Apartment Manager of the Year  

This award recognizes an apartment community manager that has demonstrated outstanding efforts and contributions to their community.​​​
​Preview the Professional Achievement nomination questions here.

Rules

  • Nominees must focus their work primarily on on-site management of one 1 – 2 buildings or one campus. Nominees may manage other on-site staff. “On-Site Apartment Manager” title is not required; related titles are acceptable, including Senior Property 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, resident satisfaction surveys improved 10% in the past year. 
  • Provide evidence of nominee’s ability to achieve financial goals of the property, commitment to customer service, success in team building with all site employees, and success in resident retention.  
  • 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

  • Achieves Financial Goals
  • Demonstrates Strong Work Ethic
  • Demonstrates Leadership and Teamwork
  • Demonstrates Customer Service to Residents & Success in Resident Retention
  • Demonstrates Commitment to Employee Development (industry best practices in operations)
  • Demonstrates MAA Involvement or Commitment to Professional Development