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The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY)

JUST LAUNCHED! The NEW 16-Week TOBY Road Map to Success!

Developed by the Awards & Recognition Committee, the 16-Week TOBY Road Map to Success will guide you through the TOBY Application process by breaking down the category requirements into more manageable steps.

When you follow the TOBY Road Map to Success plan, you'll receive weekly email reminders motivating you to stay on track and work toward your goals.

This guided plan provides the framework you need for completing your TOBY application.

In addition, you'll receive tips to help you put your best foot forward and stay organized throughout the process!

The 16-Week plan runs from Monday, June 3 through Friday, September 20.

All submissions are due Friday, September 20.

Complete and return the Entry Intent Form to the BOMA Office by Friday, May 31 to enroll in the 16-Week TOBY Road Map to Success and receive weekly emails reminders.

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START PREPARING YOUR 2020 TOBY SUBMISSION

You are ready to apply for TOBY if you...

have an Emergency Preparedness Manual
have Energy Star® certification
offer tenant events in your building
hold blood drives or other charitable drives on your property
have a building automation system in place

Many people think applying for the TOBY is too tedious, but the reality is, you're already doing what is required to win. If you start compiling your documentation early, you will already be ahead of the competition. So, get started today!

BOMA/Suburban Chicago's TOBY Resources

Best Practices & Quick Tips - Learn best practices from past winners and judges.

2020 Program Timeline - Know the important dates during this year's contest.

2020 Planning Outline - Plan ahead by gathering required documentation.

2020 Entry Intent Form - Secure your spot in the contest by submitting your entry form.

16-Week Road Map to Success - Follow a guided plan and get weekly notifications to stay on track.

FOCUS Article: What Your Should Know About the BOMA 360 Performance Program® - Learn about the BOMA 360 program and how it compares to TOBY.

BOMA 360 vs TOBY Comparison Chart - See a side by side comparison of the BOMA 360 and TOBY requirements.

2020 Q&A Workshop Presentation - Review the presentation from the May 1st TOBY Q&A Workshop.

Official 2019 TOBY Award Requirements By category (LAST YEAR's INFO)*

Earth Category
Industrial Category
Mixed-Use and Public Assembly Category
Renovated Category
Retail Category
Office Building Categories (All Other)

2019 Building Inspection Form (All Categories)

*The updated requirements from BOMA International will be available by July 2019.

The Awards & Recognition Committee

Anne Persaud, RPA, Chair, Millbrook Properties
Maggie Amaya, RPA, FMA, Vice Chair, JLL
Suzanne, Boryscka, RPA, Board Liaison, Lincoln Property Company
Jen Cook, Everest Snow Management
Terri Jones, Gasaway Maintenance Company
Dana Lusa, RPA, JLL
Sonia Patterson, Colliers International
Marc Schuemer, Titan Security Group/Titan Electronics, Inc.
Tammy Reed, RPA, Lincoln Property Company
Heather Smith, RPA, Free Market Ventures
Jeffrey Wingert, RPA, Cushman & Wakfield
Heather Woods, Staff, BOMA/Suburban Chicago