ULI Washington is the host of the preeminent Awards for Excellence, a competitive awards program that honors the people and projects that have had transformational impact in real estate in the Washington Metropolitan area. The Awards Jury is a diverse, representative group of ULI Washington members and seasoned industry professionals who review the applications, deliberate nominations, and select finalists.  

The Case Study Committee works together to develop and execute innovative programming that highlights completed or nearly completed projects throughout the region that are of interest to ULI members and includes a panel of key decision-makers/stakeholders and often a site tour. The committee generally plans four programs per year. Each case study provides detailed information about the ideas, plans, performance, and lessons learned for an exemplary and often award-winning development project. 

The Full Member Engagement Committee seeks to engage and serve ULI Washington’s Full Members by creating unique, intimate, and meaningful opportunities for ULI Full Members to connect, gain market insights, and build relationships with key Washington executives and decision-makers.  

The Future Forum Committee consists of ULI Washington thought leaders who are charged with collaborating to plan the 2024 Future Forum. The committee’s purpose is to conceptualize and execute a summit that will engage leaders across sectors in the region to position equitable, transit-oriented communities as a model for inclusive economic growth, housing that is affordable across income-levels, and sustainable, livable communities. This summit will demonstrate how this model represents an alignment of interests, and that such endeavors are possible with the proper planning, partners and resource allocation. 

ULI Washington’s Inclusive Excellence Steering Committee meets monthly to lead programming for the Pathways to Inclusion Initiative, advise ULI Washington committees on strategies for inclusivity and belonging, and develop policies to advance equitable development and inclusive practices in the built environment.

The ULI Leadership Institute Program Committee consists of program alumni working collaboratively to inform and design the arc of the Institute curriculum, plan and recruit speakers for individual program days, engage program alumni and participants, and contribute to the continuing legacy of the ULI Washington Leadership Institute Program. 

The Membership Committee helps build and retain ULI Washington’s membership. Committee members introduce new members to our offerings, assist existing members in finding their next opportunity, and create a welcoming environment at all events through collaboration with other committees. The Committee works to actively engage and retain members by demonstrating the value of ULI membership.  

The Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) identifies potential TAPs, 1.5-day panels that bring together ULI members to provide guidance on development or planning issues. Committee members are involved in reaching out to local stakeholders interested in a TAP in their community, learning about the area to evaluate stakeholder needs, and select a committee of relevant experts to best execute the TAP. 

The UrbanPlan Committee supports delivery of ULI’s UrbanPlan program to high schools, universities, public officials and community leaders in the Washington metropolitan region. The committee also acts as ambassadors for the program to other ULI members and committees, local jurisdictions and community groups, and in other program support capacities. 

The Women‘s Leadership Initiative (WLI) Steering Committee develops programming to promote and support women as leaders in the real estate industry. WLI opens doors for more women to advance their careers and professional network on their terms through a series of targeted events, skills-building programs, and outreach initiatives.  

The ULI Washington Young Leaders Group (YLG) Committees are comprised of top-talent young professionals who are actively involved in shaping the built environment and the future of the commercial real estate industry. YLG Committees are responsible for organizing and hosting various education, networking, community service, and social events for the Washington, DC region’s real estate community. Committees include Community Service, Education, Membership Engagement, Mentorship, and Programs.

ULI Washington’s NEXT program engages and supports mid-career ULI members (generally ages 35-50) as their responsibilities and leadership roles grow and as they aim to expand their impact in their companies, careers, and communities while broadening their skillset.

*The NEXT program is open to ULI members.

The Pathways to Inclusion Initiative provides up to 15 people of color with scholarships for one year of ULI membership and access to programs designed to serve and support its participants’ professional growth throughout the year. In return, ULI seeks participants who are committed to actively engaging with ULI and supporting ULI’s mission to shape the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide. 

*The Pathways to Inclusion initiative is open to ULI members and non-members.

WLI Circles is a peer-to-peer networking program for participants who identify as women to encourage candid dialogue, idea exchanges, professional development, and collective learning opportunities in groups that meet throughout the program year. Each Circle will have participants from a variety of professional experiences and at different stages in their career to inspire the development of unique learning objectives and to lead to interesting discussions. 

*WLI Circles is open to ULI members and non-members.