Awards & Recognition
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Cruz has received numerous awards over the years for excellence in design and development of projects that contribute positively to the neighborhoods served.
Inclusion, Diversity and Merit Excellence Award
2024
Associated Builders & Contractors
2024
Legacy Pioneers Award
2024
BECMA
2024
Grand Marshal - Cape Verdean Recognition Parade
2023
Cape Verde
2023
Largest Minority-Owned Businesses in Mass.
2023
Boston Business Journal
2023
Brands That Matter: Most Creative People in Business
2023
Fast Company
2023
Largest Minority-Owned Businesses in Mass.
2022
Boston Business Journal
2022
Gala Celebration — Honoring John B. Cruz III
2022
Cape Verdean Recognition Committee
2022
Finalist - Vernessa Fountain
2021
Boston Business Awards
2021
CEO Social Leadership Award - John B Cruz
2021
Boston Business Journal
2021
President’s Award for Excellence
2021
Boston Preservation Alliance
2021
Small Business of the Year Award: Diversity & Inclusion
2020
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
2020
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Corporate Leadership Award
2019
Roxbury YMCA
2019
A Company You Should Know
2018
Alliance for Business Leadership Give Back Awards finalist
2018
Good Guys Award
2018
Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus
2018
We are Boston Leadership Award
2016
City of Boston
2016
Best Multifamily Housing Award
2016
National Association of Home Builders
2016
Paul E. Tsongas Award
2015
Preservation Massachusetts
2015
Management Company Award of Achievement
2015
MassHousing
2015
Honor Awards Jury Award for Design
199X
Boston Society of Architects
199X
Boston Police HQ
1998
Boston Police Department
1998
Best Multifamily Rehabilitation Award
1994
National Council of the Multifamily Housing Industry and Registered Apartment Managers Program - Prang Estates
1994
Community Service Award
199X