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Named Education Scholarship Supports CCIM Designees , Fuels Critical Pipeline
The CCIM Institute Foundation reached a significant milestone in late 2023 , awarding its 1,000th Named Education Scholarship ( NES ) and surpassing the $ 1 million mark in payouts to support commercial real estate professionals pursuing their CCIM Designation . The NES program was launched in 2005 .
The Foundation plays a pivotal role in creating these annual scholarships , which are typically $ 1,000 , in partnership with local CCIM chapters . The scholarships help offset the cost of the Designation Curriculum for deserving professionals .
“ The chapters use these scholarships to recognize their members ,” explains Kari Pantol , Executive Director of The CCIM Institute Foundation . “ They are often named in memory or honor of someone who has made important contributions to commercial real estate in their area . The chapter contributes to the scholarship , and The CCIM Institute Foundation matches that initial donation . We then manage the funds and pay out the scholarship . It ’ s a very important partnership and makes a huge impact .”
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The CCIM Institute Foundation is at the epicenter of this scholarship program , notes Tim Blair , CCIM , CPM , a member of The CCIM Institute Foundation Board of Directors , a past President of The CCIM Institute , and owner of Blair Properties . “ It ’ s the facilitator ,” he says .
Cody McGuire , CCIM , is testimony to the significance of these scholarships . McGuire , the 2021-22 Southern Arizona CCIM Chapter President and a banker at CrossFirst Bank , received the James P . Robertson CCIM Scholarship three times .
The scholarship is named in honor of James P . Robertson Jr ., MBA , CCIM , The CCIM Institute Foundation President for 2024 , and a commercial and investment broker at Realty Executives Arizona Territory .
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