Avison Young celebrates 15 years in a row among Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Commercial real estate firm maintains Platinum Club member designation
Toronto, ON – Global commercial real estate advisor, Avison Young, is honoured to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 15th year in a row, with a Platinum Club designation. The 2026 Best Managed winners are the best-in-class of private Canadian-owned companies demonstrating leadership in strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, and innovation, governance and financial performance.
“Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs, recognizing world-class businesses. It humbles me to have Avison Young recognized for leading with strategy and purpose, and for embracing our people and our clients through our commitment to culture, innovation, and strong business results,” said Mark Rose, Chair and CEO of Avison Young. “This significant validation at home, in Canada, motivates us to continue building upon our global presence, known for our growth and technology platforms, and for driving success.”
Avison Young remains a great place to work and to be a client, based on a principal-led model. The firm is steered by more than 700 principals around the world who are industry leaders that exemplify partnership, collaboration, and a people-first mentality. Together, they work toward developing top talent; improving the firm’s service delivery platform to support clients’ evolving business needs; advancing ESG and wellness strategies; and investing in technology and innovation that shape critical decisions.
“Best Managed is a prestigious award that recognizes the significant and ongoing contributions within Canada’s business landscape,” said Ruby Williams, Partner & National Leader, M&A Advisory and Canada’s Best Managed Co-Leader. “Companies, such as Avison Young, who attain this high standard of excellence demonstrate consistent adaptability, versatility, and strategic acuity. Year after year, they thrive in a competitive, rapidly changing market and should be proud of their growth.”
Applicants are evaluated by an independent panel of judges with representation from program sponsors and special guests.
About Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Canada’s Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for private Canadian owned and managed companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada’s Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada’s Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, Norton Rose Fulbright, EDC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca.
About Avison Young:
Avison Young is a global commercial real estate advisory firm that’s been committed to making great places for people since 1978. With more than 100 offices and 4,000+ real estate professionals worldwide, the firm combines global reach with market intelligence to help move the industry forward. Its expertise spans across all aspects of commercial real estate including office, industrial, retail, capital markets, multi-residential, hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, land and development, institutional, and a broad range of specialty practices to deliver customized solutions that meet clients’ needs.
Avison Young has achieved Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation for 15 consecutive years, reflecting strong business performance and sustained growth.
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Andrea Zviedris: [email protected], Director, Communications and Media Relations – Canada
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