Awards of Excellence
During the President's Dinner during the annual Midwest Multifamily Exhibition and Education Conference held each November, the Indiana Apartment Association hands out awards to our member apartment communties and management companies in several categories.
To Enter Awards of Excellence
To enter the 2010 Awards of Excellence, please download the entry form and then click on the category below for a specific category form. All entry forms must be faxed back to IAA by August 15, 2010. The number is 317.816.8911. If you have any questions, call the IAA office at 317.816.8900.
Grace McFadden Manager of the Year
Alberto Covarrubias Maintenance Supervisor of the Year
Maintenance Technician of the Year
Leasing Consultant of the Year
Rick Stapp Regional Property Manager of the Year
Management Company of the Year
Associate Member Company of the Year
Category Descriptions
Below, you will find the descriptions of each category for the 2010 Awards of Excellence. For a copy of the brochure, please click here.
Grace McFadden Manager of the Year
Established in 1982, this award recognizes excellence in on-site performance. To be eligible to win, a nominee must be a Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) designate in good standing with NAA or be in the final stages of the CAM class. He/she must be actively involved in the Indiana Apartment Association or an affiliate chapter during the past 12 months. Judging will be based on the nominee's performance in marketing his/her community, administrative and financial responsibility, team spirit and association involvement.
Alberto Covarrubias Maintenance Supervisor of the Year
As a category established in 2001, this award recognizes excellence in on-site performance. This award was renamed in 2006 in memory of Alberto Covarrubias, who had been a dedicated maintenance supervisor with Barrett & Stokely Management Company for 17 years. To be eligible, a nominee must have been a maintenance supervisor for more than two years. Nominees will be judged on the performance of their maintenance skills, administrative and financial responsibilities, leadership abilities and association involvement.
Maintenance Technician of the Year
This award recognizes the unique contribution of maintenance technicians. Judging will be based on direct performance of job responsibilities, experience level in general maintenance, electrical, plumbing, etc., and specific training. The CAMT designation is not required.
Leasing Consultant of the Year
Established in 1994, this award recognizes a leasing consultant for his/her outstanding performance in leasing. Candidates will be judged on closing performance, customer service, presentation and telephone techniques.
Rick Stapp Regional Property Manager of the Year
This award was established in 1998 to recognize individuals who manage multiple properties. Judging will be based on the nominee’s performance in managing multiple properties along with marketing, administrative and financial responsibilities, leadership abilities and association involvement. This award was renamed in 2009 in honor of Rick Stapp with Van Rooy Properties.
Management Company of the Year
Judging for this category is based on history of the company, 2009 accomplishments, employee incentive programs and other program and policies that define your company’s unique culture.
Associate Member Company of the Year
Established in 1994, this award recognizes an outstanding associate member company. Companies are judged on contributions to the industry, customer service, participation and support to IAA.
Associate Member of the Year
Established in 1995, this award recognizes an associate member individual. Candidates will be judged on participation in IAA, as well as contributions to the multifamily industry and community.
