BOMA Canada announces 2010 national award winners

by Brianna Crandall — October 22, 2010—The Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada (BOMA Canada) recently announced the winners of its National Awards Program, which recognizes excellence in the Canadian commercial real estate industry.

The Office Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards salute the stars of the commercial real estate industry, recognizing excellence in property management, operations, resource conservation, environmental awareness, leasing and building design, customer service and innovation.

The Earth Award is BOMA Canada’s recognition of excellence in resource preservation and environmentally sound commercial building management. The BOMA Canada Earth Award is presented to a building that has made significant efforts to address environmental issues faced by both older and newer buildings.

BOMA Canada’s Pinnacle Awards recognize companies that represent a standard of excellence to which all BOMA members and their employees should aspire. The Pinnacle Awards recognize innovation, teamwork, outstanding service and commitment to clients.

2010 TOBY Award Winners

• Under 100,000 square feet: 1235 North Service Road West, Oakville, Ontario; Owner: Realpool 2748355 Canada Inc.; Manager: Bentall LP; Architect: Peter Coote
  
• 100,000 to 249,999 square feet: Steeles Technology Campus, Mississauga, Ontario; Owner: BTC Properties II Ltd., Steelestech; Properties (I&II) Inc.; Manager: Bentall LP; Architect: Shore Tilbe Irwin Partners
  
• 250,000 to 499,999 square feet: Yonge Richmond Centre, Toronto, Ontario; Owner: YRC (MCEG) Ltd. BPO; (Ontario Core) Ltd., Crehoy Inc.; Manager: Brookfield Properties Corporation; Architect: WZMH Architects
  
• 500,000 to 1 million square feet: World Exchange Plaza, 111 Albert St., Ottawa; Manager: Bentall LP; Architect: B&H Architects
  
• Over 1 million square feet: Telus Plaza, Edmonton, Alberta; Owner: Tonko Realty; Manager: Tonko Realty Advisors Ltd.; Architect: Rule Wynn Forbes Lord Webb Zerafa Menkes
  
• Renovated Building: 250 Albert St., Ottawa, Ontario; Owner: Pensionfund Realty Ltd.; Manager: Morguard Investments Ltd; Architect: Clifford & Lawrie Architects Inc.
  
• Corporate Facility: Maple Leaf Foods, Mississauga, Ontario; Owner: 2725312 Canada Inc.; Manager: Bentall LP; Architect: Adamson & Associates
  
• Industrial Office Park: Millcreek Business Park, Mississauga, Ontario; Owner: The Great West Life; Assurance Company/801611; Manager: GWL Realty Advisors Inc.; Architect: Akitt + Swanson Architects (David M. J. Pearce)
  
• Government Building: One Stone Road, Guelph, Ontario; Owner: Ontario Government, Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure; Manager: Ontario Realty Corp.; Architect: Architecttura Inc.
  
• Historical Building: Ontario Government Building, North Bay, Ontario; Owner: Ontario Government, Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure; Manager: Ontario Realty Corp.; Architect: F.R. Heakes