Portfolio Manager or Supervisor of the Year

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

Rules

  • Nominees must focus their work primarily on management of 3 or more buildings or campuses and the staff working on them. “Portfolio Manager or Supervisor” title is not required; 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, resident renewals increased by 5% in the past year over this person's whole portfolio. 
  • Provide evidence of nominee’s ability to achieve financial goals, success in team building, leadership, and success in employee recruiting and 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. ​
  • To be considered for the National Apartment Association Excellence Awards, you must be a Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS). 

What the Judges are Looking for

  • Achieves Financial Goals
  • Demonstrates Strong Work Ethic
  • Demonstrates Leadership and Teamwork
  • Demonstrates Customer Service to Residents
  • Demonstrates Commitment to Employee Development (market knowledge)
  • Demonstrates MAA Involvement or Commitment to Professional Development