Palmer Berge, CCIM, of Mercer Island, Washington, began his real estate career in 1946. He was one of the founding members of The CCIM Institute, an instructor, and The CCIM Institute President in 1977. Palmer was a pioneer in the development of financial analysis software and pushed for incorporation of computers into CCIM courses. He passed away in 2006.

The Connie Sombs Boyle Scholarship honors the late Connie Boyle, CCIM, as a local, regional, and national leader in commercial real estate and The CCIM Institute. Connie was active for many years on the Board of Directors of the Washington State CCIM Chapter and served as President as well as chair of many committees. She also was involved as member and chairperson of numerous national committees with the CCIM Institute, and as CCIM Region 1 Vice President.

The Elise and Victor L. Lyon CCIM Family Scholarship honors the late Victor Lyon, CCIM, and his wife, Elise Lyon. Victor was a founder and guiding force in the establishment of the CCIM Institute and (in 1969 (the national education program. He was one of the first two CCIM instructors. Additionally, upon his death in 1990 his bequest established The CCIM Institute Foundation with the goal of supporting advanced real estate academics, research and development for the betterment of the commercial real estate industry.