Independent Rental Owner of the Year

This award recognizes an independent rental owner and their importance to the rental housing industry. ​​
​Preview the Professional Achievement nomination questions here.

Rules

  • 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.  
  • ​The recipient is a single individual who is the owner. Company or team submissions will not be accepted. ​​​
  • Please note, three finalists will be chosen, and the winner will be announced during the award ceremony.

Nomination Requirements

  • Provide a summary of nominee’s job performance and professional accomplishments. Specific examples and statistics should be included.
  • Provide evidence of nominee’s ability to achieve financial goals of the property, commitment to property maintenance, preventative maintenance, and customer service. 
  • Provide an outline of NAA and MAA involvement and accomplishments, including committee participation and outline of activities related to advocacy on behalf of the apartment industry or professional development.

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