Avison Young celebrates U.S. winners of Connect Media’s Women in Real Estate Awards 2025
Awards recognize women whose leadership, achievements and mentorship roles have made significant impact in the industry
Chicago, IL – Global commercial real estate advisor Avison Young is pleased to announce that two of its U.S.-based professionals have been chosen as recipients of Connect Media’s Women in Real Estate Awards 2025.
Principal and Senior Director of Avison Young’s Retail Services group, Heather Almond, was selected for the Seattle and Northwest category, and Sally Zesut, Senior Vice President, Capital Markets Group was chosen for California.
The Women in Real Estate Awards are an annual recognition program run by Connect Media (through Connect CRE) that celebrates outstanding women in commercial real estate. The awards highlight women whose leadership, achievements and mentorship roles have made significant impact in the industry.
In the 2025 edition, the program covers a national level plus 10 regional markets: California, Texas, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Florida/Gulf, Seattle, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. Entries are chosen from hundreds of nominations/submissions, and winners are selected based on their accomplishments, influence, leadership, and mentorship.
“Heather and Sally are exceptionally well-deserving of Connect Media’s Women in Real Estate Awards. Both are experienced, proven, and highly talented commercial real estate professionals who consistently go above and beyond—not only for their clients, but also in their communities. Their active leadership and involvement in industry organizations exemplify the integrity, commitment, and excellence that this recognition celebrates,” said Harry Klaff, Principal and U.S. President of Avison Young.
About Avison Young
Avison Young creates real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people. As a private company, our clients collaborate with an empowered partner who is invested in their success. Our integrated talent realizes the full potential of real estate by using global intelligence platforms that provide clients with insights and advantage. Together, we can create healthy, productive workplaces for employees, cities that are centers for prosperity for their citizens, and built spaces and places that create a net benefit to the economy, the environment and the community.
Avison Young is a 2025 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation, having retained its Best Managed designation for 14 consecutive years.
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