Halstead Property

Diane M. Ramirez
President
dramirez@halstead.com
(212) 381-3203

Rebny To Honor Industry Leaders At Annual Banquet

The Real Estate Board of New York has announced the six industry leaders who will be honored at its 113th Annual Banquet on January 15, 2009 at the New York Hilton.

"All of our honorees have accomplished great things in their careers and they have demonstrated the highest professional and ethical standards," said REBNY president Steven Spinola.

"These industry veterans are not only professionally success- ful, but each contributes significantly to strengthening the communities they serve. We commend each individual for their hard work and dedication to the industry and the City."
This year's honorees are:

Mary Ann Tighe, CB Richard Ellis, Inc., who will receive The Bernard H. Mendik Lifetime Leadership in Real Estate Award, which is presented each year to a REBNY member for a lifetime of exceptional accomplishment in the profession and invaluable contributions to New York's leadership in real estate.

Leonard Litwin, Glenwood Management Corp., will receive The Harry B. Helmsley Distinguished New Yorker Award, which is presented to a REBNY member for a lifetime of accomplishment in the profession and invaluable contributions to the city's civic welfare.

Earle S. Altman, ABS Partners Real Estate LLC, will receive The Louis Smadbeck Broker Recognition Award, which honors an executive who exemplifies the characteristics of a successful commercial broker.

James H. Farley, Stahl Real Estate Company, will receive The George M. Brooker Management Executive of the Year Award, which recognizes individuals of superior accomplishment from the management area based on outstanding professionalism, civic achievement and contributions to the real estate industry.

Diane M. Ramirez, Halstead Property LLC, will receive The Kenneth R. Gerrety Humanitarian Award, which recognizes meritorious service to the community by a REBNY member.

Joseph A. Grotto, Jr., Colliers ABR Inc., will receive The Young Real Estate
Man of the Year Award, selected by the Young Men's/Women's Real Estate Association of New York on the basis of integrity, ability and accomplishments in the field of real estate, contribution of time and effort to the Association and The Real Estate Board of New York and constructive participation in the life of the community.

For ticket information, contact Thomas Griffin at REBNY, 212-532-3100.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008