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he Boston Real Estate Times, New England's leading multimedia platform covering the commercial real estate industry, has announced the recipients of its prestigious 2025 Excellence Awards. This year's honorees will be celebrated at the Annual Excellence Awards Gala on September 11, 2025, at the Burlington Marriott Hotel in Burlington, MA.
The 2025 Excellence Award winners represent the best of what the industry has to offer, reflecting a bold future and the leaders building it today. From forward-thinking developers and architects to finance pioneers, sustainability champions, and community-driven innovators, the winners span every corner of the industry.
Bergmeyer is honored as Architecture Firm of the Year for its groundbreaking approach to design and unwavering commitment to purpose-driven innovation. With offices in Boston, Los Angeles, and Columbus, Bergmeyer has become a national leader in placemaking, adaptive reuse, and sustainable design.
Simon Butler and Biria St. John, Vice Chairmen at CBRE, are awarded the Brokers of the Year (Multifamily Investments) 2025 for their unparalleled leadership, performance, and impact on New England's multifamily real estate market. They have collectively amassed over $24 billion in multifamily transactions totaling more than 122,000 units.
Bob Richards, Executive Managing Director at JLL, is recognized as Commercial Broker of the Year 2025 for his unmatched expertise in the life sciences sector. Throughout his career, he has advised some of the most prominent names in biotech and healthcare.
SGA is awarded Corporate and Interior Design Firm of the Year 2025 for its nationally recognized leadership in architecture, interior design, and planning. Gable Clarke, Partner and President of Interior Design at SGA, has been instrumental in shaping both SGA's award-winning design practice and its vibrant workplace culture.
Suffolk Construction is presented with the Construction Firm of the Year 2025 award for its pivotal role in some of Boston's most transformative projects, including the landmark South Station Tower development. John Fish, Suffolk's visionary Founder and CEO, has led the company from a regional contractor to a national powerhouse.
Affordable Housing and Services Collaborative (AHSC) is recognized as Affordable Housing Champion of the Year 2025 for its unwavering commitment to creating and preserving affordable housing throughout Massachusetts. Michael Mattos, President & Executive Director at AHSC, has played a vital role in delivering more than 2,500 affordable units across 30 projects.
Ropes & Gray LLP is named Law Firm of the Year 2025 for its exceptional leadership and impact in the real estate legal sector. Jack Creedon, Partner at Ropes & Gray, has been instrumental in guiding clients through some of the most complex, high-stakes transactions globally.
Redgate Capital Partners is awarded Multifamily Excellence Award 2025 for their transformative development, Gibson Point in Revere, MA. Damian Szary, Principal at Redgate, has led all aspects of Redgate's multifamily investment and development platform.
The Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) is presented with the Organization of the Year 2025 award for its exceptional leadership, advocacy, and commitment to enhancing the lives of older adults across the Commonwealth. Brian Doherty, CEO at Mass-ALA, has been instrumental in promoting person-centered communities that honor each resident's dignity, privacy, independence, and freedom of choice.
Ian Brandon, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Banking Officer at Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB), is named Real Estate Banking Leader of the Year 2025 for his leadership and impact across Greater Boston's dynamic lending landscape.
Damien Chaviano, Co-President and Principal at Samuels & Associates, is awarded the Development Leadership Award 2025 for his visionary leadership and exceptional impact on Greater Boston's real estate landscape.
Shelley Balanda, Founder and Managing Principal of Footprynt, has been named the Transformational Strategist in Real Estate Award 2025 for her exceptional leadership, vision, and ability to drive meaningful change for some of the industry's most vertically integrated operators and investment firms.
