It was an honor to recognize and celebrate the finalists and winners of the 2024 IREM REME Awards during The Gala at the Global Summit in Indianapolis this year. This year’s candidates prove how the tide of real estate management is shifting. Maximizing property value while minimizing expenses remains the highest priority for these experts, but they’re adding a large dose of humanity to the mix. Across the board, our finalists, corporate and individual, are serving their communities through volunteer efforts that help meet the unmet needs of those who live and work in their neighborhoods. And they’re ensuring the successful future of real estate management by guiding up-and-coming professionals. Congratulations to our 2024 IREM REME Award winners!
Corporate categories
Recognizing real estate management companies
AMO® of the Year
The AMO of the Year recognizes an AMO (Accredited Management Organization®) firm for their dedication and efforts to the profession.
United Plus Property Management, LLC, AMO®
United Group is a full-service, vertically integrated leader in real estate development and management with over 50 years of industry expertise. This expertise includes over 25,000units developed and acquired $4 Billion+ in completed projects, 2,000+ units in development and construction, and over 28,000 units managed. Our mission is to develop vibrant communities where our residents and commercial tenants of all ages, backgrounds, and interests- feel welcome, connected, and supported.
IREM® Innovator Award
The IREM Innovator Award recognizes innovative programs related to technology, customer service, sustainability, or marketing that are transformational for the company as a whole, a team, or a program.
CBRE
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
IREM Excellence Award – Corporate
The IREM Excellence Award - Corporate recognizes a real estate management company, who has demonstrated a commitment to the profession, made extraordinary achievements, and/or has had a positive impact on the communities it serves.
Welltower
Welltower, a real estate investment trust (REIT), is a relationship-based investing platform that partners with leading seniors housing operators, post-acute care providers and health systems to provide high-quality and affordable health care for an aging population. Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Welltower is known for its unparalleled relationship network and premier-quality real estate portfolio.
Individual categories
Recognizing real estate management leaders
ACoM® of the Year
The ACoM of the Year recognizes an IREM® member who holds the ACoM (Accredited Commercial Manager®) certification, who’s made a commitment to the commercial real estate management profession, and made valuable contributions to enhance its future.
Tine Helton, ACoM®
Tine Helton, ACoM®, is a Property Manager at First National Realty Partners, currently pursuing the Certified Property Manager designation. She earned a bachelor’s degree in history with communication emphasis from Juniata College in 2012 and a master’s in communication with public relations emphasis from Southern New Hampshire University in2016. Tine’s professional development includes IREM Skill Badges and past real estate licenses in Tennessee & Georgia. Her extensive education and experience make her a valuable asset in property management. Outside of work, Tine is a dedicated mother & wife and an enthusiastic sports fan, especially cheering for her favorite teams (Go Birds!).
ARM® of the Year
The ARM of the Year recognizes an IREM® member who holds the ARM (Accredited Residential Manager®) certification, who’s made a commitment to the residential real estate management profession, and made valuable contributions to enhance its future.
David Sayers, ARM®
Dave Sayers brings new ideas to implement cross-functional skillsets to deliver quality learning for those in multifamily. As Senior Director for Talent Development at Cortland, Dave leads the strategy of learning and development programs that enhance the employee development in multifamily.
Dave’s focus -- to enhance the performance of teams and development of culture through high levels of engagement of learning, delivering fantastic results for top tier training programs that have been recognized by cross industry leaders including the NAA Excellence Award (2022), ATD BEST Award for the Learning Journey (2022), IREM Innovation Award (2023), and an NAA Excellence Award Finalist (2024).
CPM® of the Year
The CPM of the year recognizes an IREM CPM (Certified Property Manager®) who’s made a commitment to the real estate management profession and made valuable contributions to enhance its future.
Paul Nathan, CPM®
Paul Nathan CPM® is currently serving as the President of the Toronto Chapter. He held the position of IREM Chapter Chair from 2022 to 2023. Between 2020 and 2022, Paul contributed to IREM by serving on three advisory boards: the Curriculum Committee, the Ethics Committee, and the DEI Committee. Paul is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and has served on their National Board. Professionally, Paul is employed by JLL, where he manages the Federal Government's National account. Before this, he managed prestigious mixed-use, multi-asset class, high-net-worth assets for the Royal Family Private Office.
IREM DEI Excellence Award – Individual
The IREM® DEI Excellence Award – Individual recognizes a real estate management professional who has demonstrated a commitment diversity, equity, and inclusion, to the industry, made extraordinary achievements, and/or has had a positive impact on the communities he/she serves.
Sharon Turner, CPM®
Sharon Turner, CPM®, is a Senior Development Equity Manager at Enterprise Community Asset Management and manages all facets of risk mitigation and disbursements of capital contributions to the development partners and investors for a high-volume portfolio. Sharon has 20+ years of industry experience in commercial property management and affordable housing. She enjoys the challenge in creating win-win solutions while balancing risk. Sharon is passionate about social justice and feels everyone should have a fair opportunity to live, work and thrive in a safe and decent community to create happy and healthy kids, adults, families and citizens.
IREM Excellence Award – Individual
IREM® Excellence Award – Individual recognizes a real estate management professional who has demonstrated a commitment to the industry, made extraordinary achievements, and/or has had a positive impact on the communities he/she serves.
Joseph Rubay, CPM®, ARM®
Joseph challenges the status quo, believing well-managed real estate fosters thriving communities. His tailored Property Management Services help investors achieve goals and ensure properties positively impact communities. A Certified Property Manager (CPM®) and Accredited Resident Manager (ARM®), Joseph's expertise is recognized by awards from the Alberta Landlord Association and Wealth Genius Multifamily Buildings Investment Education. Author of Managing Rental Properties: A Blueprint for Success, he helps investors with cash flow, vacancies, and maintenance challenges, increasing revenue. Joseph runs monthly events at Hope Mission and volunteers for REACH Edmonton, dedicated to ending homelessness and enhancing real estate management.
Past Winners