BOMA Canada is thrilled to announce that our own Benjamin Shinewald, President and CEO, has been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. Nominated by the Rick Hansen Foundation, this distinguished honour recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada.

While personal accolades are meaningful, Benjamin is the first to highlight that this award reflects the collective efforts of a membership dedicated to advancing sustainability and accessibility by improving the built environment one building at a time. Programs like BOMA BEST, BOMA Enspire, and BOMEX continue to showcase the industry’s leadership in environmental and smart building practices, reinforcing our collective commitment to a more sustainable and inclusive future.

“I am incredibly grateful for this honour,” said Shinewald. “but this recognition belongs to the entire BOMA Canada team and to our members from coast-to-coast-to-coast, whose unwavering commitment is shaping a future for Canadian commercial real estate that is more sustainable, more accessible and smarter.”

Neil Lacheur, Chair of BOMA Canada and Principal & Executive Vice President at Avison Young, also expressed his congratulations: “Benjamin’s leadership has had a profound impact on the commercial real estate industry and sustainability in Canada. His commitment to driving meaningful change in the built environment is truly inspiring, and this well-deserved recognition highlights his dedication to excellence.”

Congratulations, Benjamin!