- NAA membership is not required.
- Must be 29 years or younger on June 16, 2021.
- Must be employed full time in the rental housing industry.
- Demonstration of making a meaningful impact at the workplace.
20 in Their Twenties
About 20 in their Twenties
NAA’s 20 in Their Twenties celebrates the best and brightest in the rental housing industry. They are individuals who are 29 years or younger that have made great professional achievements in their career and have the potential to go far.
Members of NAA's 20 in Their Twenties class of 2021 will be recognized at Apartmentalize, June 16-18, 2021 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. For more information about the program, please contact Sara Keene.
Deadline to apply is February 5, 2021
Award Information
Award Criteria
Award Benefits
- Complimentary registration to Apartmentalize in June.
- Recognition at Apartmentalize in June and in units magazine.
- Recognition as part of NAA’s Class of 2021, 20 in their Twenties on the Apartmentalize website.
- Invitation to exclusive reception for all 20 in their Twenties winners.
- Assigned an industry leader (ambassador) who will be able to guide you through Apartmentalize and help with any questions you may have, both pre-conference and onsite.
- Award to display
Selection Process
- Applications will be reviewed, and candidates will be selected by an NAA Task Force.
- Candidates will be selected based on the following:
- Content and Quality of Video (30%)
- Quality of Overall Written Application (20%)
- Innovative Ideas (15%)
- Demonstration of Leadership (15%)
- Career Goal (10%)
- References (10%)
- A maximum of 20 applicants will be selected.
- Individuals selected for the Class of 2021 will be notified with a phone call from a member of the selection committee no later than March 3.
- Applicants not selected will be notified via email no later than March 3.
Contact Information
For scholarship and application information, please contact Sara Keene, Director of Member Programs at NAA.
Meet the Class of 2020
Members of NAA’s 20 in Their Twenties class of 2020 are proven leaders with a lot of ideas for the rental housing industry.
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Alexandra Brooks |
Dustin Chavis |
Tatiana Dwight |
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Sarah Fitzgerald |
Sierra Zielke Garza |
Kayla Grayson |
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Jeremiah Hines |
Andrew Hudson |
Courtney Ingleman |
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Evan Jackson |
Sydney Jamieson |
Jonathan Jeans |
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Julianna Kim |
DJ Maldonado-Thomas |
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Stephanie Ollman |
Erin Rauch |
Olivia Richardson |
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Avona Terrell |
Jennifer Wiley |
Class of 2019
- Taylor Alford | Marketing Representative | Matrix Residential
- Stephen Colvin | Digital Marketing Manager | Management Services Corporation
- Eric Davis | Leasing Manager | Bell Partner
- Jess Debord | Talent Acquisition Specialist | Cascade Management, Inc.
- Eric Domino | Chief Operating Officer | Smart Apartment Solutions
- Lauren Ebstein | Sales Coordinator | Model55
- Jessica Fowler | Community Director | Wiedner Apartment Homes
- Jonah Guttman | Systems and Training Manager | HILLS Properties
- Kristin Hahn | Traveling Leasing Manager | Cardinal Group Management
- Justine Hammack | Community Manager | Greystar
- Maggie Hobbs | Property Manager | North American Properties
- Mackenzie Holmes | Leasing and Marketing Professional | Hankin Apartments
- Tiffani Kettoman | Community Manager | Tribute Properties - Ashton Woods Apartments
- Gray Lane | Digital Marketing Strategist | JMG Realty, Inc.
- Ashlee Partin | Account Executive | Affinity Waste Solutions
- Emma Taylor Stancil | Leasing Professional | Ascend Communities LLC - The Roseberry
- Kate Ternosky | Leasing Manager | Highmark Residential
- Adrian Tomala | Property Manager - IT and Marketing Specialist | Reinsch Companies
- Danielle Tuel | Assistant Manager | The Star
- Duy Vu | Marketing and Sales Training Manager | Land & Co. Apartments