News from the Chicago Chapter

Hundreds Attend IREM Chicago 2019 Premier Awards March 8 at Drake Hotel

15^th Annual Celebration to Recognize Excellence in Chicago Commercial Real Estate

CHICAGO, March 8, 2019– IREM Chicago honored two companies and four individuals for excellence and outstanding contributions to the property management industry March 8 at the 15th Annual IREM Chicago Premier Awards and Casino Night.

Hundreds of industry professionals attended the gala event held at the historic Drake Hotel.

These four professionals earned individual Premier Awards in their respective categories:

• Natalie Drapac, CPM®, Community Specialists -- CPM® of the Year
• Kristen Alessi, ARM®, Draper and Kramer-- ARM® of the Year
• Kim Sisney, CPM®  Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation CPM® -- Leadership Award

• Linda King, Associa Chicagoland, -- Rising Star
  
  

Two companies that provide products and services to the metropolitan Chicago property management industry earned awards in their respective categories.

• Landscape Concepts Management -- Industry Partner of the Year
• Banner Property Management. LLC – Property Management Company of the Year
  
  

The gala event drew more than 250 Chicago Chapter members, Industry Partners and guests for an evening of food and beverage, casino games, camaraderie, and recognition for the winners in six Premier Awards categories. IREM 2019 national Secretary/Treasurer W.A. “Chip” Watts IV, CCIM, CPM® and 2016 IREM Chicago President Brian Lozell, CPM®, served as co-hosts.

A total of 16 nominations were submitted for consideration during the 2019 competition.  More than 40 Industry Partner companies supported the event through sponsorships.

The Premier Awards were created to recognize people, organizations and companies for excellence in areas that include innovation and technology, energy conservation, community involvement and leadership, property management, vendor services and embodying the core principles of the ARM® and CPM® credentials.

Founded in 1953, IREM Chicago has nearly 700 members who are charged with managing office, industrial and multifamily properties throughout metropolitan Chicago. The Chapter works to keep members informed on safety standards, legislative activities and other issues that have an impact on commercial real estate property management. And, it provides members with industry education, opportunities for community service, job referral services and guidance for candidates seeking to earn IREM industry designations.

IREM® is an international force of 20,000 individuals united to advance the profession of real estate management. Through training, professional development, and collaboration, IREM® supports its members and others in the industry through every stage of their career. IREM® offers the CPM^®, ARM®, ACoM, and AMO® credentials, which demonstrates a commitment to, and passion for, good management.