected local real estate representatives from municipalities, academia and/or businesses. The Blue Ribbon Panel selects real estate industry awards finalists from all submitted nominations using a thorough review and voting process.

Using their industry knowledge and expertise, the Blue Ribbon Panel reviews the award submissions to determine which entries merit finalist status. The Panel then votes via secret ballot to select finalists for each award category.

The Steering Committee is comprised of real estate professionals who volunteer their time to support the planning of the Commercial Real Estate Awards. For additional information or to get involved, please send us a message.

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