Recognition and awards for Avison Young
We move our industry forward.

We’re bold thinkers, smart strategists and innovators, and we’ve got the receipts to prove it.

We’re proud of the recognition we get, and the industry awards we win, that celebrate the way we show up for our people, our clients and our company day in, day out.

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14 times a winner

Our fresh thinking has helped us win and hold onto the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation for 14 years in a row.

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One of the most innovative

We’re proud to be named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies for 2025, a recognition of our forward-thinking approach and real-world impact.

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One of the Best Midsize Employers in America

We’re one of Forbes 2025 America’s Best Midsize Employers. We like to say we created a culture first, and then a company to do what we love – and we’re delighted to be recognized for it.

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One of the most transformative companies

Being named as Kato’s 2024 Digital Transformation Agency of the Year is a great way to say we’re driving smarter, more agile solutions for our people, so they can deliver efficient and innovative work for our clients.

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One of the most recognized marketing teams

Our marketing teams brought home multiple MarCom Awards in 2025 (5x Platinum, 3x Gold). These wins are the result of talented marketers collaborating across borders, rolling up their sleeves, bringing bold ideas to life, raising the bar together, and delivering work that makes a real impact.

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In the spotlight

Our work and ideas are regularly featured in leading industry and business publications. From market insights to workplace innovation, these stories reflect how we’re helping shape the future of commercial real estate.

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Real Estate Execs Support Warsh Appointment to Fed Chair

The Wall Street Journal

Mark Rose, chief executive of commercial real estate firm Avison Young, said President Trump's selection of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair should calm some concerns about the Federal Reserve's future independence. While Warsh knows that Trump is intent on cutting interest rates, “I don't think that he's going to get pushed around," Rose said of the president’s nominee.

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Avison Young's Positive Insights for the 2026 Real Estate Market

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Avison Young has recently highlighted an intriguing perspective on the future of the commercial real estate (CRE) market as we approach 2026. According to their latest report, a notable rise in optimism is palpable among industry professionals. Almost 70% of Avison Young's experts forecast increased market activity compared to just 51% mid-year. This promising shift emphasizes the rebuilding of confidence within the sector.

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The most innovative urban development and real estate companies for 2025

Fast Company

Avison Young’s Office Busyness Index provides a more accurate portrait of utilization, and guidance for better workplaces. In less than ten weeks, nearly 2,000 potential clients inquired about the index and the insights it offers. As the great office shake out continues, Avison Young believes the best data will lead to the best deals.

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Avison Young Reports Increasing Confidence in U.S. Outlook for 2026

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“Commercial real estate is a major cornerstone of local and national economic growth – providing spaces for businesses to operate and bringing vibrancy to communities,” said Harry Klaff, Principal and U.S. President of Avison Young. “As we look toward 2026, confidence and optimism are continuing to build across U.S. markets. It’s shaping up to be a year of renewed investment, sector growth opportunity, and stronger fundamentals driving a resilient landscape."

“For the commercial real estate sector, an interest-rate cut on Wednesday would be nothing but positive, said Mark rose, CEO of real estate firm Avison Young. "This is a shot in the arm,” Rose said. “This is a confidence boost. Any time you can factor into your developments or your investments a lower cost of capital, it’s a positive."

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Avison Young CEO: Rate cut would be a 'shot in the arm' for CRE

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