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**NAIOP Honors NYC Metro and SoCal Chapters with National Merit Awards**
The commercial real estate industry is celebrating a banner year as two of NAIOP’s most dynamic chapters—NAIOP SoCal and NAIOP NYC Metro—have received top honors from NAIOP Corporate through its prestigious Chapter Merit Awards.
NAIOP SoCal was named Chapter of the Year, while NAIOP NYC Metro achieved an impressive dual recognition, securing both Chapter of the Year and the Highest Number of New Members. This rare distinction highlights the energy, engagement, and leadership driving these two standout chapters.
The Chapter Merit Awards celebrate excellence in programming, membership growth, advocacy, and overall industry impact. Both SoCal and NYC Metro were recognized for their ability to bring together decision-makers, deliver high-value insights, and foster meaningful connections within the commercial real estate (CRE) ecosystem. Much of this success is driven by strong leadership, including key members from Connect CRE’s executive team, who play significant roles in both chapters’ strategic direction and outreach efforts.
On the West Coast, Connect CEO and founder Daniel Ceniceros serves on the SoCal Board of Directors. Sarah Quinn, EVP and co-founder of Connect, holds the position of Vice Chair of the chapter’s Awards Committee. Over in New York, Emily Lettieri, EVP of Connect, contributes to the NYC Metro Executive Board as Secretary and as Chair of Marketing & Communications.
The involvement of Connect CRE’s leadership across both chapters has helped deepen the alignment between media, membership, and programming—creating a potent engine for visibility, influence, and growth. The result: two top-performing NAIOP chapters setting the pace and elevating standards across the national commercial real estate landscape.
_Pictured, from left: Tim Oberweger, Chief of Staff, NAIOP NYC Metro, Stewart Title; Blake Grosch, 2025 President, NAIOP NYC Metro, MSCI; Timothy Jemal, CEO, NAIOP SoCal; and David Alan Lewis, Vice President, NAIOP NYC Metro, Chase._
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