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.

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