The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) awards are the most prestigious and comprehensive program of their kind in the commercial real estate industry. These annual awards recognize exceptional tenant services, and reward excellence in building management and operations. Buildings are entered into one of fourteen available categories and all facets of a Building’s operations are thoroughly evaluated by a team of judges representing Owners, Property Managers, Engineering, and Service Providers. Buildings are judged on everything from community involvement and site management to environmental and sustainable policies.
Have you always wanted to elevate your building with the prestige and excitement that comes with winning a TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year) Award? The competition begins with the local BOMA Philadelphia awards. This year is sure to be more extraordinary and electrifying than ever before, and YOUR BUILDING could be in the spotlight!
“Please note that the BOMA 360 designation is now required for TOBY entry at the REGIONAL and INTERNATIONAL level. HOWEVER we are not requiring the 360 designation for local entry! We will not use the new International portal for local entries, instead, we will once again be accepting hard copy/pdf entries. SHOULD YOU WIN AT THE LOCAL LEVEL, and you do NOT have 360, we will strongly encourage you to move forward and attain the designation by the end of 2024. You will have the support of the TOBY committee every step of the way!”
The Call for Entries has been extended to FRIDAY, APRIL 12th
Are you interested in submitting your building for The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards but on the fence about submitting your Call for Nominations form? This virtual workshop will provide valuable steps and helpful tips to strengthen your entry. Perfect for first-time submitters or as a refresher for those submitting this cycle!
This informal session will cover:
TOBY Awards Recap – Why Submit, How to Choose the Right Category, Overall Requirements
Differences between BOMA 360 vs. TOBY
Section-by-Section Deep Dive – What is being asked, What to Include, How to earn extra points!
Tips & Tricks to Having the Best Entry possible!
Open Discussion & Questions
Led by BOMA MAC Executive Director & TOBY Expert, Kayla Burmeister
About the TOBY Awards
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BOMA Philadelphia hosts a local annual awards competition to recognize excellence in the commercial building management industry. The Outstanding Building Of The Year (TOBY) competition is held in conjunction with BOMA International. Winners at the local level advance to the regional competition at the BOMA Mid-Atlantic Conference and may advance to the international competition at the BOMA International Conference.
The prestigious TOBY Award is bestowed as the highest mark of excellence for building management and is the most all-inclusive program in the commercial real estate industry. All facets of a building's operations are thoroughly evaluated during the judging process by a panel comprised of industry professionals, including architects and commercial building managers.
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The 16 award categories include:
Historical Building
Corporate Facility
Industrial
Renovated Building
Mixed-Use
Medical Office Building
Life Sciences Building – NEW!
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
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The competition consists of three levels, beginning at the BOMA local association level. Winning entries at the local level advance to the regional level and, ultimately regional winners advance to the international level.
Each year, BOMA Philadelphia begins accepting entries in April/May, with entry remaining open until portfolio deadlines in June/July. The judging process includes review of all entries, including building tours, and occurs through July and August. The entries scoring highest in each category are recognized at the TOBY Awards Ceremony held in September.
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Enhance your professional skills and knowledge, earn recognition and esteem from peers
Showcase your strengths and unique brand attributes of your building and organization
Identify and improve your building operational excellence
2023 Winners
GRAND TOBY WINNER: FMC Tower at Cira Centre South managed by Brandywine Realty Trust
HISTORICAL: Cira Square managed by Brandywine Realty Trust
MIXED USE: FMC Tower at Cira Centre South managed by Brandywine Realty Trust
Under 100,000 SF: Tangen Hall managed by JLL
250,000-499,999 SF: The Bulletin Building managed by Brandywine Realty Trust
500,000-999,999 SF: 1515 Market Street managed by Accesso Cervices
OVER 1 MILLION SF: Two Liberty Place managed by Coretrust Management, LP
Past Winners
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GRAND TOBY WINNER: Arborcrest V (Corporate Campus) managed by JLL
HISTORICAL: Cira Square managed by Brandywine Realty Trust
MIXED USE: Comcast Technology Center managed by Prologis
100,000-249,999 SF: Arborcrest Corporate Campus managed by JLL
250,000-499,999 SF: The Bulletin Building managed by Brandywine Realty Trust
OVER 1 MILLION SF: The Wanamaker Office Building managed by Rubenstein Property Management, LLC
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GRAND TOBY WINNER: Vance Hall managed by The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
EARTH: Vance Hall managed by The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
CORPORATE FACILITY: The Comcast Center managed by Prologis
MIXED USE: FMC Tower at Cira Centre South managed by Brandywine Realty Trust
1 MILLION SF: One Liberty Place managed by Cushman & Wakefield
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GRAND TOBY WINNER: Cira Centre managed by Brandywine Realty Trust
EARTH: Lauder Institute, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania managed by The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
MIXED USE: The Curtis managed by Keystone Property Group
RENOVATED: One Belmont managed by Keystone Property Group
UNDER 100,000 SF: Citizens Gateway Center managed by Hilton Realty
100,000 - 249,000 SF: VEVA 16 & 18 managed by Keystone Property Group
250,000 - 499,999 SF: 100 Independence managed by Keystone Property Group
500,000 - 999,999 SF: Cira Centre managed by Brandywine Realty Trust
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GRAND TOBY WINNER: Comcast Center managed by Liberty Property Trust
CORPORATE FACILITY: 730 Stockton managed by Hankin Group
EARTH: Jon M. Huntsman Hall managed by The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
HISTORICAL: Cira Square managed by Brandywine Realty Trust
INDUSTRIAL: 8620 Congdon Hill Drive managed by Liberty Property Trust
MEDICAL: Lancaster General managed by Advantage Building & Facility Services
MIXED USE: FMC Tower at Cira Centre South managed by Brandywine Realty Trust
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY: Phoenixville Foundry managed by Hankin Group
RETAIL: The Shops at Liberty Place managed by Cushman & Wakfield
UNDER 100,000 SF: 707 Eagleview managed by Hankin Group
100,000 - 249,000 SF: Montgomery Corporate Center managed by BET Investments
250,000 - 499,999 SF: 1900 Market Street managed by Brandywine Realty Trust
OVER 1 MILLION SF: Comcast Center managed by Liberty Property Trust
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GRAND TOBY WINNER: Federal Reserve Bank Building of Philadelphia managed by Federal Reserve
HISTORICAL: Cira Square managed by Brandywine Realty Trust
MEDICAL: Lancaster General managed by Advantage Building & Facility Services
MIXED USE: FMC Tower at Cira Centre South managed by Brandywine Realty Trust
RENOVATED: Five Sentry Parkway East managed by Keystone Property Group
RETAIL: The Shops at Liberty Place managed by Cushman & Wakfield
UNDER 100,000 SF: 201 Rouse Boulevard managed by Liberty Property Trust
100,000 - 249,000 SF: The GSB Building managed by Keystone Property Group
500,000 - 1 MILLION SF: Federal Reserve Bank Building of Philadelphia managed by Federal Reserve
OVER 1 MILLION SF: Comcast Center managed by Liberty Property Trust
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GRAND TOBY WINNER: Rosetree managed by Keystone Property Group
CORPORATE FACILITY: Five Crescent Drive managed by Liberty Property Trust
EARTH: Steinberg Hall Dietrich Hall, The Wharton School managed by The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
HISTORICAL: 100 Independence managed by Keystone Property Group
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY: Phoenixville Foundry managed by The Hankin Group
RENOVATED: Bay Colony managed by BPG Management Company
RETAIL: The Shops at Liberty Place managed by Cushman & Wakfield
SUBURBAN LOW-RISE: Veva 16-18 managed by Keystone Property Group
SUBURBAN MID-RISE: Rosetree managed by Keystone Property Group
UNDER 100,000 SF: 707 Eagleview managed by The Hankin Group
100,000 - 249,000 SF: 505 Eagleview Boulevard managed by The Hankin Group
500,000 - 1 MILLION SF: 1650 Arch managed by CBRE
OVER 1 MILLION SF: One Liberty Place managed by Cushman & Wakefield
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GRAND TOBY WINNER: One Liberty Place
CORPORATE FACILITY: Five Crescent Drive managed by Liberty Property Trust
RETAIL: The Shops at Liberty Place managed by Cushman & Wakfield
SUBURBAN LOW-RISE: ArborRidge managed by Advantage Building & Facility Services, LLCS
UBURBAN MID-RISE: Radnor Financial Center managed by Brandywine Realty Trust
UNDER 100,000 SF: 450 Plymouth Road managed by Hilton Realty
100,000 - 249,000 SF: 660 West Germantown Pike managed by Brandywine Realty Trust
250,000 - 499,999 SF: 1900 Market Street managed by Brandywine Realty Trust
OVER 1 MILLION SF: One Liberty Place managed by Cushman & Wakefield
Please note: Not all TOBY categories were represented in any given year. Also, the management of the company listed was at the time of the win and not reflective of current owner.