2017 Awards Ceremony - Grand Prix of Real Estate

High Tea at the Drake Hotel Chicago

The prestigious 2017 Grand Prix of Real Estate was awarded to Haleola’ili’ainapono (A Living Building Challenge Project) from Honolulu, Hawaii during an elegant afternoon High Tea ceremony in the International Club room at the Drake Hotel. This pioneering project, recognized for its environmental innovation and integration marks the first Living Building Challenge to be recognized by FIABCI-USA.

The Six Grand Prix of Real Estate entrants were all recognized at the tea and they include:

The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Florida | Preservation Category
Brown Jordan Flagship Store, Miami, Florida | Commercial Category
Flex Homes – MANAWA at Mehana, Kapolei, Hawaii | Residential Low Rise Category
Haleola’ili’ainapono (A Living Building Challenge Project), Honolulu, Hawaii | Environmental Category
Manhattanville Campus, Columbia University, New York, NY | Master Plan Category
Waiea, Honolulu, Hawaii | Residential High Rise Luxury Category

Susan Greenfield Welcomes the High Tea Attendees and Honored Guests

Sheldon Good gives historical background and perspective on FIABCI-USA’s Grand Prix of Real Estate Award

Hawaii Council President, Judy Sykes accepts the 2017 Grand Prix of Real Estate Award

FIABCI-USA President-Elect and Master of Ceremonies, Barbara Schmerzler recognizes the Biltmore Hotel of Coral Gables, Florida as the Preservation Category award winner. Accepting is Miami Council President, Vivianne Swietelsky.

La-Verna J. Fountain of Columbia University accepts the Grand Prix Master Plan Category award as Master of Ceremonies, Barbara Schmerzler listens to her important message.

Jack Tyrrel of Tyrrel and Company accepts the Grand Prix Category Award for Residential Luxury on behalf of Waiea of Honolulu, HI. Barbara Schmerzler & Judy Sykes look on.