CORFAC Honors Members with Excellence Awards

CORFAC International is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Member Excellence Awards, which recognize individuals who provide vision, ingenuity, and dedication to our global network. The recipients were announced by 2026 President Joe Santaularia of Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services/CORFAC International during the Fall Summit in Chicago, September 23-26.

“There’s a deep well of excellence in the CORFAC network,” Santaularia said. “It was my honor to give these prestigious awards to three individuals who’ve helped to raise the profile of the organization around the world.”

Olen Monsees Award

The Olen Monsees Award recognizes an individual who goes above and beyond to add value and improve the CORFAC network.

This year’s recipient is Jason Price, Executive Director of Marketing and Research at Commercial Properties Inc./CORFAC International in Tempe, Arizona. As an active member for the past 15 years, he has introduced innovative ideas and strategies to help elevate the CORFAC brand worldwide.

As a co-leader of CORFAC’s Marketing and Branding Committee and past member of the Technology and Communications Committees, Jason has championed the network’s value within his firm; helped organize CORFAC’s presence at ICSC, the retail industry’s largest trade show; assisted in recruiting new members; promoted the brand and recommended the use of network-wide technology tools.

Thomas B. Hayes Jr. Award

The Thomas B. Hayes Jr. Award recognizes a person who has shared innovative and creative ideas relevant to commercial real estate brokerage.

Trent Scott, CCIM, Principal of First Capital Property Group/CORFAC International in Orlando, Florida, was recognized with the 2026 Hayes Award. Trent has improved the network with innovative ideas in marketing, business development, member recruitment, and firm engagement. In the past year, he has been instrumental in helping the network implement a new platform for tracking transaction data.

Over the past three years, Trent has served as CORFAC’s Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice President. In January, he will assume the role of 2027 President of the network.

Steven H. Podolsky International Member of the Year Award

This award was created to honor Steve’s outstanding service in growing our network globally and goes to an international member who has gone above and beyond to expand the visibility, collaboration, and reach of CORFAC worldwide.

Francisco Navarro, Principal of CDL/CORFAC International in San Jose, Costa Rica, is the recipient of this year’s International Award. Francisco has been an integral part of helping to grow our global family since he joined CORFAC. He is currently serving on CORFAC’s International Committee, has worked to expand the brand’s visibility at international trade shows, and has assisted in network outreach in Latin America.

Congratulations to all 2026 Member Excellence Award winners.