Leasing Professional of the Year
This award recognizes a leasing 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
- This individual must be an onsite leasing professional or Assistant Manager who has spent at least 80% of their time over the last 12 months performing leasing and marketing activities. “Leasing Professional” title is not required; marketing and other related titles are acceptable.
- 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, closing rates for a specific property increased by 15%.
- Provide evidence of nominee’s effective closing skills, strategic thinking, 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
- Achieves Leasing and Marketing Goals
- Demonstrates Strong Work Ethic
- Demonstrates Teamwork
- Demonstrates Customer Service to Residents and Prospective Residents
- Demonstrates Success in Resident Retention
- Demonstrates MAA Involvement or Commitment to Professional Development