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Introducing... the CREWie Awards!
The CREWie Awards program was established to recognize excellence and commitment among our members in promoting the mission of CREW within our local chapter and real estate community.
The 2012 CREWie Award nominees and winners were recognized with excellence at our April 2012 monthly program in the following categories:
- Member to Member Business
- Economic Improvement
- MNCREW Member of the Year
- Career Advancement for Women
- Entrepreneurial Spirit
2012 CREWie Awards
The 2012 winners are listed below under each category. Thank you to all who participated. It was very difficult for our judges to pick winners for each category, due to all the nominations being of such high quality. Thank you to our judges: Kristi Broderick (First American Title Insurance Company), Claire Roberts (UGL Services - Equis Operations), and Mandy Yang (Rasmussen).
Member to Member Business
This award recognizes a MNCREW member who demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to doing and referring
business with their fellow MNCREW members, thereby exemplifying the spirit of MNCREW.
2012 Winner: 94 & Lyndale Avenue
(L-R) Cris Kallas, First American Title Insurance; Sonja Simonsen, Wellington Management; Holly Stocker, Winthrop & Weinstine, PA; and Brenda Wurtinger, First National Bank
Other nominees
- Enesco/Dept 56: Shari Bjork, Studio Hive; and Emily Nicoll, CBRE
- AgriBank FCB: Debra Barnes, HGA Architects & Engineers; Andrea Fazendin, Art Partners Group; Jenny Johnson, formerly of Fluid Interiors; and Leah Smith, formerly of Mortenson
- West 78th Market Place: Cris Kallas, First American Title Insurance; and Deb Vannelli, Upland Real Estate Group
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Economic Improvement
Awarded to one or more MNCREW members whose professional contributions to a commercial real estate deal, development, or redevelopment project resulted in a significant economic impact on a community.
2012 Winner: Ford Center
(L-R) Sheila Hanson, UGL Services - Equis Operations (formerly of Jones Lang LaSalle); Debra Barnes, HGA Architects & Engineers; Renee Kirscht Rascher, Nelson, Tietz & Hoye; Mindy Bohumolski, RJM Construction; Betsy Vohs, Gensler; and Julie Yeazle, RJM Construction; Not picture: Sonja Dusil, Cushman & Wakefield/NorthMarq
Other nominee
- Presbyterian Homes and Services: Cris Kallas, First American Title Insurance
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MNCREW Member of the Year
In any given industry, there is one individual, a champion who stands out among the rest. This award identifies the MNCREW member who demonstrated extraordinary leadership, commitment to professional excellence and community, and a steadfast commitment to the selfless advancement of others. This is the essence of MNCREW's Member of the Year award.
2012 Winner: Barb Chirinos, Stewart Title
Other nominee
- Sue Basiago, Midland Title
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Career Advancement for Women
Awarded to the MNCREW member that, through personal and professional contacts and because of a deep-seated commitment to helping women advance in commercial real estate, has provided guidance and mentoring and/or identified, communicated or created career opportunities that have resulted in employment
and advancement opportunities for fellow MNCREW members or young women entering the industry.
2012 Winner: Chris Schram, Henricksen
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Entrepreneurial Spirit
An entrepreneur is one who renews society and invigorates industry by seeking out and capitalizing on opportunities. She/he makes products, institutions or practices better by innovatively organizing, developing, or deploying available resources.
2012 Winner: Valerie Doleman, Guaranty Commercial Title
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>>Overview/Nomination Process
>>Previous Award Winners
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