2026 CORE Award Nomination- Young Leader of the Year

CoreNet Carolinas 2026 CORE Awards Nomination Form

Award Information

Project and individual nomination deadline is Friday, February 6th, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
All submissions may be used by the Carolinas CoreNet Chapter for publicity purposes.
Award ceremony will be hosted at the upcoming CORE Awards Reception at the Umstead Hotel, Raleigh, NC, on April 30th, 2026.

Young Leader of the Year

Recognizes the Young Leader who showed dedication and enthusiasm for their work and contributed to their profession and recognized by their employer for achieving substantial and lasting influence. This individual exemplifies excellence and should be considered “one to watch” in the field of corporate real estate. The nominee must be age 36 or younger by December 2025.

Key Considerations:

Leadership, achievements, and industry contributions
Active engagement in professional development and volunteerism
Recognition as a role model among peers
Strong knowledge of industry trends and practices

Judging Criteria:

35% Commitment to CRE career growth and participation
25% Technical expertise and professional progression
25% Contributions to company and workplace success
15% Recognition by supervisors, peers, or company

Eligibility:

Must be a CoreNet member as of December 15, 2025
Must be 36 years old or younger by December 2025
Must currently hold the nominated role
CoreNet Carolinas Chapter is the member’s primary chapter

For more information about specific considerations refer to the CORE Awards FAQ.

Nominator Information

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Nominee Information

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Demonstrates commitment to the field of CRE and the growth of their career through active participation in professional forums; CoreNet, company led, etc. - 35%

Demonstrates understanding of technical aspects of CRE and shows growth and progression in their career - 25%

Made a direct impact to the success of the company and the positive impact of the workplace - 25%

Recognized by their supervisor, peers, and/or company for excellence - 15%

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