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.

In its second year, 20 up-and-coming rental housing professionals will be selected to join the Class of 2020 and receive complimentary registration and housing to attend Apartmentalize in Boston, MA on June 17 – 19, 2020. Interested in applying or know someone worthy of this honor? Checkout the criteria for this scholarship opportunity below.

Award Criteria

NAA membership is not required.
Must be 29 years or younger on June 17, 2020.
Must be employed full time in the rental housing industry.
Demonstration of making a meaningful impact at the workplace.

Award Benefits

Complimentary registration, three (3) nights of housing and round-trip airfare for Apartmentalize 2020.
Recognition at Apartmentalize 2020 and a units magazine feature article.
Recognition as part of NAA’s Class of 2020 20 in their Twenties on the Apartmentalize website.
Invitation to exclusive Happy Hour 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 on-site.
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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 2020 will be notified with a phone call from a member of the selection committee no later than March 6, 2020.
Applicants not selected will be notified via email no later than March 6, 2020.

Contact Information

For scholarship and application information, please contact Sara Keene, Director of Member Programs at NAA.

NAA will be accepting nominations beginning January 20, 2020. Deadline for nominations is Friday, February 14, 2020, at 5 p.m. ET. Honorees will be selected in March 2020 and will be featured in a units magazine article.

Meet the Class of 2019


Taylor Alford Marketing Representative Matrix Residential	Stephen Colvin Digital Marketing Manager Maganement Services Corporation	Eric Davis Leasing Manager Bell Partner

Jesse Debord Talent Acquisition Specialist Cascade Management, Inc.	Eric Domino Chief Operating Officer Smart Apartment Solutions	Lauren Ebstein Sales Coordinator Model55

Jessica Fowler Community Director Weidner 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 Strategist Reinsch Companies

Danielle Tuel Assistant Manager The Star	Duy Vu Marketing and Sales Training Manager Land & Co. Apartments

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20 in Their Twenties

Meet the Class of 2019