|What drives our performance.
Our perspective and our principles are what drive our performance at Grubb Properties. Our essential housing strategy, team members, and portfolio have earned numerous awards and recognition. Below are some of our most recent accolades.
CBJ Power 100
Clay Grubb was again named to the Charlotte Business Journal’s Power 100 list, which identifies people who have led the Charlotte area’s explosive growth over the last 25 years.
CBJ Power 100 2025
2025 Marcom Award
Grubb Properties received a Platinum Award for its Link Apartments branding refresh.
2025 Mployer Award for Great Employee Benefits
Grubb Properties is proud to be recognized by Mployer for our commitment to offering market-leading benefits that enhance employee well-being and satisfaction.
BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA'S POWER LIST 2025
Clay Grubb named to Business NC Power List 2025 – For the fifth year in a row, Clay Grubb was named to Business North Carolina’s Power List of the state’s most influential leaders.
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Top Impact Company!
Grubb Properties was recognized as one of the top privately-owned businesses making exceptional contributions to society and the planet.
Excellence 1000 Index 2025
Grubb Properties has been named to the prestigious Excellence 1000 Index 2025, a collaboration between Newsweek and the Best Practice Institute. This award celebrates companies with demonstrated best practices in stakeholder ratings, financial responsibility, and social responsibility, according to the Best Practice Institute’s proprietary scoring system.
2024 SatisFacts Resident Satisfaction Award
Grubb Properties earned a 2024 SatisFacts Resident Satisfaction Award, which recognizes top property management companies dedicated to providing an outstanding resident experience.
2024 SatisFacts Award
2024 Heavy Hitters Commercial Real Estate Awards
Link Apartments℠ CYKEL, our newest community in Charlotte, has been honored with the Charlotte Business Journal's Heavy Hitters Award for Top Apartment or Condominium Development!
With innovative solutions for sustainable living and micromobility, this community addresses Charlotte's essential housing needs while enabling a car-free lifestyle.
Congratulations to our team and partners who brought this community to life!
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Top Impact Company
Grubb Properties was recognized as one of the Top Impact Companies that are leading the way in business as a force for good.
GlobeSt. CRE Women of Influence | 2024
Class of 2024
Congratulations to Suzanne Bereis & Holly Yang, both named GlobeSt. CRE Women of Influence. The list features women who have driven the industry and influenced the market in categories across the commercial estate spectrum.
GlobeSt. CRE’s Women of InfluenceGLOBEST. | 2023
Multifamily Influencer
Clay was recognized for finding ways to navigate the current challenging environment. The writeup notes Clay’s long history with Grubb Properties, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and the company’s approach to urban multifamily housing through Link Apartments.
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Top 25 Fund Manager
Clark Spencer, Managing Director, was named as a Top 25 Fund Manager by OpportunityZone.com. This award recognizes the industry’s leading and most influential Opportunity Zones Professionals.
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NGBS Green PRO Designation
Colin Walker, Sustainability Manager, is the first ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) professional in the nation to become an NGBS Green PRO. This professional designation validates expertise in green, sustainable building design, construction, and certification. The program is sponsored and administered by Home Innovation Research Labs, the entity behind the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) certification program.
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