2021 Next Generation Awards
Washington DC
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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.
Catherine Cheng
Newmark
![Catherine Cheng](https://dev.connectcre.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Catherine-Cheng-Washington-D.-C..jpg)
TJ Edwards
Walker & Dunlop
![TJ Edwards](https://dev.connectcre.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TJ-Edwards-Washington-D.-C..jpg)
Alexandra Huffman
Walker & Dunlop
![Alexandra Huffman](https://dev.connectcre.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Alexandra-Huffman-Washington-D.-C..jpg)
Jesse Mates
Melnick Real Estate Advisors
![Jesse Mates](https://dev.connectcre.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Jesse-Mates-Washington-D.-C..jpg)
Ben McCarty
Newmark
![Ben McCarty](https://dev.connectcre.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Ben-McCarty-Washington-D.-C..jpg)
Carter Wood
Berkadia
![Carter Wood](https://dev.connectcre.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Carter-Wood-Washington.jpg)