LSTAR is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Don Smith Commercial Building Awards, celebrating excellence in commercial real estate and construction.
This event seeks to recognize and honour exceptional achievements in the realm of commercial real estate, celebrating top-notch commercial, industrial, multi-family, and community buildings across the LSTAR region. Named after the late Don Smith, co-founder of the renowned construction company EllisDon, the awards have been a cornerstone of architectural inspiration since their establishment in 2009.
With four distinct categories, comprising Commercial (retail and office spaces), Industrial, Multi-family, and Institutional (community) buildings, the awards provide a platform to showcase the finest works of construction artistry.
Nominations are now open, and individuals and organizations are encouraged to put forward deserving projects for consideration. The nomination process involves downloading the Nomination Package, completing the Nomination Form, and submitting it by email to Claire [at] LSTAR.ca (Claire[at]LSTAR[dot]ca). The deadline for all submissions is September 30th, 2025, at 4:30 pm EST.
In addition, we are offering a variety of sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 Awards, including our premier DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP. Details on the available sponsorship levels are available here. Reach out to Claire Dawson to discuss your options via Claire [at] LSTAR.ca (Claire[at]LSTAR[dot]ca).
