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Roosevelt University’s Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate invites you to our 2025 Gala—an evening dedicated to empowering the next generation of real estate professionals, while honoring the achievements of industry leaders. All proceeds directly benefit Roosevelt’s real estate programs.
24th Annual Real Estate Gala
Thursday, October 16, 2025
167 N Green Street
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Individual tickets available beginning July 1
Event Details
Each year, nearly 300 industry professionals come together for an unforgettable evening of networking, recognition, and opportunity—all in support of real estate education. Here’s a look inside this year’s event.
Civic Leadership Icon Award
Toni Preckwinkle
Cook County Board of Commissioners
President
Toni Preckwinkle is the 35th president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, an office she has held since 2010. She is the first Black woman to be elected to the office. A dedicated and effective public servant, President Preckwinkle has worked to transform County government through increased fiscal responsibility, transparency and improved services.
The Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate will official present our inaugural Civic Leadership Icon Award to President Preckwinkle on October 16.
Community Development Leadership Award
David Doig
Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives
President
David serves as president of Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI) and its subsidiary Greenwood Archer Capital (GAC). At CNI, David has coordinated the investment of more than $1 billion in public and private funds for community development projects in Chicago’s under-resourced and dis-invested neighborhoods—helping create thousands of jobs.
Sponsor the 2025 Gala
Sponsorships—ranging from $2,500 to $25,000—are vital to the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate. Your investment provides essential funding for scholarships, innovative programs, and resources that equip our students for success. Additional in-kind sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available.