Awards and Honors

 At IDI, we are honored and humbled when we receive accolades for our achievements. From awards for industry performance to employees garnering kudos for service, we appreciate the recognition.

 

2012

South Florida Business Journal: Top 100 Power Leaders

Fort Lauderdale Office

Scott Helms named one of the top leaders in the South Florida region.

CPE magazine: Industrial Property Executive of the Year

Corporate Headquarters

Tim Gunter named one of the top executives in industrial real estate.

PACE Award: Platinum Winner

Corporate Headquarters

Recognized as one of Atlanta's most outstanding workplaces for commuters.

Top 25 Largest Commercial Real Estate Developers

Cincinnati Development Office

IDI selected as the top commercial real estate developer in the Cincinnati area.

2011

TIAA-CREF 2011 Four Diamond Award

Atlanta and Chicago Property Management Offices

IDI’s Atlanta and Chicago Market Offices received recognition for Consistent Property Management Excellence from TIAA-CREF for the Shawnee Ridge Industrial Portfolio and the Chicago Industrial Portfolio.

Top Commercial Property Managers

Dallas Development and Property Management Office

IDI’s Dallas Market Office is ranked among the Top 20 of Commercial Property Managers as published in the Dallas Business Journal on November 11, 2011.
 

2010

Industrial Deal of the Year Award

Cincinnati Development Office

The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky NAIOP Chapter recognized IDI’s 678,000-square-foot facility in Boone County, Kentucky, as the Industrial Deal of the Year.

Atlanta Business Chronicle
Deals of the Decade Awards, Finalist

Corporate Headquarters

IDI was selected as a finalist in the design category for proactively implementing sustainable design elements in our industrial facilities.

SIOR Industrial Largest Volume Transaction Award

Chicago Development and Property Management Office

The Chicago chapter of SIOR selected IDI’s $30-million-build-to-suit project in Aurora, Illinois, as the largest industrial dollar volume transaction in 2009.
 

2009

Industrial Build-to-Suit of the Year Award

Chicago Development and Property Management Office

The NAIOP Chicago Chapter recognized IDI’s 525,000-square-foot facility in Aurora, Illinois, as the Industrial Build-to-Suit of the Year.

PACE Award, Runner Up

Corporate Headquarters

The company placed second as one of Atlanta’s most outstanding workplaces for commuters in the medium-sized business category.

LEED® Gold

Philadelphia Development Office

The Porsche build-to-suit project in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley attained LEED Gold certification in 2009.

LEED® Gold

Corporate Headquarters

IDI’s corporate headquarters in Atlanta received LEED Gold certification in 2009.

LEED® Silver

Atlanta Development and Property Management Office

Building A at WestPoint at Riverside attained LEED Silver certification in 2009.

LEED® Silver

Chicago Development and Property Management Office

Building 2 at Bolingbrook Corporate Center West received LEED Silver certification in 2009.

LEED® Silver

Chicago Development and Property Management Office

Building 9 at Rock Run Business Park attained LEED Silver certification in 2009.

LEED® Silver

Dallas Development and Property Management Office

Building B at Arlington Commerce Center received LEED Silver certification in 2009.

LEED® Silver

Dallas Development and Property Management Office

Building B at Speedway Distribution Center received LEED Silver certification in 2009.

LEED® Silver

Memphis Development and Property Management Office

Building A at Crossroads Distribution Center received LEED Silver certification in 2009.

Atlanta Business Chronicle CFO of the Year Award 

Corporate Headquarters

Linda Booker, Senior Vice President and CFO, was honored with her second award of 2009 as the top CFO in the small, private-company category. The award recognizes CFO’s in the metro Atlanta area who make invaluable contributions to the success of their companies.

Houston Business Journal Landmark Award

Dallas Development and Property Management Office

This award from the city’s leading real estate publication recognized IDI’s Greenspoint Business Center as a top five finalist for its significant impact on the local real estate market.

NAIOP Sustainable Development Award

Memphis Development and Property Management Office

This industry trade association honored Crossroads Business Center outside of Memphis for incorporating sustainable design and construction elements in a project that has proven to be both environmentally efficient and economically successful.

Atlanta Woman magazine Women on the Way

Corporate Headquarters

Linda Booker, Senior Vice President and CFO, was recognized as one of Atlanta’s “Women on the Way.” The award, presented by Atlanta Woman magazine – a publication dedicated to professional and civic-minded women – recognizes top executives for their career achievements, professional involvement and community service.

 

2008

LEED® Silver

Chicago Development and Property Management Office

Building 4 at Bolingbrook Corporate Center West received LEED Silver certification in 2008.
 
LEED® Silver

Atlanta Development and Property Management Office

Building A at Tradeport East Business Center in Savannah received LEED Silver certification in 2008.
 
LEED® Silver

Memphis Development and Property Management Office

Building F at Crossroads Distribution Center received LEED Silver certification in 2008.

Atlanta Business Chronicle Best Places to Work

Corporate Headquarters/Atlanta Development and Property Management Office

This annual award honors Atlanta’s best places to work based on employee surveys covering categories such as work environment, employee satisfaction and career development opportunities. IDI placed in the top five.

Graphic Design USA magazine American Graphic Design Award

Corporate Headquarters

IDI was recognized for the launch of its new brand identity. The design contest has honored the best marketing efforts for four decades and in 2008, judged more than 10,000 entries to select winners in several design and media categories, including corporate identity, logos and Internet design.

NAIOP Georgia Chapter Industrial Development Firm of the Year

Atlanta Development and Property Management Office

The NAIOP Georgia Chapter honored the industrial development firm of the year for innovation in development, community service, impact on the community and sensitivity to the environment. IDI received special recognition for its LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) projects.

Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work

Dallas Development and Property Management Office

This annual award honors the community’s best places to work based on employee surveys covering categories such as work environment, employee satisfaction and career development opportunities. The Dallas office placed in the top ten.

NAIOP Tampa Bay Chapter Industrial Deal of the Year

Fort Lauderdale Development and Property Management Office

The NAIOP Tampa Bay Chapter annually selects the industrial deal of the year that had the most impact on the real estate community. IDI’s Florida Office was honored for its American Tire Distributors lease at Madison Business Center in Tampa.

NAIOP Tampa Bay Chapter Outstanding Industrial Building

Fort Lauderdale Development and Property Management Office

The NAIOP Tampa Bay Chapter annually honors the region’s top project for design innovation, logistical benefits and positive impact on the real estate community. IDI’s Florida Office was recognized for its Madison Business Center Building E.

BOMA Memphis Chapter Going Green Award

Memphis Development and Property Management Office

In the inaugural year for this award category, the industry trade association honored sustainable business practices. IDI received special recognition for its LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) development at Crossroads Distribution Center.

BOMA Memphis Chapter Tornado Award

Memphis Development and Property Management Office

In this special category, BOMA honored IDI for its quick and effective response to tenants’ needs following the area’s February 2008 tornadoes.

Commercial Property News (CPN) magazine Executive of the Year Awards

Corporate Headquarters

This leading trade publication recognizes the real estate industry’s top executives based on the voting of peers. Tim Gunter, President and CEO, was named one of the top three executives in the Industrial Real Estate category.

 

2007

Atlanta Business Chronicle Best Places to Work

Corporate Headquarters/Atlanta Development and Property Management Office

This annual award honors Atlanta’s best places to work based on employee surveys covering categories such as work environment, employee satisfaction and career development opportunities. IDI’s placed in the top ten.

Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work

Dallas Development and Property Management Office

This annual award honors the Dallas area’s best places to work based on employee surveys covering categories such as work environment, employee satisfaction and career development opportunities.

NAIOP South Florida Chapter Industrial Developer of the Year

Fort Lauderdale Development and Property Management Office

The NAIOP South Florida Chapter honored the industrial development firm of the year for innovation in development, community service, impact on the community and sensitivity to the environment.

NAIOP South Florida Chapter Industrial Lease of the Year

Fort Lauderdale Development and Property Management Office

The NAIOP South Florida Chapter honored the industrial lease of the year that had the most impact on the real estate community. IDI’s Ft. Lauderdale office was recognized for its 267,250-square-foot lease with Royal Caribbean at Weston Business Center.

BOMA Memphis Chapter Best Landscaping at an Industrial Park

Memphis Development and Property Management Office

As part of its annual “Awards of Distinction,” BOMA recognized Airways Distribution Center for its outstanding landscaping features.

BOMA Memphis Chapter Community Involvement Award

Memphis Development and Property Management Office

At the trade association’s annual “Awards of Distinction,” IDI was honored for its Hoopfest event, which raised funds for the Baddour Center, a community for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Urban Land Institute, Atlanta District Frank Carter Community Achievement Award

Corporate Headquarters

ULI, a nonprofit research and educational organization promoting responsible land use, recognized IDI’s founder, Henry D. “Greg” Gregory, for his lifetime of achievement in the real estate and Atlanta community at large.