TOBY Awards

What is TOBY?

The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY®) Award is the commercial real estate industry’s highest recognition honoring excellence in commercial building management and operations in specific categories of building type or size.

The TOBY competition consists of three levels, beginning at the BOMA local association level. Winning entries advance to the regional level and then to the international level, where TOBY Awards are presented at the BOMA International Conference each year.

Here's how it works:

  • Get started by completing an entry form and paying your entry fees (July)
  • Prepare your portfolio and complete a building tour for judging by the TOBY committee (September)
  • Join us at the Annual Awards Extravaganza for the local winners announcement (December)
  • Local winners will then move on to Regional Competition at the Southwest Region Conference (April)
  • Regional winners will advance to the International Competition at the BOMA International Conference & Expo (June)

Judging is based on criteria that includes community impact, tenant and employee relations programs, energy management, accessibility, emergency evacuation procedures, building personnel training programs and overall excellence. Building inspections are conducted by a team of industry experts. 

Houston BOMA is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 TOBY Cycle! Click the button below to learn more and get started.

Enter Your Building for the TOBY Awards

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