Awards of Excellence
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Awards of Excellence Winners
During the President's Dinner on the final day of the annual Midwest Multifamily Exhibition and Education Conference, the Indiana Apartment Association hands out awards to our member apartment communties and management companies in several categories. The 2012 convention will be Oct. 16-17, 2012, at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis.
To Enter Awards of Excellence
The Awards of Excellence nominations are entered on line each year. In the coming months, the entries will be activated and members will be able to submit nominations. If you have any questions, call the IAA office at (317) 816-8900.
The categories are:
- 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
- Associate Member Company of the Year
- Associate Member of the Year
Category Descriptions
Below, you will find the descriptions of each category for the 2012 Awards of Excellence.
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.
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.
