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DFW Women Leading Real Estate Awards

Wed Aug 05, 2026

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DFW Women Leading Real Estate Awards

Honoring the women shaping the future of Commercial Real Estate in the Dallas-Fort Worth region

Wednesday August 5 2026 @ 9:00 AM CDT

$129.00

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DFW's CRE Awards for Women Leaders

Bisnow's DFW Women Leading Real Estate Awards is celebrating a milestone year! At our fifth annual event, we will recognize the women whose leadership, vision and dedication are shaping the future of one of the nation’s most dynamic commercial real estate markets.​

 

This program recognizes outstanding women leaders across DFW’s commercial real estate ecosystem, spanning development, investment, brokerage, property management, design, construction, operations and more. Their work has propelled North Texas’ growth, advanced new ideas and created meaningful change across the region’s projects, teams and communities.​

 

Join us as we recognize their achievements, celebrate their stories and spotlight the power of women redefining what’s possible in commercial real estate across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. All are welcome to attend, men included!​

 

This is a great event to spotlight your company's commitment to supporting a diverse workforce in CRE. Interested in reserving a table at the event or hearing about other fun sponsorship activations and opportunities? Reach out to kim.schell@bisnow.com. Other questions about the event, reach out to carissa.batson@bisnow.com.

Speakers and Panels

Bigger Than the Room: How to Build Influence, Own the Table, and Lead on Your Own Terms

From the Banker Behind Some of DFW's Most Transformative Real Estate

Elaine Agather
Keynote

Elaine Agather

Global Vice Chair, The Dallas Region for J.P. Morgan Chase & Co

Leader of the Year

A woman who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and continued efforts to move the market forward

Kristine Gray

Kristine Gray

CFO, JNT Construction
Kiesha Kay

Kiesha Kay

Founder & CEO, Mission Ridge Consultants
Rhonda Pratt

Rhonda Pratt

Women Breaking Ground, Co-Developer
Patricia Zelayandia

Patricia Zelayandia

VP, SBA Business Development Officer, Texas First Bank

Deal Maker of the Year

A woman who has made a significant contribution to one or more major deals in and around DFW

Jordyn Allen

Jordyn Allen

Director of Leasing, Crescent Real Estate
Sara	Bodzy

Sara Bodzy

Senior Associate & Strategic Partnerships Director, OTJ Architects

Innovator of the Year

A woman who has excelled in driving innovation in the commercial real estate field and used new or creative ideas to improve the industry

Maranda Auzenne

Maranda Auzenne

President, Transitions Interim Property Management Solutions
Jennifer Sanders

Jennifer Sanders

Co-Founder & Executive Director, Dallas Innovation Alliance

Rising Star

A woman who has been in the industry less than 15 years and has made a significant impact on the market and/or has largely contributed to a major commercial real estate project

Madison Clark

Madison Clark

Director, Business Retention & Workforce Development, McKinney EDC
Maria Jardon

Maria Jardon

Senior Project Manager, HITT Contracting
Casey Mitschke

Casey Mitschke

Director of Preconstruction, Adolfson & Peterson Construction
Caroline Novak

Caroline Novak

Director, JLL Capital Markets, Investment Advisory

Building the Future

DFW Women transforming skylines, suburbs, and streets

Chelby Sanders
Leader of the Year Honoree

Chelby Sanders

Managing Principal, Cresa

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Venue

Fairmont Dallas
1717 North Akard Street
Dallas, TX 75201

Ballroom: International Foyer


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Agenda

Time Activity
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
Breakfast & Networking
10:00 AM
10:45 AM
Panel Discussion: Building the Future
DFW Women transforming skylines, suburbs, and streets
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
Networking Break
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
Award Ceremony
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
Closing Networking

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