2025 SIOR Canada Central Chapter Broker of the Year Awards

On December 9, 2025, the SIOR Canada Central Chapter gathered at The Carlu for one of the most anticipated events on the commercial real estate calendar — the 2025 Broker of the Year Awards, presented by The Mantella Corporation. The sold-out evening brought together brokers, industry leaders, partners, and supporters from across the SIOR Canada Central Chapter to recognize excellence, leadership, and impact within the profession.

A special thank you to our MCs, Mariano Covello and Jamie Kitchen, for guiding the evening with professionalism and energy, and to our guest speaker, Craig Hippern of The Mantella Corporation, for sharing timely insights on "The Dual Engine: Office and Industrial in the Age of AI and Near-Shoring". We would also like to thank SIOR Global Immediate Past President, Mike Ohmes, for joining us for the evening. And a note of thanks to Adam Perzow of BLG and Kathy Kolodziej of JLL for presenting the awards.

Featured Address: Industry Insight from The Mantella Corporation

A highlight of the evening was a special address by Craig Hippern of The Mantella Corporation, who shared insights on “The Dual Engine: Office and Industrial in the Age of AI and Near-Shoring.” His remarks offered a timely and forward-looking perspective on evolving market dynamics, reinforcing the importance of adaptability, innovation, and strategic thinking across both asset classes.

Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Award Recipients

The presentation of the 2025 Broker of the Year Awards recognized individuals whose performance, leadership, and market influence set them apart in a highly competitive year:

🏆 Industrial Broker of the Year Michael Yull, Cushman & Wakefield

🏆 Office Broker of the Year Michael Lambert, Whitney & Co.

🏆 Young Professional of the Year Mason Sinkeldam, Avison Young

🏆 Board Recognition Award for Industry Leadership and Impact Matt D'Orsay, D'Orsay + Co.

We extend our congratulations to all recipients for their exceptional achievements and contributions to the industry.

Recognizing the 2025 Finalists

In addition to the award recipients, the Chapter proudly recognized this year’s finalists — professionals whose work, reputation, and impact stood out among a strong field of peers. Being named a finalist is a significant achievement and reflects the depth of talent within the SIOR Canada Central Chapter.

Industrial Broker of the Year Finalists: Themy Koutrakos (CBRE) | Stuart Forbes (Colliers)

Office Broker of the Year Finalists: Connor Macaulay (CBRE) | Carson Lambert (Avison Young)

Young Professional of the Year Finalists: Cabot MacKenzie (JLL) | Luke Hincenbergs (Colliers)

Investing in the Future: 2025 SIOR Scholarship Recipients

The celebration also extended to the next generation of commercial real estate professionals with the announcement of the 2025 SIOR Canada Central Chapter Scholarship recipients. These awards recognize academic excellence, leadership potential, and a strong commitment to the industry.

2025 Scholarship Recipients

Queen’s University • Chaitali Kanadkhedkar

Western University • Ciara Redmond • Estelle Coutts • Connor Wilkins

York University – Schulich School of Business • Mehak Minocha • Lucas McComb • Alex Tan

University of Guelph • Bradley Poole • William Partridge

We congratulate all scholarship recipients and look forward to following their professional journeys.

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors

The success of the 2025 Broker of the Year Awards was made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, whose partnership plays a vital role in advancing the SIOR Canada Central Chapter.

Event Presenting Sponsor • The Mantella Corporation

Award Presenting Sponsor • BLG

Gold Sponsors • Niagara Region • James Snow Business Park – Oxford

Welcome Reception Sponsor • Spear Realty

Dessert Sponsor • Colliers

Silver Sponsor • Tri-Tech Pinnacle

Bronze Sponsors • Leeswood Construction • Rochon • JLL • Forest Group • FIRST ONSITE • Atlas-Apex • Lennard • Ware Malcomb • Panattoni • Fittz

Thank You to Our Community

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of this sold-out event — from our finalists and award recipients to our sponsors, speakers, hosts, and guests. The 2025 Broker of the Year Awards once again demonstrated the professionalism, collaboration, and resilience that define commercial real estate in our region.

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