Columbus Best Real Estate Deals

Overview

Columbus Business First’s Best Real Estate Deals awards recognize standout commercial real estate transactions in Central Ohio, highlighting projects and deals that significantly impact the region’s economy, development, and built environment. The program is run editorially by Columbus Business First, part of the American City Business Journals network, and is widely followed by brokers, developers, lenders, and corporate real estate leaders. Companies pursue the honor for regional visibility, networking with top market players, and third‑party validation from a respected business publication rather than a pay‑to‑play ranking.

Eligibility Requirements

• Deal or project must involve commercial real estate in the Central Ohio/Columbus market
• Transaction must have closed or project reached a significant milestone during the eligible 2025–2026 time frame defined on the nomination form
• Nominator must provide verifiable deal details (parties involved, size, location, key terms/impact) and be willing to coordinate with principal parties for fact‑checking and coverage