The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) congratulates Rep. Barney Frank on receiving our 2008 Small Investor Empowerment Award…NAREIT's Small Business Empowerment Award was established…to recognize those public servants who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the ideals of free enterprise, economic growth, personal freedom and unlimited opportunity for all Americans…Rep. Frank has been a strong advocate for small investors throughout his years in Congress. (Roll Call, 03/05/2008.)