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

  • 2024 National Apartment Association Top Employer Award Finalist

  • 2023 Chippewa Economic Development Corporation’s Business Project of the Year

  • Wisconsin Trust Historic Preservation Award for the Veterans’ Affairs Community Resource and Referral Center

  • 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

  • 2020 NAIOP Wisconsin Principal of the Year: Stewart Wangard

  • 2020 Daily Reporter Best Developer For The 4th Consecutive Year

  • 2020 Daily Reporter Best Commercial Real Estate Firm

  • 2020 Daily Reporter Best Retail Real Estate Firm

  • 2020 Daily Reporter Best Property Management Company

  • 2020 Daily Reporter Best Office Building Real Estate Firm

  • 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

  • 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 CARW Bank Loan of the Year Award (1433 North Water Street)

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.

    • Metropolitan Builders Association

    • Wisconsin Builders Association

    • National Association of Home Builders

    • National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)

    • American Planning Association Member (APA)

    • Wisconsin Economic Development Association

    • US Green Building Council (USGBC)

    • Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)

    • Commercial Association of Realtors – Wisconsin (CARW)

    • 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)

    • Urban Land Institute Member (ULI)

    • Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association (WREAA)

    • Wisconsin Realtor Association (WRA)

    • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin (HCCW)

    • North Central Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc (NCMSDC), Minority Business

    • Enterprise – Wisconsin (MBE)

    • IREM Accredited Management Organization (AMO®)

    • Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Department of Defense

    • Wisconsin Supplier Development Council