Tribute Awards Nominations

AMA Volunteer of the Year – Outside the Valley

This award is given to recognize the Regular Member who has given their time and made an impact upon the industry through efforts supporting and contributing to the AMA in areas outside of Metro Phoenix. Aspects of service considered are the individual’s dedication, commitment, integrity, work ethic, cooperation, enthusiasm, professionalism, support of the AMA, volunteer time with the AMA, knowledge of the industry, long term impact of service, and impact on others in the industry.

AMA Volunteer of the Year – Metro Phoenix

This award is given to recognize the Regular Member who has given their time and made a measurable impact in the industry through efforts supporting and contributing to the AMA. Aspects of service considered are the individual’s dedication, commitment, integrity, work ethic, cooperation, enthusiasm, professionalism, support of the AMA, volunteer time with the AMA, knowledge of the industry, long term impact of service, and impact on others in the industry.

Assistant Manager of the Year

This award recognizes outstanding Assistant Managers who assist in the day-to-day operations on a property. Interview questions will focus on leadership, industry knowledge, attitude, problem-solving, and creativity. Any on-site professional whose primary responsibility is to assist the Manager with on-site leasing, accounting/bookkeeping, and/or management is eligible.

Best Community Team of the Year

This award recognizes a rental housing community and its team that maintains the highest level of excellence, talent, service, maintenance, and overall operations. The interview will focus on team cohesion, community impact, overall staff presentation, knowledge of roles, and customer service philosophy. Awards will be given in the following categories:

• 1-199 Units
• 200-299 Units
• 300+ Units
• Outside the Valley (Southern/Northern AZ Regions)

 
Community Manager of the Year

This award recognizes outstanding Community Managers that demonstrate leadership through the success of their properties. This nominee demonstrates skills in leadership, marketing, budget management, and operations. Interview questions will focus on management skills and philosophy, industry knowledge, budget and asset administration, and attitude. Awards will be given in the following categories:

• 1-199 Units
• 200-299 Units
• 300+ Units
• Outside the Valley (Southern/Northern AZ Regions)

Corporate Employee of the Year

Open to any regular member corporate employee including, but not limited to: Human Resource Professional, Administrative Professional, Marketing Professional, IT Professional, Accounting Professional and Training Professional.

Candidates must provide support to the Management Company or owner in Arizona and have more than 12 months’ experience. The candidate will be judged on leadership, industry knowledge, accomplishments, and professionalism. NOTE: This category will not complete an exam.

Housing Heroes

This award recognizes a management company who worked together to plan and execute a project. The project should align with AMA’s vision of providing a positive impact to Arizona’s communities. Submissions will be evaluated on such items as team participation, number of volunteer hours, and specific impact to a local Arizona community. To be eligible, a minimum of 15% of team members or 100 people must have participated in the activity. Companies may only submit one project, so consider which one was the biggest or most impactful.

NOTE: On the nomination spreadsheet, please list the name/email address of the person who we should send the entry form to.

Housekeeper of the Year

This award recognizes individuals who contribute to a property’s physical upkeep through housekeeping duties that may include common areas, apartment turns or general cleaning. Interview questions will focus on attitude, knowledge of the housekeeping process, resident impact, and customer service philosophy. NOTE: This category will not complete an exam.

Industry Partner of the Year – Outside the Valley

This award is for the Industry Partner who actively participated in and encouraged mutual support of industry-related events, committees, educational seminars, and/or conferences affecting the areas outside of Metro Phoenix. Award considerations include attitude, individual integrity, work ethic, cooperation, enthusiasm, professionalism, support of the AMA, volunteer time, long term impact of service, and impact on others in the industry. Nominee must have place of business located outside the Metro Phoenix area.

Industry Partner of the Year – Metro Phoenix

This award is for the Industry Partner who actively participated in and encouraged mutual support of industry-related events, committees, educational seminars, and conferences. Award considerations include attitude, individual integrity, work ethic, cooperation, enthusiasm, professionalism, support of the AMA, volunteer time, long term impact of service, and impact on others in the industry.

Leasing Consultant of the Year

This award recognizes the on-site position that requires product knowledge, selling skills, tenacity, professionalism, patience, and more. Interview questions will focus on sales skills, marketing proficiency, enthusiasm, and team dependability. Any leasing professional whose primary responsibility is on-site leasing is eligible.

Property Supervisor of the Year

This award recognizes a multi-property Regional Manager or Portfolio Manager who bridges the gap between properties, owners, and corporate offices.

Regional Managers nominated for this category show the ability to motivate across teams, meet multiple financial goals, and develop leaders. Interview questions will focus on management philosophy, human resource skills, vision, creativity, leadership, and integrity. Nominees must supervise three or more communities in Arizona.

Regional Service Supervisor of the Year

This award recognizes a multi-property Service Supervisor who bridges the gap between properties and corporate offices. Individuals nominated for this category show the ability to motivate across teams, meet multiple financial goals, and solve problems. Interview questions will focus on leadership philosophy, human resource knowledge, project bidding, budget management, and knowledge of management goals. Nominees must supervise three or more communities in Arizona.

Service Supervisor of the Year

This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate management skills, professionalism, and the highest standards of technical excellence. Interview questions will focus on leadership philosophy, knowledge of the trade, budget management, workflow organization, customer service philosophy, and integrity. Individuals must supervise one or more employees or subcontractors. Awards will be given in the following categories:

• 1-199 Units
• 200 - 299 Units
• 300+ Units
• Outside the Valley (Southern/Northern AZ Regions)

Service Technician of the Year

This award recognizes individuals who contribute to a property’s physical upkeep, performance, and appearance. Interview questions will focus on attitude, average turn periods/process, average service request turn-around, customer service skills, maintenance skills, and work ethic. Any porter, groundskeeper, or technician is eligible.