Apartment Maintenance Technician of the Year
This award recognizes an onsite maintenance professional that has demonstrated outstanding efforts and contributions to their community.
Preview the Professional Achievement nomination questions here.
Preview the Professional Achievement nomination questions here.
Rules
- Nominees must focus their work primarily on physical maintenance of one or more buildings or communities. “Maintenance Technician” title is not required; similar titles are acceptable. Nominees should not be a supervisor or manager.
- Professional Achievement Awards nominees must have a minimum of one year of multi-family housing experience.
- Nominated individuals must work in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- The individual must work for a MAA member company that is in good standing for at least one year prior to the nomination.
- Previous Professional Achievement Award winners are not eligible for entry in same category.
- Nominees may only be submitted in one category.
- Please note, three finalists will be chosen, and the winner will be announced during the award ceremony.
Nomination Field Requirements
- Provide a summary of nominee’s job performance and professional accomplishments. Specific examples and statistics should be included. For example, utility costs were reduced by 5% as a result of a sustainability initiative.
- Provide evidence of nominee’s productivity, technical skills, commitment to customer service, and role as a team player.
- Statements may include examples of how the nominee has done any of the following: taken the initiative in the work place, practiced innovation and problem-solving, acted as a mentor, made a significant contribution to the property, contributed to the community through volunteering and/or charitable giving, participation in any boards or committees, and participated in continuing education related to the profession.
What the Judges are Looking for
- Demonstrates Service to Building and Operations
- Demonstrates Technical Skills, Innovation and Problem Solving
- Demonstrates Leadership and/or Teamwork
- Demonstrates Customer Service to Residents
- Demonstrates MAA Involvement or Commitment to Professional Development