Boston, MA The Simon Companies based in Braintree, Mass., was honored with the Accredited Management Organization (AMO) Company of the Year Award by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Boston Metropolitan Chapter No. 4 at the chapter’s annual meeting, which took place December 2 at Granite Links in Quincy.

The award recognizes an IREM AMO firm for its dedication and efforts to advance the real estate management profession; provide outstanding service to clients, tenants, and residents; demonstrate ethical business practices based on the AMO Code of Professional Ethics and include those practices within its workforce; support employee professional development on industry-specific knowledge; and execute leadership development and soft-skill training for employees.

Founded in 1966, The Simon Companies is a family-owned and directed company and a leader in the acquisition, development, and management of multifamily and commercial real estate throughout new England. Over the past five decades, it has successfully developed commercial and office properties, garden and high-rise apartment complexes, and condominiums in partnership with investors, contractors, and financial institutions.

Melissa Fish-Crane, 2022 president of IREM Boston Chapter No. 4 presented the award to Christopher Mellen, senior vice president of The Simon Companies.