AOBA Announces Winners of New “Go Green Community Manager” Award 

A property manager who designed an Earth Day presentation for her community’s residents is the first-place winner of a new “Go Green Community Manager” Award recognizing environmental stewardship among apartment building managers in the Washington, D.C., region.

Elaine Rizzo, who manages Oakcrest Towers Apartments, a high-rise community of more than 1,500 apartments in Forestville, Md., for Scott Management Inc., placed displays in the community’s lobbies and sent weekly notices to residents promoting conservation and reuse strategies. The community held a contest for children living in the community with prizes for the best environmental ideas and drawings. She followed up with activities and lobby events so that each resident had time to share their own ideas about how best to recycle, reuse and reduce.

The award, part of the Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington’s (AOBA) ongoing Energy Efficiency Education program, focused on engaging area apartment communities in the AOBA Earth Day 2010: 40 Days, 40 Ways to Take Action promotion, which celebrated the 20th anniversary of Earth Day.

A Special Recognition Award will be shared by two employees of Kettler Management: Katherine Cordero, Property Manager, The Fields of Silver Spring; and Benita Diggs, Property Manager, The Fields of Bethesda. Jennifer Rucker, an employee of Realty Management Services Inc. who serves as Senior Property Manager of The Aventine of Alexandria, will also receive a Special Recognition Award.

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