WASHINGTON, DC—This year's winners have been honored in a unique virtual awards presentation.

In a city of tall buildings and mega-deals, it falls to a handful of people to maintain the stature that enables them to stand out amid the landscape. The leaders in the New York City area commercial real estate sector include owners, developers and advocates, with some combining all three of these roles. Many of them are also heavily involved in civic and philanthropic causes at the city, national and international levels. Here, Real Estate Forum puts the spotlight on 21 individuals who have helped shape and influence CRE in the New York City region.

MIAMI—Just days after Cohen Financial announced a $167 million construction loan for its Muse condo in Sunny Isles Beach, Fortune International Group has closed a construction loan up to $284 million for Jade Signature