According to Cushman & Wakefield, Mark Lauzon, a senior director at the firm, has been presented the "Senior Person of the Year 2014" by the Young Men's/Women's Real Estate Association of New York (YMWREA). Lauzon, a member of YMWREA since 1992 and a former chairman in 2000, was chosen to receive the award based on his integrity and professional ethics, his knowledge, ability and accomplishments in the field of real estate and his contribution of time and effort to the Association and to the real estate community. "I am incredibly honored and humbled to have been selected by YMWREA to receive this award," said Lauzon. "YMWREA has always been near and dear to me and it has been a pleasure being a part of this highly prestigious 66 year old organization, which continues to get better every year with its several real estate and philanthropic events." Lauzon was selected by the YMWREA Board of Governors. Andrew Ackerman, 2014 Chairman of YMWREA, presented the award at December luncheon meeting. "Mark embodies everything that YMWREA represents," said Andrew Ackerman, Vice President of Leasing at Vornado Realty Trust and Chairman of YMWREA. "He is a true role model for our younger members and has been a great mentor over the years. This award was well-deserved." The YMWREA unites young men and women whose principle occupation is the real estate profession; to investigate, debate, promote and publicize those policies which, in the opinion of the Association, shall benefit the industry, the Association and its members; to cooperate with all other organizations with common purpose and goals; to promote greater understanding and knowledge among its members; to strive to secure the highest standing of ethical and moral professional conduct by its members and the entire industry.