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BOMA Roundtable: TOBY Awards Tutorial - July 27th

Where: GBREB, One Center Plaza, Mezzanine Suite; Boston, MA When: Registration: 11:45 a.m., Program: Noon - 1 p.m. BOMA International's TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year) Awards recognize the best of commercial real estate across the world. BOMA Boston has some outstanding buildings, and we want to make sure they are recognized. The TOBY process can seem daunting, and BOMA Boston wants to help ease your fears. Join BOMA Boston and hear two of the 2010-2011 TOBY International Finalists as they discuss how you can submit your building in the local, regional and international TOBY Awards competition and gain the recognition you deserve. Our finalists will be joined by a BOMA International Judge who will give insight on the judging process and some tips on how to make your entries shine. THIS ROUNDTABLE WILL COVER: * What are the TOBYs? * BOMA TOBY requirements * Overview of online submission process * Tips for easy entry * Dos and don'ts * Information on the 2011-2012 BOMA Boston TOBY & Industry Awards * Behind the scenes look at judging SPEAKERS: * International Judge: Mike Gill, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston * International TOBY Finalists: Renovated TOBY: 99 High Street, Bruce Clifford, Jones Lang LaSalle Suburban Office Park-Low Rise: Wellesley Corporate Center, Tracey Nicholson, Equity Office
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