WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oct. 21, 2026 — The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR), the world’s premier commercial real estate organization for industrial and office brokers, is pleased to announce Laurie Tylenda, SIOR, as the recipient of the 2026 Mildred C. Hanson “Millie” Award.
The Mildred C. Hanson “Millie” Award recognizes female SIORs with distinguished careers reflecting outstanding SIOR service, leadership, character and sales production. The first “Millie” Award was presented posthumously to Mildred C. (Millie) Hanson, SIOR, in honor of her extraordinary achievements as a pioneer for women in commercial real estate.
Laurie Tylenda, SIOR, is being honored for her dedicated service to SIOR, her commitment to advancing the commercial real estate profession and her advocacy for women in the industry.
Tylenda is an Associate Broker and office specialist with CBRE in Albany, New York, where she focuses on investments, tenant representation, distribution and logistics, and property sales and leasing. With more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, Tylenda has built a career centered on helping clients navigate complex real estate decisions and achieve their business objectives. Over the course of her career, she has completed over $500,000,000 in deal volume and approximately 450 transactions.
Since earning her SIOR designation in 2014, Tylenda has been a dedicated and highly engaged leader within the organization. She has served on the SIOR Board of Directors and contributed to numerous committees and leadership groups, including the Nominating Committee, Women’s Leadership Group, Member Coalition Council, Chapter Leadership Council, and Membership Standards and Admissions. She also served as president of the Upstate New York Chapter. Through these roles, Tylenda has helped advance SIOR’s mission and strengthen its member community.
“SIOR is strengthened by members who give their time, expertise and leadership to advancing our organization and the commercial real estate profession,” said David Lockwood, SIOR, CEO of SIOR. “Laurie’s years of dedicated service and her many contributions across a broad spectrum of SIOR’s leadership and committees reflect a deep commitment to our community. We are proud to recognize her accomplishments with this year’s Millie Award.”
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Tylenda is a strong advocate for women in commercial real estate, supporting greater representation and leadership opportunities across the industry. Her sustained involvement in SIOR reflects her commitment to the organization, its members and the continued advancement of the profession.
“Laurie exemplifies the leadership, professionalism and commitment to service that make SIOR such a strong global network,” said Aaron Barnard, SIOR, Global President of SIOR. “Her dedication to supporting fellow members and advocating for women in commercial real estate has helped strengthen our community and create opportunities for others to succeed. It’s a privilege to recognize her with this well-deserved honor.”
For a complete list of the Mildred C. Hanson “Millie” Award recipients, click here.
About SIOR (www.sior.com)
The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) is the leading professional commercial real estate association representing the world’s most knowledgeable and experienced industrial and office real estate professionals. SIOR has more than 4,100 members in over 750 cities across 52 countries. SIOR members are recognized for their expertise, professionalism and commitment to the highest standards of ethics and service in change to industrial and office real estate. Founded in 1941, SIOR is celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2026 and continues to advance its members and the commercial real estate industry worldwide. www.sior.com
