- NAA membership is not required.
- Must be 29 years or younger on August 31, 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, August 31-September 2 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
The application period for the Class of 2021 is now closed. NAA will be accepting applications for the Class of 2022 from February 14, 2022 - March 18, 2022. For more information about the program, please contact Sara Keene.
Award Information
Award Criteria
Award Benefits
- Complimentary registration to Apartmentalize in August.
- Recognition at Apartmentalize 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 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 2021
Members of NAA’s 20 in Their Twenties class of 2021 are proven leaders with a lot of ideas for the rental housing industry.
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| Lenaya Bailes Property Manager Cameron Brothers Company, LLC |
Blythe Bland Training Manager RangeWater Real Estate |
Kaden Czerniawski Director of Strategic Projects RangeWater Real Estate |
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| Jessica Dinin Director of Marketing Weller Management |
Andrea Graham Special Events Coordinator Upper State Apartment Association |
Vanessa Grayson Associate Property Manager Cushman & Wakefield |
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| Samantha Hoover Property Manager CF Real Estate Services |
Anthony Johnson Regional Director of Operations Henssler Property Management |
Celeste Madrigal Community Director Weidner Apts |
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| Annie McRae Assistant Community Director 600 Riverside Weidner Apartment Homes |
Tori Morris Property Manager Bozzuto Management Group |
Andrew Owen Project Superintendent Insite Construction |
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Shane Papaycik |
Eddy Perez Property Manager KETTLER |
Henry Phillips Regional Property Manager Greystar |
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| Isis Sanchez Leasing Consultant Weidner Apartment Homes |
Morgan Stolle Regional Marketing Director Lincoln Property Company |
Nicholas Tzavis Portfolio Manager Varsity Campus |
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| Charmaine Wan Senior Marketing Manager Greystar |
Eric Williams National Sales and Marketing Manager Greystar |
Class of 2020
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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 |
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Noah Molnar |
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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