2023 NAA Excellence Awards Winners Announced

June 15, 2023

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ARLINGTON, VA | June 15, 2023 – The National Apartment Association (NAA) has announced the winners of the 2023 NAA Excellence Awards, an annual program that recognizes excellence and leadership across the rental housing industry. This year’s award recipients were formally recognized at a ceremony during Apartmentalize, NAA’s annual conference and exposition, held June 7 – 9 in Atlanta.

NAA’s Excellence Awards celebrate apartment communities, industry professionals and affiliated apartment associations that make unique and lasting contributions to the industry each year. You can learn more about the awards program here.

“Congratulations to this year’s NAA Excellence Award recipients who have demonstrated their steadfast commitment to making a long-term impact on the rental housing industry,” said Bob Pinnegar, NAA President and CEO. “In the face of enduring challenges, we applaud these leaders for stepping up to the plate and making tangible contributions that will benefit our industry now and into the future.”

A full list of the 2023 NAA Excellence Awards winners is included below.

Louisville Apartment Association Affiliate of the Year (Mid-Size)	Austin Apartment Association Affiliate of the Year (State/Metro-32)
The Residences at Brighton Marine WinnResidential Affordable Community of the Year	Avalia Bozzuto Management Major Rehab Community of the Year
Gordon H. Mansfield Veterans Community WinnResidential New Construction Community of the Year	Anthem House RISE Real Estate Student Community of the Year
Dylan RiNo Centerspace Large Community of the Year	The Watson WinnResidential Small Community of the Year
Thompson Thrift #NAAGives	Gables Residential Leading Organization in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Village Green NAAEI Dedication to Education	BG Multifamily Supplier Company of the Year
Ishea Shepherd AMC Delancey Group Emerging Leader of the Year	Dana Duckworth Zumper DEI Champion
Megan Orser Smart Apartment Solutions and Smart Moves LLC Apartment Career & Education (ACE) Industry Educator of the Year	Charles Stroud Stroud Consulting Group / Pappas Roofing & Construction Supplier Sales Professional of the Year

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About NAA
The National Apartment Association (NAA) serves as the leading voice and preeminent resource through advocacy, education, and collaboration on behalf of the rental housing industry. As a federation of 141 state, local and global affiliates, NAA encompasses over 92,000 members representing more than 11 million apartment homes globally. NAA believes that rental housing is a valuable partner in every community that emphasizes integrity, accountability, collaboration, community responsibility, inclusivity and innovation. To learn more, visit www.naahq.org. NAA thanks its Strategic Partners: The Home Depot Pro & HD Supply, Lowe’s Pro Supply and Yardi.