The 2026 CORE Awards is our 10th annual celebration of our collective achievements and a tribute to the outstanding contributions within our community. It offers a meaningful opportunity to come together, honor the hard work and dedication of our peers, and highlight what makes CoreNet Carolinas truly exceptional.
The 2026 CORE Awards will be held the evening of Thursday, April 30th at The Umstead in Cary, NC.
Call For Nominations is Now Closed.
For additional information, please refer to our CORE Awards FAQ.
The Winners will be announced live at the event. The Award Categories are:
- Innovative Project of the Year Over 50k sqft: Recognizes innovation in workplace design or construction, evaluated by square footage of the build-out.
- Innovative Project of the Year Under 50k sqft: Recognizes innovation in workplace design or construction, evaluated by square footage of the build-out.
- Carolinas Chapter Corporate Real Estate Executive of the Year: Recognizes the Corporate Real Estate Executive that made outstanding and distinguished contributions to their company and to the profession. This executive is dedicated to ensuring a safe, productive, and engaging workspace. This award category is limited to end users.
- Carolinas Chapter Service Provider of the Year: Recognizes an individual whose performance and client interactions provide a uniquely valued experience to those with whom they work and whose actions that transcend experience
- Carolinas Chapter Young Leader of the Year: Recognizes the Young Leader who showed dedication and enthusiasm for their work, contributed to their profession, and recognized by their employer for achieving substantial and lasting influence. This individual exemplifies excellence and should be considered “one to watch” in the field of corporate real estate. The nominee must be age 36 or younger by December 2025.
Thank you to our 2026 CORE Award Sponsors!
Cocktail Reception:
Engagement:
Supporting:
Barringer Construction
DIRTT
Interface
Mohawk Group
For questions, please email carolinas@corenetglobal.org
Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the many exciting ways our members are ushering in a new era of corporate real estate in the Carolinas! To learn more about the CORE Awards and to view our past winners and event photos, please follow these links: