2021 Next Generation Awards
California
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Connect Commercial Real Estate is proud to present the winners of our 2021 Next Generation Awards. In one of the most challenging years on record for the industry, these rising stars surmounted the hurdles and excelled in business and leadership in the community.
From a competitive field of nominations, we selected 100-plus winners representing each of the following regions: National, California, Seattle & Pacific Northwest, Phoenix & Southwest, Texas, Chicago & Midwest, Boston & New England, New York & Tri-State, Washington, DC, Atlanta & Southeast, and Florida & Gulf Coast.
Congratulations to this year’s Next Generation Award winners, and thank you to all the nominees and nominators.
Simon Aftalion
Markwood
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Nick Caton
Sustento Group
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Ben Ivory
Meridian
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Terence Kirk
Colliers
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Matthew Lorimer
Shopoff Realty Investments
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Courtney Trunnell
Cushman & Wakefield
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Dana Vargas
Jones Lang LaSalle
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Ashley Weinstein-Carnes
Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP
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Elizabeth Wilgenburg
Allen Matkins
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Caitlin Zirpolo
Colliers
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