Who is eligible for nomination?

Nominations are open to any individual, under the age of 40, who operates in commercial real estate and related fields, such as law, research, design and consulting.
 

When do the 2025 nominations close?

The nomination period has been extended to February 21, 2025. 
 
 

What information/data will I need to apply?

The complete nomination form, including all questions and word limits, is available for download here. Please note that this is for preparation purposes only. Final entries must be submitted online, via the nomination portal.

Each submission must include a professional headshot image. The image must be in color, a minimum 300 dpi files and in .jpg format.
Nominations must clearly convey quantitative and qualitative results regarding the nominee’s industry impact and accomplishments. We ask submitters to support their entries and statements with backup information – we love facts and figures. Don’t just tell us the nominee’s accomplishments, show us by sharing a brief story that illustrates their achievements.
 

Is there a fee to nominate?

No. Submission to this recognition, as well as all of GlobeSt.com's editorial content, is free.
 

How many nominees can I submit?

A submitter may nominate up to three nominees per company. If your firm has multiple locations, please coordinate with your corporate headquarters to determine official candidates. We encourage you to limit your entries to those who have made indelible impacts on the business.
 

Can I nominate myself?

Yes. We accept self-nominations, as well as third-party submissions.
 

I was selected for this recognition last year. Can I apply again this year?

To avoid redundancy, we aim to vary the professionals that we profile from year-to-year. That said, any individual that was chosen as one of CRE's Aspiring Leaders last year, may once again be nominated this year by including updated details and accomplishments that do not mirror the previous year's submission.
View CRE's Aspiring Leaders of 2024, here.
 

Oops! I need to change something on my submission.

No problem! Click here to view or modify your entry.
 

How and when will the Aspiring Leaders of 2025 be notified of their selection?

Editorial staff will send email notifications to the chosen professionals and their submitters by early April. Due to the high volume of nominations that we receive, only those selected will be notified. 
 

How will CRE's Aspiring Leaders of 2025 be recognized? 

GlobeSt. will profile CRE's Aspiring Leaders of 2025 in a feature article on GlobeSt.com in early June. The chosen professionals will additionally gain recognition via GlobeSt.'s social media channels and email newsletters. 
 

What if my nominee assumes a new role with a different company after the submission deadline?

By submitting a nomination, you are agreeing that should your nominee be selected for this recognition, GlobeSt. has the right to include them in the CRE's Aspiring Leaders of 2025 recognition, regardless of whether or not the nominee has changed companies or positions by the time of publication. That said, for accuracy purposes, you may reach out to Ingrid Tunberg regarding a small update to the honoree's bio, stating that they have since taken on a new role (time permitting). 
 

How does the judging process work?

Upon the submission deadline, GlobeSt.’s seasoned editorial team carefully reviews each nomination without bias. The judges work diligently to select the industry’s most influential and talented young professionals, across a variety of backgrounds and expertise. The judges base their decisions on an array of factors and consider each nominee's different accomplishments, whether that be in their role, through industry contributions, innovations, etc.