LAS VEGAS – NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, recently honored the NAIOP Southern Nevada Chapter with Chapter Merit Awards (CMAs) for outstanding leadership by a chapter president, volunteer of the year, education and legislative affairs.
David Strickland, NAIOP Southern Nevada’s 2021 president, earned an award for “Outstanding Leadership by a Chapter President,” recognizing him for demonstrating outstanding dedication to the local organization’s growth and success. Among other accomplishments, he increased and diversified its membership, elevated programming, empowered volunteers and engaged local leaders.
The “Volunteer of the Year” award was presented to local industry leader Rod Martin for this exceptional efforts and contributions to NAIOP Southern Nevada. He was recognized for his “incredible work ethic and commitment” that proved integral to the chapter’s success.
The “Education Award” celebrates chapters that organize exceptional programs, series, events or seminars with educational content. NAIOP Southern Nevada was recognized for its successful use of hybrid programming after resuming live events. After a long period of all-virtual programming, including its monthly breakfasts, annual bus tour and educational seminars for members, the local chapter added a Zoom element to all its programming when it was able to resume in-person events.
The “Legislative Affairs Award” recognizes chapters whose government affairs activities and advocacy influenced important state and local issues. NAIOP Southern Nevada’s government affairs committee comprises forward-thinking board members and members who connect regularly to provide critical issue updates and collaborate on the best ways to address them. The local chapter was heavily engaged in several federal, state and local issues in 2021, including commissioning an economic analysis of land constraints on the Southern Nevada economy. With support and insight from NAIOP, the Southern Nevada Lands Bill was introduced by U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto, who continues to communicate with NAIOP leaders about the bill’s progress.
NAIOP’s “Chapter Merit Awards” recognize success in education, special events, membership, legislative advocacy and leadership by its local chapters throughout the nation. Recipients are selected by a committee of their peers comprised of volunteer judges.
About NAIOP Southern Nevada
NAIOP Southern Nevada is a chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, and it comprises nearly 600 members serving the Southern Nevada market. NAIOP is the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial, retail and mixed-use real estate, with 20,000 members in North America. NAIOP advances responsible commercial real estate development and advocates for effective public policy. For more information, visit www.naiopnv.org. For more information on NAIOP corporate, visit www.naiop.org.
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