TOBY Award & certificate of excellence

Overview

Is your building one of the best in town? High-performing, efficient, well-run and a great place to work?

The BOMA Nova Scotia Award of Excellence recognizes the best in commercial building management throughout Nova Scotia. It is the gateway to the national TOBY Awards and the BOMA International Awards, and a great way to show your tenants and prospective tenants how your building stands out.

Entry Fee: $150.00 + HST (invoiced upon application completion). Entry fee must be paid to participate.

Award Details:

Eligibility

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

• The building must be owned or managed by a BOMA Nova Scotia member in good standing

• The building must have been occupied for at least one full year from the date of first tenant occupancy

• The building must be BOMA BEST certified

• No building may be entered in more than one category

• Submit a complete application by March 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Categories:

• Office Building

• Mixed-Use & Public Assembly

• Renovated

• Retail

• Industrial

Judging & Evaluation

• Judging is based on the written submission and compliance with all award requirements

• Submissions will be reviewed in detail by a select panel of judges

• Shortlisted buildings will be contacted for an on-site inspection, which is part of the evaluation process

• Decisions of the judges are final

Advancement Opportunity

Winners in each category are eligible to advance to the 2026 BOMA Canada National Awards and may qualify for the BOMA International Awards.

Questions

Contact us by email at memberservices@bomanovascotia.com, or by phone at 902-425-3717 for any questions.