Professional Programs

The SIOR Foundation provides grants, scholarships, and awards to support and recognize those currently working in commercial real estate.

David T. Houston Jr., SIOR Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2010, the David T. Houston Jr., SIOR Memorial Fund has instituted an educational scholarship program intended to encourage and promote education for outstanding and deserving individuals within the commercial real estate industry. A $2500 scholarship will be awarded to an active, qualified commercial real estate professional with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the United States or Canada to obtain continuing education to advance his/her knowledge and career in the field of commercial real estate. Application Deadline: July 31.

The Millie Award

The “Millie” is awarded to female SIORs with distinguished careers of outstanding SIOR service and production. The first “Millie” Award was awarded posthumously to Mildred Hanson herself, In Memorium in honor of her many achievements as a pioneer for women in commercial real estate. The latest recipient of the “Millie” Award, is Lynn Reich, SIOR, CCIM.

SIOR Foundation Grants

Do you have a great educational or research idea that could benefit from the Foundation’s support? The SIOR Foundation seeks worthy programs that advance education and research in the commercial real estate industry. The Foundation welcomes your grant ideas and proposals. Please contact us at siorfoundation@sior.com for more information.