Manhattan, NY Selman Yalcin, president of Red Connect, has released the upcoming Red (Real Estate Development) Awards celebrating top talent in real estate and construction, with many from New York and South Florida. Open to a diverse range of professionals, including property developers, interior designers, architects, real estate professionals, contractors, and individual service providers, these awards highlight achievements spanning from local to international, and residential to commercial realms. They also serve as networking experiences.

The Commercial Real Estate Awards, now in its 2^nd year, will be hosted on February 29^th at the James Hotel in New York City, featuring Bob Knackal, serving as the master of ceremonies, and recognizing the achievements of commercial real estate agents like Miki Naftali (“NY Developer of the Year”) along with up and comers. 

Red Connect has brought on Hundred Stories as their official public relations and programming partner for the Red Awards. Robin Dolch, founder and CEO of Hundred Stories, emphasizes, “With many industry awards focusing solely on the property or project, the people behind them often get overlooked. Selman has made sure to change that narrative by honoring the passion and hard work of those driving the industry’s success.” 

After a total of six New York-based award shows, the first Miami, FL Red Awards are set to take place in the Design District on January 27^th, where a committee of renowned real estate professionals has carefully selected distinguished recipients including Don Peebles (“Real Estate Investment Company of the Year”) of the Peebles Corporation, Gil Dezer (“Developer of the Year”) of Dezer Development, Edgardo Defortuna (“Residential Developer of the Year”) of Fortune International, and Zafir Rashid (“Hotel & Resort Developer of the Year”) of Everest Place Development. 

Other awards being given out at the two events include “Emerging Developer of the Year,” “Woman Owned Architecture Firm of the Year,” and “Creative Design Firm of the Year.” Over 200 guests are expected at each event, with over 30 awards distributed in total. 

Established in 2021, the Red Awards have quickly become the most anticipated event in the industry. Aside from their esteemed award ceremonies, Red Connect has connected over 35,000 professionals in major cities like New York, Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles through hundreds of networking events dating back to 2015. 

“The Red Awards ceremonies are a pinnacle of sophistication, featuring black-tie attire and a red-carpet theme. Set in the best venues, these exclusive events bring together the crème de la crème of the real estate and construction industries,” says Yalcin. “It’s more than an awards ceremony; it’s an unparalleled networking opportunity where individuals can connect, collaborate, and celebrate the pinnacle of industry achievements.”