Awards & Accolades

Our whole-hearted focus on community engagement, helping our merchants achieve the American Dream and pioneering in the CRE Tech space inspires us daily, and others have noticed. We are grateful that our work has been recognized by those we admire from industry leaders, peers, communities, and business publications throughout the country.

Photo of NMC receiving award

Recent Acknowledgements

2019 Real Estate & Construction Mensch Award

Entrepreneur of the Year award recipients

EY Entrepreneur of Year

Receiving Los Angeles Business Journal 50 Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2019 award

LA Business Journal, San Fernando Valley’s Fastest Growing Companies Award

NMC executives at Global Awards Ceremony

ICSC US MAXI Gold for Digital/Social – Village at the Peaks

Our Partners Say the Nicest Things

“NewMark Merrill is not just a commercial property owner in Bloomingdale, but a supporter and valued member of our community efforts. I appreciate their efforts to provide a first class shopping experience forour residents and unmatched support for their tenants. Their management experience and professionalism isa key factor in the continued success of Stratford Crossing.”
—Franco A. Coladipietro
Mayor
Village of Bloomingdale, IL

“The investment (from) NewMark Merrill Companies in the Crenshaw Imperial Plaza not only brought much-needed development, redevelopment and employment opportunities to the area but contributed to increasing the personal investment of the residents who have enjoyed a tremendous increase in property values.”
—Ralph L. Franklin
Council Member, 4th District
Inglewood, CA

“The properties managed by NewMark Merrill Companies in District 2 are consistently clean, well secured, and landscaped in a way that adds to the neighborhood in which they reside. We have been lucky to have them as a part of District 2. Ms. Santos and her team are significant partners in our effort to bring commerce and employment opportunities to South Sacramento, while uplifting the community in which they do business as the same time. They understand that in today's business climate shopping centers need to be centers of community.”
—Patrick D. Kennedy
Sacramento County Supervisor, District 2
Sacramento, CA

“Our work in the community crosses path with area businesses, property owners, and other community groups. We are always excited to see corporations, such as NewMark Merrill Companies, taking initiative improve the community they work in. Having clean, well-managed, and professionally maintained landscaping, commercial properties is important to urban communities like ours. In addition to taking pride in their work in our community, NewMark Merrill Companies gives back to local non-profits in both their time and resources.”
—Marilyn Mann
Directory of Community Partnerships, ReIMAGINE Mack Road Foundation
Sacramento, CA

“We are so fortunate to have NewMark Merrill as our property manager. With their level of expertise, it has given us piece of mind to know our property has been managed with utmost professionalism and integrity. (…) Most importantly, their excellent service and expertise have proven to elevate our property to a new level. We are grateful for their communication on any situation and their timely resolution to handle issues in a satisfactory manner. Sandy Sigal and his team have played an integral role in navigating us through these unprecedented times with their knowledge of the retail industry and portfolio companies.”
—Ron Pharris
Owner, Devonshire Reseda Shopping Center
Northridge, CA

More about our Awards & Accolades

Commercial Observer Power LA: Sanford ‘Sandy’ Sigal

In 1997, Sandy Sigal left West Venture Commercial to start NewMark Merrill — at which point, he purchased the retail division he founded at his former company, including 15 retail centers and four development projects. Since then, Sigal has acquired, developed and managed more than 100 additional retail …

San Diego Business Journal: Leaders of Influence in Advertising, PR & Marketing 2023 Honorees – Cynthia Gonzalez

Cynthia GonzalezSan Diego Region Senior Marketing DirectorNewMark Merrill Companies, Inc. Cynthia Gonzalez is San Diego Region Senior Marketing Director for NewMark Merrill Companies, Inc. Gonzalez this year won two top 2023 Global MAXI Marketing Awards from the International Council of Shipping Centers. Gonzalez is a marketing leader who …

Local Marketing Pro Keeps San Diego Shopping Hopping

RETAIL: Cynthia Gonzalez-led Centers Win Top Awards at International Event Cynthia Gonzalez has a deep and storied background in covering news, with stints at KGTV-Channel 10, Univision radio and Televisa Channel 12. Recently, Gonzalez has made some news of her own as senior marketing director for NewMark Merrill Companies, …

San Diego Shopping Centers Win Top Global Awards

SAN DIEGO, CA (June 14, 2023) – NewMark Merrill Companies, Inc. is proud to announce that two of its shopping centers in San Diego County won top 2023 Global MAXI Marketing Awards at the prestigious International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Conference in Las Vegas. The annual …

Norwalk’s Economic Development Task Force Honors Regional Property Manager Brent Sherman

On Tuesday, March 16th, 2023, Norwalk’s City Council hosted a meeting to recognize Brent Sherman, Regional Property Manager at NewMark Merrill Companies, Inc., for his work and support of Norwalk’s Economic Development Task Force. The Task Force was established during the COVID Pandemic and is comprised of select business …

Sandy Sigal Named Board President of Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA – (January 9, 2023) - Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles is proud to announce the appointment of Sanford “Sandy” Sigal as the organization’s new Board President. Sandy brings a wealth of experience and leadership skills to this role, having been an active member …

NewMark Merrill Companies’ Sandy Sigal Honored by California Business Properties Association (CBPA) for Contributions in the Real Estate Industry

Woodland Hills, CA. (March 22nd, 2022) – NewMark Merrill Companies, a Woodland Hills, California-based retail shopping center development company, announced that President and CEO Sandy Sigal is being honored by California Business Properties Association (CBPA) with the Ernest W. Hahn Award during its Awards Dinner on March …

NewMark’s CEO Sigal Set to Receive Award for Leadership, Service

As California’s real estate (and other) markets emerge from Covid-related restrictions and economic headwinds, NewMark Merrill’s president and CEO, Sandy Sigal, is being honored for his industry-influencing commercial real estate market. California Business Properties Association, alongside the Ernest W. Hahn Award and its efforts, will recognize Sigal’s contribution during an awards dinner …

Award goes to Newmark Merrill chief for aiding tenants during the pandemic

Immediate actions taken by Sandy Sigal on behalf of his tenants in March 2020 have resulted in him being honored this week by the California Business Properties Association. When centers were shuttered at the onset of the pandemic, the CEO of Woodland Hills, Calif.-based Newmark Merrill launched the “Together We …

NewMark Merrill Companies’ Sandy Sigal Honored by California Business Properties Association (CBPA) for Contributions in the Real Estate Industry

Woodland Hills, CA. (March 16th, 2022) – NewMark Merrill Companies, a Woodland Hills, California-based retail shopping center development company, announced that President and CEO Sandy Sigal is being honored by California Business Properties Association (CBPA) with the Ernest W. Hahn Award during its Awards Dinner on March …