Washington, DC (October 14, 2014) – ASAE Business Services, Inc. and Savills Studley, the provider of the ASAE-Endorsed Real Estate Solution, are proud to announce the winners of the 2014 Association Real Estate Awards, recognizing associations and nonprofits with office spaces that, by design, generate member engagement and involvement. Following the success of the 2013 awards, Savills Studley and ASAE began accepting submissions for this year’s recognitions in August. 

The committee acknowledged two organizations (small-to-medium and large) in each of the following categories: philanthropic/nonprofit/charitable/foundation; professional association; trade association; and one association management company. To be considered, organizations were asked to submit photos of two areas that showcase how the office stimulates member engagement and describe the decision-making process that went into designing the space. 

This year’s winners include:

Philanthropic/Nonprofit/Charitable/Foundation

•Small-to-Medium: Columbus Center for Architecture and Design

•Large: American Society for Microbiology

Trade Association

•Small-to-Medium: Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS

•Large: American Forest & Paper Association

Professional Association

•Small-to-Medium: Association of College and University Housing Officers – International

•Large: San Francisco Travel Association

Association Management Company

•Association Management Center

“Last year’s awards were so successful that we were thrilled to open it up again and see the creativity and purpose that went into the design of each and every space,” said Savills Studley Executive Vice President and Co-Branch Manager Tom Fulcher. “This year’s submissions certainly prove that real estate can be a powerful tool for associations and nonprofits when utilized to the fullest. Congratulations to all the winners.”

 “This year, the Real Estate Awards provided an opportunity for associations to showcase how they utilized their office space to engage with their members. All the entries were fantastic, and the judges had to make tough decisions in selecting the winning organizations. Congratulations to all the winners,” said ASAE Business Services, Inc. President Dixie L. Arthur. 

The winners will receive their awards during a reception on Thursday, October 16 at the J.W. Marriott, Jr. – ASAE Conference Center, located at 1575 I Street, NW, Washington, DC, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30pm. Savills Studley and ASAE invite the association community to come to the free event and view the award-winning spaces. To RSVP: 2nd Annual Association Real Estate Awards Reception.