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Individual Achievement Awards |
The National Apartment Association and the National Apartment Association Education Institute's Individual Achievement Awards recognize individuals who have made noteworthy achievements within their professional career. Individual Achievement Awards are offered in seven (7) award categories, and only NAA members are eligible to apply.
There is no limit to the number of individuals that can be nominated. Self-nominations are allowed. If nominating more than one individual, separate nomination forms are required. Recipients, nominees, and nominators are encouraged to attend the Excellence Awards ceremony at Apartmentalize on June 11, 2025.
NAA & NAAEI Category Information
NAA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a strong commitment and made outstanding contributions to the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within their company, community and/or the rental housing industry. All DEI Champion award nominees must be NAA members in good standing to apply, and are open to owner/manager members, supplier members and affiliate staff.
Application Field Requirements
- Specific Examples of Advocating and Championing for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Within Your Organization, Local Community, or the Rental Housing Industry
- Demonstrated Impact from Your DEI Efforts
What the Judges are Looking For
- Demonstrated Commitment to DEI Advancement
- Demonstrated Impact and Contributions
- Displayed Evidence of Successful Diversity Efforts
Application Fees
Applicants will be charged $50 per entry for all Individual Achievement Awards. Applicants are required to pay online at the end of submission process, and by credit card only.
The NAA Emerging Leader Award strives to recognize a professional with fewer than 10 years of service who has made noteworthy contributions to his or her organization and the apartment industry at large. All NAA Emerging Leader Award nominees must be NAA members in good standing to apply, and are open to owner/manager members, supplier members and affiliate staff.
Application Field Requirements
- Summary of Why the Nominee is Deserving of the award
- A Letter of Recommendation
- Outline of NAA and NAA-Affiliated Apartment Association Involvement and Accomplishments, including Committee Participation
- Outline of Professional Accomplishments Outline of Activities Related to Advocacy on behalf of the Apartment Industry
- List of any Professional Credentials Attained During the Past (5) Five Years.
What the Judges are Looking For
- Demonstrated Service to NAA & Local Apartment Association
- Demonstrated Service to Advocacy
- Demonstrated Commitment to Education & Career
- Recommendation Letter
Application Fees
Applicants will be charged $50 per entry for all Individual Achievement Awards. Applicants are required to pay online at the end of submission process, and by credit card only.
This Independent Rental Owner of the Year Award represents NAA’s commitment to the independent rental owner and their importance to the rental housing industry. The recipient is a single individual who is the owner. Company or team submissions will not be accepted. Past winners are NOT eligible for consideration again for 5 years.
Application Field Requirements
- Local Affiliate Committee Involvement
- Local Community Involvement
- Nominee's Statement Description of Communities
- Trailing 12-Month Operating Statement (Profit & Loss)
- Documented Record of Occupancy
- Outline Summary of Development/Rehab and/or Reposition
What the Judges are Looking For
- Demonstrated Ability to Develop a Profitable Rental Property Business (Overall Financial Performance)
- Demonstrated Service to Residents (Ongoing Property Maintenance; Preventative Maintenance; Customer Service)
- Demonstrated Service to Local Apartment Association (Local Association and Committee Involvement)
- Demonstrated Service to Local Community (Community Involvement)
- Nominee’s Statement
Application Fees
Applicants will be charged $50 per entry for all Individual Achievement Awards. Applicants are required to pay online at the end of submission process, and by credit card only.
This National Supplier Council (NSC) Achievement Award is an individual award based on professional achievement and personal contributions to the apartment industry. Many individuals in the supplier community have made significant “above and beyond” contributions to the apartment industry. Please consider recognizing individuals by submitting them as a candidate for this prestigious award. This National Supplier Council (NSC) Achievement Award is an individual award based on professional achievement and personal contributions to the apartment industry. Many individuals in the supplier community have made significant “above and beyond” contributions to the apartment industry. Please consider recognizing individuals by submitting them as a candidate for this prestigious award.
Application Field Requirements
- Description of Professional Accomplishments
- Summary of Local Involvement with Local and State Affiliated Apartment Associations and NAA
- Letter of Recommendation
What the Judges are Looking For
- Displayed Evidence of Value to the Supplier Community through Service and Dedication
- Demonstrated Commitment to Rental Housing Industry Through Involvement with Local and State (if applicable) Affiliated Apartment Associations and with the National Apartment Association
Application Fees
Applicants will be charged $50 per entry for all Individual Achievement Awards. Applicants are required to pay online at the end of submission process, and by credit card only.
The Supplier Sales Professional of the Year Award recognizes a sales professional who best exemplifies the characteristics of professionalism, service and expertise. Nominee must be an NAA member in good standing. Please note, past winners are not eligible for consideration again for 5 years.
Application Field Requirements
- Description of Sales Goals
- Description of Professional Accomplishments
What the Judges are Looking For
- Displayed Evidence of Value to the Supplier Community through Service and Dedication
- Demonstrated Commitment to Rental Housing Industry Through Involvement with Local and State (if applicable) Affiliated Apartment Associations and with the National Apartment Association
Application Fees
Applicants will be charged $50 per entry for all Individual Achievement Awards. Applicants are required to pay online at the end of submission process, and by credit card only.
The National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) ACE Awards recognize outstanding achievement in the field of apartment career development and/or contributions made to, or on behalf of, NAAEI and its professional education interests and initiatives. The ACE Industry Educator Award celebrates educators who have expanded the scope of career development and education initiatives beyond their responsibilities as a professional educator. Education is part of the job description of the professional educator. The candidate must be nominated by a member of NAA (any member who will be involved in the judging process of this award is excluded from nominating a candidate).
Application Field Requirements
- Background Information of Nominee
- Describe Contributions, Expertise, Activities and Accomplishments
- Specific Examples of Commitment to Apartment Industry Education and Promotion of Apartment Careers
- Describe Unique Approach to Career Development and Apartment Industry Education
What the Judges are Looking For
- Demonstration of Commitment to Apartment Industry & the Promotion of Apartment Careers
- Unique Approach to Career Development and Apartment Industry Education
- Evidence of Contributions and Achievements with regard to Career Development & Education Initiatives
Application Fees
Applicants will be charged $50 per entry for all Individual Achievement Awards. Applicants are required to pay online at the end of submission process, and by credit card only.
The National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) ACE Awards recognize outstanding achievement in the field of apartment career development and/or contributions made to, or on behalf of, NAAEI and its professional education interests and initiatives. The ACE Industry Practitioner Award celebrates volunteer leaders who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the career development and education initiatives of NAAEI and the apartment industry. The volunteer leader’s job does not primarily deal with education, and education endeavors are beyond the scope of his or her job description. The candidate must be nominated by a member of NAA (any member who will be involved in the judging process of this award is excluded from nominating a candidate).
Application Field Requirements
- Background Information of Nominee
- Describe Contributions, Expertise, Activities and Accomplishments
- Specific Examples of Commitment to Apartment Industry Education and Promotion of Apartment Careers
- Describe Unique Approach to Career Development and Apartment Industry Education
What the Judges are Looking For
- Demonstration of Commitment to Apartment Industry & the Promotion of Apartment Careers
- Unique Approach to Career Development and Apartment Industry Education
- Evidence of Contributions and Achievements with regard to Career Development & Education Initiatives
Application Fees
Applicants will be charged $50 per entry for all Individual Achievement Awards. Applicants are required to pay online at the end of submission process, and by credit card only.
Applicants will be charged $50 per entry for the Individual Award categories. Please note, three finalists will be chosen in each award category, and the winner will be announced during the 2025 NAA Excellence Awards ceremony.
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