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Community Awards |
The Community of the Year Awards represent the very best communities in the rental housing industry. These awards recognize excellence in the following categories: Small (-150 units), Large (150+ units), Affordable, Military, Student, New Construction and Major Rehab . Service is a very important component of these awards; service to the resident and service to the community. Financial performance will also be considered. The winning communities must be a member of NAA in good standing to be eligible for an Excellence award.
Category Information
The Affordable Community of the Year Award recognizes an affordable apartment community that excels in service both to the resident and community. Financial performance will also be considered. Communities entered in this category set the standard and increase resident expectations of other affordable communities. Communities must be a member of NAA to be eligible for this award.
Application Field Requirements
- Description of Community
- Description of the Community's service to residents, including customer service, maintenance schedules & philosophy, and a description of the surrounding neighborhood
- Description of Community's impact on the local community, including occupancy rate/retention, environmental, and community service
- Description of Community's strategies to stand out among competitors
What the Judges are Looking For
- Demonstrated Commitment to Service
- Demonstrated Impact on Local Community
- Demonstrated Financial Performance Maximization
Application Fees
Applicants will be charged $225 per entry for the Affordable Community of the Year award. Applicants are required to pay online at the end of the submission process, and by credit card only.
The Large Community of the Year Award recognizes an apartment community with over 150 units that excels in service both to the resident and community. Financial performance will also be considered. Communities must be a member of NAA to be eligible for this award.
Application Field Requirements
- Description of Community
- Description of Community's service to residents, including customer service, maintenance schedules & philosophy, and a description of the surrounding neighborhood
- Description of Community's impact on the local community, including occupancy rate/retention, environmental, and community service
- Description of Community's strategies to stand out among competitors
- Description of how financial performance is maximized
What the Judges are Looking For
- Demonstrated Commitment to Service
- Demonstrated Impact on Local Community
- Demonstrated Financial Performance Maximization
Application Fees
Applicants will be charged $225 per entry for the Large Community of the Year Award. Applicants are required to pay online at the end of submission process, and by credit card only.
The Major Rehab Community of the Year Award recognizes a recently renovated apartment community (completed after January 1, 2023) that excels in service both to the resident and community. Communities must be a member of NAA to be eligible for this award.
Application Field Requirements
- Description of Community
- Description of why the Community was Renovated
- Description of Renovation Features with unique purposes
- Description of Residents' response
- Description of Improved Financial Performance
- Rehab of Community Timeline
What the Judges are Looking For
- Demonstrated Commitment to Service
- Demonstrated Renovation Success
- Demonstrated Improved Financial Performance
Application Fees
Applicants will be charged $225 per entry for the Major Rehab Community of the Year. Applicants are required to pay online at the end of submission process, and by credit card only.
The Military Community of the Year Award recognizes a military apartment community that excels in service both to the resident and community. Financial performance will also be considered. Communities entered in this category set the standard and increase resident expectations of other military communities. Communities must be a member of NAA to be eligible for this award.
Application Field Requirements
- Description of Community
- Description of Community's service to residents, including customer service, maintenance schedules & philosophy, and a description of the surrounding neighborhood
- Description of Community's impact on the local community, including occupancy rate/retention, environmental, and community service
- Description of Community's strategies to stand out among competitors
- Description of how financial performance is maximized
What the Judges are Looking For
- Demonstrated Commitment to Service
- Demonstrated Impact on Local Community
- Demonstrated Financial Performance Maximization
Application Fees
Applicants will be charged $225 per entry for the Military Community of the Year Award. Applicants are required to pay online at the end of submission process, and by credit card only.
The New Construction Community of the Year Award recognizes a new apartment community (opening after January 1, 2023) that excels in service both to the resident and community. Communities must be a member of NAA to be eligible for this award.
Application Field Requirements
- Description of Community
- Description of Community's service to residents, including customer service, maintenance schedules & philosophy, and a description of the surrounding neighborhood
- Description of Community's impact on the local community, including occupancy rate/retention, environmental, and community service
- Description of Innovative ways that have attracted new residents
- Description of Implemented strategies to set the community apart from other new communities
- Description of Development Timeline
What the Judges are Looking For
- Demonstrated Commitment to Service
- Demonstrated Impact on Community
- Demonstrated Innovation and Strategic Planning
Application Fees
Applicants will be charged $225 per entry for the New Construction of the Year Award. Applicants are required to pay online at the end of submission process, and by credit card only.
The Small Community of the Year Award recognizes an apartment community with less than 150 units that excels in service both to the resident and community. Communities must be a member of NAA to be eligible for this award.
Application Field Requirements
- Description of Community
- Description of Community's service to residents, including customer service, maintenance schedules & philosophy, and a description of the surrounding neighborhood
- Description of Community's impact on the local community, including occupancy rate/retention, environmental, and community service
- Description of Community's strategies to stand out among competitors
- Description of how financial performance is maximized
What the Judges are Looking For
- Demonstrated Commitment to Service
- Demonstrated Impact on Local Community
- Demonstrated Financial Performance Maximization
Application Fees
Applicants will be charged $225 per entry for the Small Community of the Year Award. Applicants are required to pay online at the end of submission process, and by credit card only.
The Student Community of the Year Award recognizes a student apartment community that excels in service both to the resident and community. Financial performance will also be considered. Communities entered in this category set the standard and increase resident expectations of other student communities. Communities must be a member of NAA to be eligible for this award.
Application Field Requirements
- Description of Community
- Description of Community's service to residents, including customer service, maintenance schedules & philosophy, and a description of the surrounding neighborhood
- Description of Community's impact on the local community, including occupancy rate/retention, environmental, and community service
- Description of Community's strategies to stand out among competitors
- Description of how financial performance is maximized
What the Judges are Looking For
- Demonstrated Commitment to Service
- Demonstrated Impact on Local Community
- Demonstrated Financial Performance Maximization
Application Fees
Applicants will be charged $225 per entry for the Student Community of the Year Award. Applicants are required to pay online at the end of submission process, and by credit card only.
Applicants will be charged $225 per entry for the Community Award categories. Please note, three finalists will be chosen in each award category, and the winner will be announced during the 2025 Excellence Awards ceremony.
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