CREW Network 2025 Convention Professional Development Award Application

CREW Network Convention
Professional Development Award Application

October 8^th – 10^th 2025 | Austin, TX

To our valuable CREW Miami members:

Professional development is one of the unique opportunities our CREW Miami Chapter offers its members.  To that end, we will be granting two (2) CREW Miami members a $3,000 award to attend the annual CREW Network Convention being held this year in Austin, Texas on October 8^th – 10^th.

The CREW Network Convention brings together more than 1,300 commercial real estate leaders annually for deal making, business networking, industry education and leadership development. If you are looking to expand your business network and learn about the latest trends, technologies and innovative projects in our industry, this event is for you.

Commercial real estate professionals come to the CREW Network Convention to network, learn, meet potential new business partners, find careers, and reconnect with longtime industry colleagues.

See the full schedule, featured speakers, and more here:

 2025 CREW Network Convention | CREW Network

This is a unique award not offered by every chapter, so don’t hesitate to apply today for a chance to be one of our CREW Miami Chapter awardees! 

Two (2) CREW Miami members will be awarded up to $3,000 USD to cover: 

• Retreat registration fee ($1,299)
• Hotel accommodations (3 nights at $289/night + tax)
• Airfare (up to $600)
• Miscellaneous (up to $200)

Note: The Award may not cover all your expenses.  Your expenses up to $3,000 USD must be documented to receive reimbursement from CREW Miami.  Any additional expenses will be the responsibility of the Awardee.

Applicant Requirements:

·       Must have been an active member of CREW Miami for a minimum of 1 year.
·       Must have completed a CREWbiz profile on the CREW Network website, including a photo.
·       If you are currently on a Committee, please have your Committee Chair, Co-Chair or a Board Director complete the attached Recommendation Form.

Responsibilities of the Awardee:

·       Attend the Convention for all three (3) days, with attendance at all sessions, workshops, and meals.
·       Prepare a recap article on your Summit experience that will be posted in the CREW Miami newsletter and social media (500 words).  Article is due within 2 weeks after the Summit.  Submit article to Cristina Zampieri, 2025 CREW Miami Communications Director.
·       Provide receipts evidencing up to $3,000 USD of expenses.  Expenses are subject to review.  Submit receipts to Sarah Zhou, 2025 CREW Miami Treasurer, at szhou@bpm.com.
·       Commit to a CREW Miami committee for a minimum of 1 year.

Deadlines and Important Dates:

·       Friday, August 1st: CREW Miami Professional Development Award Application deadline (using the form below)
·       Friday, August 1st: Committee Recommendation Form submission (if applicable, using the form below)
·       Friday, August 8th: CREW Miami Professional Development Awardee Selection (applicants will be informed via email)
·       Friday, October 24^th: Article due from Awardee for inclusion in CREW Miami newsletter