Thursday, April 17, 2008
M&T Bank Pavilion at the Hippodrome Theatre - Baltimore, MD

Over 350 Maryland commercial real estate professionals turned out to salute the state's best in commercial projects at the Maryland Chapter of NAIOP's Awards 2008 Banquet on April 17.

Held at the distinguished M&T Bank Pavilion at the Hippodrome Theatre, the event recognized commercial real estate oriented companies and service providers with 29 Awards of Excellence. CLICK HERE to view the list of award winners and their winning projects!

Highlighting the evening affair was the presentation of NAIOP's Lifetime Achievement Award to Dwight Taylor of Corporate Office Properties Trust in recognition of his significant contributions to the industry.

Prior to the presentations, attendees enjoyed appetizers and cocktails that included dynamic networking opportunities.

Next on the agenda for NAIOP-MD are a couple of exciting events starting with the NAIOP-MD 2008 Spring Golf Outing
on May 12 at Chestnut Ridge Golf Course in Lutherville, Md. As a thank you from NAIOP-MD, only members may purchase a reservation. This year's event promises to be extremely worthwhile in terms of sharpening your game, supporting NAIOP's legislative programs, developer networking and most importantly good fellowship.

A few weeks later on June 5 the chapter will host its NAIOP-MD Summer Social at Nicks Fish House Baltimore, Md. Details will be announced soon. As space is limited for these events, be sure to register early.

	(l-r) Charles Breitenother of KLNB networks with Les Patrick of Provident Bank.
	(l-r) Gary Getz and Paul Muddiman, both of Morris and Ritchie Associates, Inc. enjoy a drink with Mitch Weber of Heffner & Weber Companies and Cathy Ward of Corporate Office Properties Trust.
	(l-r) David Buddemeyer of Hillis-Carnes Engineering, Rick Cobert of Baltimore County Department of Economic Development and Rand Griffin of Corporate Office Properties Trust chat during the cocktail hour.
	(l-r) It's all about networking. Drew Deloskey of PNC Bank, Alex Kopicki of Manekin LLC and Jon Manekin of Chesapeake Real Estate Group LLC exchange business cards over drinks.
	(l-r) Roberta Phillips of Corporate Office Properties Trust and David Pratt of Lorax Partnerships catch up on old times.
	(l-r) It was a evening outside of the office for Sarah Besecker, Susan Tornetta and Jane Edwards, all of Strait Steel, Inc.
	(l-r) Janeann Walsh and Sandi Haetig, both of Corporate Office Properties Trust, share a laugh with Jackie Youngcourt of Bavar Properties.
	(l-r) Connie Epperlein of Corporate Office Properties Trust, Jim Wallace of Gensler and Sharon Justice of Peri Construction spend time together before the awards ceremony.
	(l-r) Gina Stewart of Manekin LLC networks with Joan Renner, June Natoli and Betty White, all of The Brick Companies.
	(l-r) Colleagues Cathy Ward and Dwight Taylor, both of Corporate Office Properties Trust, enjoy the cocktail hour together.
	(l-r) Attendees took advantage of the abundant networking opportunities at the cocktail hour before the awards ceremony.
	The Hippodrome Theatre staff created wonderfully decorated tables for the awards dinner.
	The exquisite dining area where dinner and the awards ceremony was held.
	(l-r) Carissa Chirichella and Amanda McFadden, both of Gensler, and Mark Wolak look forward to sharing a meal together.
	(l-r) Fred Hiser, Charles Henck, David McCormick, Doug Kelso and Anthony Olsen, all of Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, enjoy time together outside of the office.
	Attendees from many companies shared a table to meet, greet and exchange business cards.
	Various attendees took time to catch up with each other.
	NAIOP National President Tom Bisaquino was in attendance to honor all of the award winners.
	Dwight Taylor of Corporate Office Properties Trust addresses the crowd after accepting the NAIOP-MD Lifetime Achievement Award.
	Dwight Taylor's family was in attendance as he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.