Real Estate Development Awards & Affiliations
Our intention of being a different kind of commercial real estate firm, one inspired by a true passion for development, has served us well. We are steadfast in our beliefs, stick to our principles, and work hard building for communities, with communities. Our hard work and dedication haven’t gone unnoticed by the groups, communities and government officials we work alongside. Not only have we been a part of creating some amazing sustainable spaces over the years, but we’ve racked up a few awards for our part as well.
Wangard Partners’ Real Estate Development Awards
- 2022 AEC Best Of Gold Winner: Commercial Real Estate Firm, Property Management, Real Estate Company
- 2022 Milwaukee Mayor’s Design Award – Eagleknit Innovation Hub
- 2021 Daily Reporter: Best Commercial Real Estate Firm, Best Real Estate Firm, Best Property Management Company
- 2019 Daily Reporter Best Developer Reader Rankings Award
- 2018 Mayor’s Design Award for 1433 North Water Street (Design that Grabs You – Major Projects)
- Urban Land Institute’s Global Award for Excellence for 1433 North Water Street Riverwalk
- Wisconsin Trust Historic Preservation Award for the Veterans’ Affairs Community Resource and Referral Center
- 2018 Business Journal Real Estate Award for Milwaukee Tool
- 2018 Business Journal Real Estate Award for Freshwater Plaza
- 2018 Business Journal Real Estate Award for 1433 North Water Street (Bader Rutter)
- 2018 Daily Reporter Best Developer Reader Rankings Award
- 2017 Daily Reporter Top Project Award for Freshwater Plaza
- 2017 Daily Reporter Top Project Award for Milwaukee Tool
- 2017 Daily Reporter Top Project Award for 1433 North Water Street
- 2017 Metropolitan Milwaukee Sewerage District (MMSD) Green Luminaries Award Freshwater Plaza
- 2017 CARW Bank Loan of the Year Award (1433 North Water Street)
- USGBC Wisconsin’s People Choice Award
- City of Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office’s Better Buildings Challenge (ReEnergizer of the Year Award)
Wangard Partners’ Real Estate Certifications & Affiliations
We believe in going beyond what is simply required. As a commercial real estate development company, we strive for continuous improvements, embrace sustainability as a way of life and meet both the letter and the spirit of laws of regulations. In addition to maintaining the necessary CRE licensures and required continuing education classes, we have obtained the following professional credentials, certifications and affiliations to ensure the work we do is the best that it can be and makes a positive impact in the communities we serve.
CRE Certifications
Wisconsin Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
High Pointe Office Center LEED certified Existing Building: Operations and Maintenance
High Pointe Office Center ENERGY STAR Label, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012
IREM Accredited Management Organization (AMO®)
Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Department of Defense
Wisconsin Supplier Development Council
Regal Beloit Corporation LEED certified from the USGBC
CRE Affiliations
National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)
Wisconsin Minority Business Opportunity Committee (MBOC)
Wisconsin Economic Development Association
US Green Building Council (USGBC)
Green Building Initiative | Green Globes Program
ENERGY STAR Partner
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin (CAR-W)
Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC)
Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP)
National Association of Realtors (NAR)
NEWaukee
Urban Land Institute Member (ULI)
Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association (WREAA)
Wisconsin Realtor Association (WRA)
Wisconsin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (HCCW)
Watertown Chamber of Commerce
Waukesha County Business Alliance
Chippewa Falls Chamber of Commerce
Oconomowoc Chamber of Commerce
West Suburban Chamber of Commerce
Wauwatosa Chamber of Commerce
