"Steve Siegel defines the preeminent real estate and businessprofessional," says Christopher Ludeman, president of AmericasBrokerage at CBRE, in a statement. "His stature in this industryhas been built over a generation by creating remarkable outcomesfor clients and our employees. Nearly 30,000 CBRE professionalsacross the globe share a common passion--our pride in Steve Siegeland this crowning achievement."

Mitchell E. Rudin, president and CEO of the New York Tri-Stateregion, added, "In as challenging an environment as has existed inhis long career, Steve was continually sought out by our firm'slargest clients seeking the benefit of his experience and wisdom.Not even the deep recession and Manhattan's battered financialsector could quell the enthusiasm, optimism and focus Steve hasdemonstrated always for his many clients, colleagues and friends,as well as for the overall community of New York City that heloves."

Siegel's 2009 production was highlighted by his tenantrepresentation in major Manhattan office leasing transactionsincluding Showtime Network, Inc., which picked up 202,495 squarefeet at 1633 Broadway; Gibson Dunn's 261,847-square-foot lease at200 Park Ave.; Simon & Schuster, Inc., which signed for 292,391square feet at 1230 Ave. of the Americas; and Stroock & Stroock& Lavan, LLP's 223,424-square-foot lease at 180 Maiden Ln.