The Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada (BOMA Canada) presented its 2026 national awards on September 24 during the annual BOMEX conference, held this year in Ottawa on the traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation. Hosted by Canadian actress and comedian Naomi Snieckus, the gala brought together building owners, managers, service providers, and sustainability leaders from across the country to celebrate outstanding achievement in commercial real estate.

As the industry continues to evolve, embracing new technologies, strengthening sustainability standards, and advancing inclusive design, this year’s winners exemplify that commitment, underscoring the rising standards shaping Canada’s building management community. The ceremony honoured excellence across a wide range of categories, spotlighting the individuals and organizations that continue to elevate building performance, innovation, and accessibility.

Pinnacle Awards

Reflecting the strength and diversity of Canada’s building service sector, the Pinnacle Awards honour companies that demonstrate exceptional service, innovation, and commitment to clients. In total, 16 entrants competed nationally across three categories for the following honours:

• Above & Beyond: BGO (Scotia Plaza), Toronto, was recognized for exemplary service delivery at 40 King Street West, reinforcing its reputation for operational excellence.
• Customer Service: Scandinavian Building Services, Edmonton, earned top honours for its client‑focused approach at its Edmonton headquarters.
• Innovation: Avenue Living (The SunRise), Edmonton, was celebrated for forward‑thinking operational strategies and technology‑driven improvements.

TOBY Awards

The TOBY Awards remain the most prestigious recognition of building excellence in Canada, celebrating properties that excel in building standards, tenant relations, energy performance, emergency preparedness, and community impact. All TOBY winners must be BOMA BEST certified and hold a BOMA 360 designation. Spanning every major asset class, this year’s winners include:

• Corporate Facility: 6880 Financial Drive, Mississauga, ON – Northam Realty Advisors Limited
• Historical Building: The Canada Life Assurance Company, London, ON – GWL Realty Advisors Inc.
• Industrial: St. James Business Centre 3, Winnipeg, MB – QuadReal Property Group
• Renovated Building: World Exchange Plaza, Ottawa, ON – QuadReal Property Group LP
• Retail – Open Air/Strip: Dorval Crossing East, Mississauga, ON – BGO
• Retail – Enclosed Over 1 Million Sq. Ft.: Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Toronto, ON – Oxford Properties Group
• Suburban Office Park – Low Rise: Mississauga Gateway Centre, Mississauga, ON – Colliers
• Suburban Office Park – Mid Rise: Parkway Place, North York, ON – JLL
• Office Building – 100,000 to 249,999 Sq. Ft.: Commerce Place, Vancouver, BC – QuadReal Property Group
• Office Building – 250,000 to 499,999 Sq. Ft.: 711 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON – Menkes Property Management Services Ltd.
• Office Building – 500,000 to 1 Million Sq. Ft.: 25 York Street, Toronto, ON – Menkes Property Management Services Ltd.
• Office Building – Over 1 Million Sq. Ft.: Scotia Plaza – 40 King Street West, Toronto, ON – BGO

Individual Honours

Each year, BOMA Canada also recognizes outstanding individuals whose leadership strengthens the industry. With 18 entrants in total competing for three national trophies, this year’s winners were:

• Elaina Tattersdale Sustainability Champion: Yousef Almuzaini, CBRE, Toronto, ON
• Emerging Leader: Charlotte Grandy, BGO, Mississauga, ON
• Randal Froebelius Member of the Year: Ryan Giesbrecht, GWL Realty Advisors, Vancouver, BC

Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Awards

Leadership continues to be a defining priority for BOMA Canada. In the Buildings Without Barriers  Challenge Awards top honours went to:

• Highest Number of RHFAC‑Rated Sites (Tie): GWL Realty Advisors Inc. — 10 sites QuadReal Property Group — 10 sites
• Innovation Award: Jamieson Place, Calgary, AB — QuadReal Property Group
• Improvement Award: Pender Place II, Vancouver, BC — Colliers
• Culture of Accessibility Award: GWL Realty Advisors Inc. — 127 employees trained

The BOMA Canada Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Award was presented to: MacIsaac Health Building, UBC Properties Trust, Vancouver, BC.

BOMA BEST Prestige & Spotlight Awards

This year’s BOMA BEST Prestige Awards recognized top performers in sustainability and operational excellence across multiple asset classes:

• Square One Shopping Centre, Mississauga, ON — Platinum, Enclosed Shopping Centre – Oxford Properties Group
• Prince Albert Equipment Repair Depot, Prince Albert, SK — Gold, Light Industrial  –Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement
• Casino du Lac‑Leamy & Hilton Lac‑Leamy, Gatineau, QC — Gold, Universal  – Loto-Quebec
• 5th St SE, High River, AB — Gold, Open Air Retail  – CT RIET
• Brixton, Toronto, ON — Silver, Multi-Unit Residential – Woodbourne
• 1 York Street, Toronto, ON — Platinum, Office Under 1 Million – Menkes Property Management Services Ltd.
• RBC WaterPark Place, Toronto, ON — Platinum, Office Over 1 Million – Oxford Properties Group – Office and Retail
• The BOMA BEST Spotlight Award went to: 1835 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON -Northridge Inc.

Enspire Awards

Launched in 2024 and supported by Environment and Climate Change Canada, BOMA Canada’s Enspire program is designed to accelerate energy savings and deep retrofits, strengthening industry efforts to improve building performance and reduce emissions. The program recognizes leadership across four categories: office, retail, light industrial & universal facility, and mixed use.

This year’s winners include:

550 Queen St E, Toronto, ON
Online Property Management Inc.

1800 Alta Vista, Ottawa, ON
Canadian Blood Services

333 – 11th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Aspen Property Management Limited Partnership

United Boulevard Retail Plaza
1395, 1401, 1455 United Blvd, Coquitlam, BC
Canadian Urban

Kent Saint John East
85 Consumers Dr, Saint John, NB
Kent Building Supplies

CBRVBC01 Campbell River Central Office
1385 16 Avenue, Campbell River, BC

TELUS & BGIS

107 Alfred Kuehne Blvd, Brampton, ON
CBRE Limited

4100 Lambrick Way, Victoria, BC
District of Saanich

14 William Sylvester Dr, Toronto, ON
Jones Lang LaSalle Real Estate Services, Inc

YRCC 690, 160 Applewood Cres, Vaughan, ON
Argo Property Management

PCC 299, 171 Advance Blvd, Brampton, ON
Argo Property Management

Chair’s Award

The action-packed evening concluded with the presentation of the Chair’s Award, honouring exceptional contribution to the industry. This year’s recipient was Fred Edwards, Chief Marketing Officer, GDI Ainsworth Calgary, Alberta.

Congratulations to all the winners!

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