Best in the biz: Honoring CLT's top commercial real estate pros
A message from: Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS®
The Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS® (CRCBR) is celebrating the best in the industry with the 2025 Circle of Excellence Awards.
The deets: 102 winners were announced and honored on March 25, 2025. These professionals are the top performers across various categories, including retail, investment, industrial, land and office.
- Special recognition was given to Gavin Conlon, Cushman & Wakefield as the "Broker to Watch," an award given to an up-and-coming member with up to four years of experience in the commercial real estate industry.
- André Collins, SIOR, CCIM, First & Early Partners was awarded "Creative Deal of the Year" for his innovative solution to Charlotte CMPD's need for a new helicopter hangar.
- View the full list of 2025 winners here.
Why it's important: This prestigious recognition highlights commercial real estate brokers who are driving economic growth and innovation across the Charlotte market.
Some background: Commercial real estate professionals' expertise goes far beyond transactions — they provide strategic insights, navigate market complexities and identify opportunities that connect businesses with the right spaces.
CRCBR is one of the largest regional commercial real estate trade organizations in the country with over 1,000 members.
- The organization serves as a hub for education, networking, advocacy, industry resources and more.
- CRCBR also helps bridge the gap between businesses and expert brokers who can help them achieve their goals.
The impact: Commercial real estate brokers shape the spaces where Charlotteans live, work and connect — from Uptown to Main Street and from local coffee shops to industrial parks. Their expertise plays a key role in propelling businesses forward and shaping communities.
Looking ahead: CRCBR remains committed to equipping commercial real estate professionals with the tools, knowledge and connections to drive continued success in the industry.
Tap into all that CRCBR has to offer for our city's brokers and businesses.
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