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Posted: September 2, 2010
BOMA Boston TOBY Awards to be held November 18th at Sheraton Hotel and Towers
What are the TOBY Awards? The Office Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards are an annual recognition of outstanding buildings in the local, regional and international arena. BOMA Boston is the host of the local TOBYs for the Greater Boston real estate community
Who is Eligible for a TOBY Award? All commercial office and industrial buildings qualify for a TOBY Award if you meet the eligibility requirements as laid out by BOMA International's TOBY Committee. There are many categories for the TOBY Awards, including the Earth Category.
What is the Deadline for the 2010 TOBY Awards? The deadline for submitting your building is September 24th.
When Will the TOBY Award Winners Be Announced? The 2010 BOMA Boston TOBY Award winners will be announced at the BOMA Boston TOBY and Industry Awards Dinner on November 18th at the Sheraton Boston Hotel & Towers.
What if I Win at the Local Level? If you win at the local level, you will have a chance to work with BOMA Boston TOBY Committee members to make your entry more competitive at the Mid-Atlantic Regional level. If you win at the MAC level, you will be eligible to compete at the International Level. The BOMA MAC Awards will be given out at the regional MAC TOBY Dinner in March 2010. The International TOBY Awards will be presented in June 2011 in Washington, DC at the BOMA International Real Estate Convention.
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