Awards

McWhinney strives to be the best. And our industry awards prove it.

We’re humbled to be recognized by so many prestigious groups, including industry publications and community partners.

 

PCBC Nugget Award Kinston

2023 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards

McWhinney awarded for Arts Commitment_CBCA

CBCA Business for the Arts - Image by Amanda Tipton Photography

mcwhinney receives colorado business committee for the arts art award in 2018

2018 CBCA Art Award - Dairy Block

NAHB BALA Award

2023 NAHB Best in American Living

2018 mayor's design award for dairy block in denver, a mcwhinney commercial mixed use project

2018 Mayor's Design Award - Dairy Block

mcwhinney receives the 2019 Downtown Denver Partnership Award

2019 Downtown Denver Partnership Award - Dairy Block

mcwhinney receives the 2019 dmcar heavy hitter award for dairy block commercial and mixed use redevelopment project

2019 DMCAR Heavy Hitter Award - Dairy Block

mcwhinney receives the 2017 mayor's design award for dairy block in denver

2017 Denver Mayors Design Awards - Dairy Block

mcwhinney receives 2017 NAIOP Award

2017 NAIOP Award - Dairy Block

mcwhinney receives the 2017 NAHB Award for the lakes at centerra, a master planned community

2017 NAHB Award - The Lakes at Centerra

mcwhinney receives the 2015 ULI Impact Award for the denver union station redevelopment project

2015 ULI Impact Award - Denver Union Station

mcwhinney receives the 2015 Denver business journal real estate champions award for denver union station

2015 Denver Business Journal Real Estate Champions Award-Catalyst Award - Denver Union Station

2024

Top 50 Most Influential Business Leaders – Colorado
Honoree Troy McWhinney
BizWest

Best Hotels in the U.S.
Awarded to The Maven at Dairy Block and The Crawford at Denver Union Station
U.S. News & World Report

MICHELIN Key List for Hotels
Awarded to The Crawford Hotel at Denver Union Station and The Santa Monica Proper
-MICHELIN GUIDE

2023

For-Rent Development Up to Three Stories, Best in American Living Awards
Awarded to Railway Flats
–National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB)

Project of the Year and Excellence in Construction, Mega Projects Category
Awarded to FoundryLine
–Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain Chapter (ABCRMC)

Advancement and Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Awarded to McWhinney Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
–NAIOP Colorado Awards of Achievement

Platinum Award for On The Boards Community, Best in American Living Awards
Awarded to Kinston at Centerra
–National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

Most Captivating Amenity Experience, Tributes Award
Awarded to Railway Flats at Centerra
–Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD)

Business of the Year Award
Awarded to McWhinney & Baseline
–Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities (BCAH)

Award of Merit Winner for Best Community Amenity, Gold Nugget Awards
Awarded to Kinston Hub at Centerra
PCBC The ART of Design

Best on the Boards Site Plan, PCBC Gold Nugget Awards
Awarded to Kinston at Centerra
PCBC The ART of Design

Business for the Arts Honoree – Colorado
Honoring McWhinney for outstanding partnerships, engagement and support with the arts and creative industries.
Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA)

Platinum Award for Community Facility of the Year, Best in American Living Awards
Awarded to Kinston Hub at Centerra
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

Platinum Award for Best in Mountain Region, Best in American Living Awards
Awarded to Kinston Hub at Centerra
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

2022

#1 Best Hotel in Austin – Austin Proper Hotel
Travel + Leisure, World’s Best Awards 

Top 5 Best Hotels in Denver – The Maven at Dairy Block
Travel + Leisure -0

Top 25 Hotels in Southwest & West – The Maven at Dairy Block
Conde Nast Traveler’s List

2021

ULI Americas Award of Excellence – Dairy Block
Honoring superior development efforts with the highest standards of achievement in land use
-Urban Land Institute (ULI)

Hyatt Select Service Strategic Partner Award
Celebrates a company’s culture, performance and operating philosophies, along with its strong, multi-brand relationship with Hyatt
Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Colorado’s First Sustainable Landscape Community – Centerra
Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC)

2020

Most Admired CEO – Chad McWhinney
Denver Business Journal (DBJ)

2019

Business for the Arts – Dairy Block
Honoring exemplary organizations that have gone above and beyond to support the arts and creative industries
-Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA)

Top Denver Retail Landlord – Dairy Block
Heavy Hitters in Commercial Real Estate Awards
Denver Metro Commercial Association of REALTORS (DMCAR)

Downtown Denver Award – Dairy Block
Downtown Denver Partnership

2018

LoDo Lights Award – Dairy Block
LoDo District. Inc. 

Colorado’s First Community Wildlife Habitat – Centerra
National Wildlife Federation (NWF)

2017

2017 Design Awards
2017 Honorable Mention – Commercial or Institutional, The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block
AIA Colorado, AIA Denver

NAHB Best in American Living Awards
Platinum Award for Community Facility – The Lake Club at The Lakes at Centerra
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

Distinctive Denver Design
2017 Winner, The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block
Mayor’s Design Awards

LEsolutions Awards – Exceptional Planning
High Plains School, PK-8
The Association 4 Learning Environments

2016

Best in American Living
Platinum Community Facility Award – The Lakes at Centerra Lake Club
-National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

Best of Region
Rocky Mountain Region Award – The Lakes at Centerra Lake Club
-National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

 

2015

Development Deal of the Year – Denver Union Station
Awarded to Union Station Alliance, comprised of McWhinney, Urban Neighborhoods, Sage Hospitality, REGen LLC & Larimer Associates-National Association of Industrial & Office Properties (NAIOP)Real Estate Champions Award – Denver Union StationThe Catalyst Award was given to the Denver Union Station Team, comprised of McWhinney, Urban Neighborhoods, Sage Hospitality, REGen LLC & Larimer Associates
-Denver Business Journal

Downtown Denver Award – Denver Union Station
Awarded to Denver Union Station Project Authority, RTD, Union Station Alliance and Union Station Neighborhood Company
-Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc.

Urban Land Institute Global Awards for Excellence
Awarded to Denver Union Station Development Partners for leadership, community contribution, innovations, public/private partnerships, environmental protection/enhancement, financial viability and response to societal needs.
-ULI

Limelight Award – Denver Union Station
The LoDo District awarded the Denver Union Station Team the Spotlight Award for raising $1M at the Great Hall Gala
-LoDo District, Inc.

2014

Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Troy McWhinney awarded Entrepreneur of the Year
Colorado State University Everitt Real Estate Center

State of Colorado – House of Representatives
Chad McWhinney receives commendations from the Colorado House of Representatives
Recognized for Denver Union Station restoration and contributions to City of Denver and the State of Colorado

 

 

2011

Excellence in Landscape Award
Grand Award – Award Winning Project, Centerra
Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado

2010

Excellence in Landscape Award
Best use of color at Centerra
Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado

SDA Collaboration Award
SDA Honoree – Centerra Metropolitan District
Special District Association of Colorado

2009

ASLA Professional Design Award
Chapungu Sculpture Park and Planning & Urban Design for Centerra Natural Areas–ASLA ColoradoMS Hope AwardMS Hope award given to Chad & Troy McWhinney
National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Colorado Chapter

BBB Torch Award
Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Award for Business Ethics
Better Business Bureau in Northern Colorado and Greater Wyoming

Developer of the Year – Colorado
Awarded for making the most significant contributions to the Colorado real estate market in 2009
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)

 

2008

50 Best Small & Medium Companies to Work
No. 11 on the list of the 50 Best Small and Medium Companies to Work in America
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Great Places to Work Institute (GPTW)

2007

50 Best Small & Medium Companies to Work
No. 13 on the list of the 50 Best Small and Medium Companies to Work in America
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Great Places to Work Institute (GPTW)

Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Chad McWhinney awarded Entrepreneur of the Year
Colorado State University Everitt Real Estate Center

Excellence in Landscape
Centerra Metropolitan District and ValleyCrest
Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado

 

2006

Office Building of the Year
The Office Building of the Year Award – Rangeview One
Denver Metro Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA)

Top Corporate Interior Design Project
Top Corporate Interior Design Project in CO – Heska Corporate
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

2005

United Way Leadership Award
Leadership Award given to McWhinney Enterprises
United Way of Larimer County

2004

No. 1 Fastest-Growing Private Company
Mercury 100 Award – No. 1 Fastest Growing Private Company – McWhinney Enterprises
Northern Colorado Business ReportDevelopment of the Year

Development of the Year
Centerra
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)

Office Development of the Year
Office Development of the Year (under 100,000 Sq. Ft.) – Rangeview One–National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)

United Way Community Teamwork Award
Community Teamwork Award – McWhinney Enterprises
United Way of Larimer County

No. 1 Selling Master-Planned Community
No. 1 Selling Master-Planned Community in Northern Colorado – Centerra
The Genesis Group

EDAW Honor Award
Centerra Design Guidelines, EDAW Honor Award, Planning + Urban Design Category
American Society of Landscape Architects, Colorado Chapter

Owner/Developer of the Year
Owner/Developer of the Year – McWhinney Enterprises
Denver Metropolitan Commercial Association of Realtors (DMCAR)

Bravo! Entrepreneur of the Year
Bravo! Entrepreneur of the Year awarded to Chad & Troy McWhinney
Northern Colorado Business Report

Neighborhood of the Year
Neighborhood of the Year & 7 Bar Awards High Plains Village at Centerra
Sales & Marketing Council of the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver

Project of the Year
Project of the Year – Office Category – One ConAgra Drive
Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate & Construction Management/Daniels College of Business/University of Denver

2003

No. 1 Fastest-Growing Private Company
Mercury 100 Award – No. 1 Fastest Growing Private Company – McWhinney Enterprises
Northern Colorado Business Report

Development of the Year
Development of the Year – Centerra
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)

Office Development of the Year
Office Development of the Year (under 100,000 Sq. Ft.) – Rangeview One
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)

United Way Community Teamwork Award
Community Teamwork Award – McWhinney Enterprises
United Way of Larimer County

No. 1 Selling Master-Planned Community
No. 1 Selling Master-Planned Community in Northern Colorado – Centerra
The Genesis Group

EDAW Honor Award
Centerra Design Guidelines, EDAW Honor Award, Planning + Urban Design Category
American Society of Landscape Architects, Colorado Chapter

Owner/Developer of the Year
Owner/Developer of the Year – McWhinney Enterprises
Denver Metropolitan Commercial Association of Realtors (DMCAR)

Bravo! Entrepreneur of the Year
Bravo! Entrepreneur of the Year awarded to Chad & Troy McWhinney
Northern Colorado Business Report

Neighborhood of the Year
Neighborhood of the Year & 7 Bar Awards – High Plains Village at Centerra
Sales & Marketing Council of the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver

Project of the Year
Project of the Year – Office Category – One ConAgra Drive
Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate & Construction Management/Daniels College of Business/University of Denver

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