J. Bradley Kennedy Scholarship
The J. Bradley Kennedy Scholarship was established to strengthen the workforce and help ensure industry professionals have access to higher education to advance their careers. Funded through contributions from friends and colleagues, the scholarship provides an educational opportunity for a deserving individual who demonstrates a financial need and is pursuing, entering, or already engaged in a career in the property or facility management industries.
BOMI established the J. Bradley Kennedy Scholarship in 2011 to honor Mr. J. Bradley (Brad) Kennedy’s focus on excellence and his lifelong commitment to education. Brad served as property manager for the White House and on BOMI’s Board of Trustees for 17 years and was appointed as Chairman Emeritus in 2010. His commitment and loyalty to developing continuing education in the property management industry remained steadfast throughout his long career.
The application process opens on March 1 each year and closes June 30. Completed applications are evaluated in an objective and nondiscriminatory manner by an independent selection committee composed of experienced industry members. Details on scholarship requirements and policies can be found below.
2024 & 2023 Recipients
2024
Jhenna Gregoire-Zepeda
Property Manager, Industrial
Jones Lang Lasalle
2024
Julius Franklin
Building Engineer.
Frauenshuh Inc.
2023
Dinora Ramirez
Property Manager
Thomas Park Management
2023
Phil Quartuccio
Assistant Property Manager
1133 Avenue of the Americas
The J. Michael Coleman Scholarship
Applications are closed and will reopen in Winter 2025
The BOMA Foundation honors Mike Coleman through this scholarship, which allows up to 10 emerging professionals to attend the conference for the first time. Registration is covered, along with a travel stipend, plus invaluable networking opportunities and connections that last a lifetime.
Named in honor of J. Michael Coleman, BOMA Fellow, who had a successful career in the security industry, working for more than 30 years as the top commercial real estate expert for AlliedBarton Security (now Allied Universal) before retiring in 2016. Mike’s generosity, dedication, and mentorship were hallmarks of his active, decades-long involvement with BOMA. Among his many contributions to the BOMA community, Mike served on BOMA International's Executive Committee and the BOMA Foundation Board. The mission of the J. Michael Coleman Scholarship fund is to support emerging professionals in their careers and their involvement in BOMA.
Congratulations to our 2025 winners:
- Rachel Hall, Hospitality at Work, BOMA Denver Metro
- Natalie Boyd, Rockhill Management, BOMA San Francisco
- Nyle Clemons, Cushman & Wakefield, BOMA Philadelphia
- Caleb Rowe, StateStreet Group, BOMA Mississippi
- Emily Plaisance, Cushman & Wakefield, BOMA St. Louis
- Amanda Kirk, University of Utah Real Estate Operations, BOMA Utah
- Shanada Hicks, Dunton Commercial, BOMA Denver Metro
- Christina Kowalski, Arden Logistic Parks, BOMA Columbus
- Haley Moebs, Kilroy Realty, BOMA San Diego
- Alberto Lizarzabal, Cushman & Wakefield, BOMA Denver
Yardi-BOMA Sustainability Grant
Applications are closed and will reopen in Spring 2026
The Sustainability Grant is awarded to a select group of recipients involved in sustainability initiatives for the commercial real estate industry. The grant covers registration to attend the BOMA International Conference & Expo, plus $1,000 travel stipend to offset the travel costs.
Congratulations to our 2025 winners:
- Jennifer Ashley; Dallas, TX; CBRE
- Eoghan Foley; Renton, WA; CBRE
- Bob Christian; Beloit, WI; Hendricks Commercial Properties
- Hayley Thomas; Seattle, WA; CBRE
- Stephany Ojeda Tunjar; Honolulu, HI; Sofos Realty Corporation
- Felishia Thomas; Dublin, OH; Arden Logistics Parks
- Charles Gatje; NJ; Vision Management, LLC
- Sahar Del Villar; Houston, TX; JLL
- Lane Johnston; Fort Worth, TX; William C Jennings Management Co
- Homero Nunez; Rosenberg, TX; Hilcorp