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Ariel Property Advisors names 2024 corporate award winners and company promotions

Shimon Shkury

Manhattan, NY Ariel Property Advisors (Ariel) presented its internal recognition awards honoring its top producers, leaders and rising stars for their achievements throughout 2023. In addition, Ariel named its latest internal promotions as the company continues to elevate its leading team of professionals.

“Ariel’s corporate culture and ‘one team’ dynamic remains the foundation of our continued success,” said Shimon Shkury, president and founder of Ariel. “We’re once again thrilled to recognize our top professionals through Ariel’s internal awards program as well as announce the latest well-deserved promotions for our team.”

Awards:

For his outstanding work throughout 2023, Ariel presented Jason Gold, senior director, investment sales, with the firm’s Top Producer Award and honored him at the Bronze Club level. This is the second year in a row Gold has achieved the Top Producer recognition.

Howard Raber, Esq., director, investment sales, and Matt Dzbanek, senior director, capital services, also were honored at the Bronze Club level for their origination and business development efforts over the last year.

The Force Multiplier Award, a recognition given to those who have made significant contributions to enhance the effectiveness and impact within the Ariel organization, was presented to Gail Donovan, senior director communications, and Dusan Racic, senior analyst in the research group.

Howard Raber, Esq. also received the Local Leadership Award for his generous support of local nonprofit organizations, including the Cohen Children’s Medical Center, as well as his promotion of real estate industry groups.

Nicole Daniggelis, associate director, investment sales, was presented with The Rising Star Award for her continued work originating and executing exclusive listings, as well as leading business development and networking throughout Brooklyn.

The following three empoloyees were promoted: Dusan Racic to senior analyst, research group; Dusan Panic to senior analyst, research group; and Gabriel Elyaszadeh to associate director, investment sales.

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