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AMA 5 Star Safety Awards & Certification 


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AMA 5 Star Safety Awards 
& Certification Program

Register/Renew HERE

Designed to reduce criminal activity, improve safety, as well as unite community organizations and individuals, the 5 Star Safety Certification and Awards Program is the ultimate way to demonstrate your property's elevated commitment to fostering safer communities. 

As an AMA 5 Star Certified Community, you set yourself apart from other rental properties by holding yourself to a higher standard of management practices, customer caring and neighborhood involvement - a distinction to truly be proud of!


5 Star Fast Track Checklist

Download the checklist HERE.

How To Complete Your Stars:

Click on each of the drop-downs below to learn more about completing each Star in the 5 Star Safety Awards and Certification Program. Before getting started, make sure to sign up for registration or renewal here!

Do this Star first! (All other stars may be completed in an order that is convenient for you.) View the On-Demand 5 Star Orientation Session and collect proof of viewing by August 31.* (Link to Orientation video will be provided after registration and will only be available to watch until 8/31. Orientation is cut off early, because participants must view the video with enough time to learn about next steps to successfully complete the whole program in time for the November 30 deadline. (Instructions for submitting proof of viewing will be included in the Orientation video.)

Enroll in and complete the first phase of your city's Crime Free Multi-housing (CFMH) program. Enrollment is through your city's police department.

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If your city does not have a CFMH program, you may attend a neighboring community's program. Requirement must be met before November 30th*. 

Attend two Community Coalition Meetings before November 30th. AMA offers 14 different groups that meet across the Phoenix Valley area, Tucson, Flagstaff, Casa Grande, Sierra Vista and more! Find details about your closest Community Coalition HERE - opens in a new tab - opens in a new tab - opens in a new tab - opens in a new tab!

Host AND attend a Project S.A.F.E. safety social before November 30th. Learn more about Project S.A.F.E. HERE >>> - opens in a new tab - opens in a new tab - opens in a new tab - opens in a new tab.

5 Star Awards

You've done the work!  Now it's time to be rewarded! Maybe you've even gone above and beyond! Enter the "5 Star Best Of" Awards when you submit your final application. Categories you my enroll in include: 

  • NEW THIS YEAR - Most Innovative Safety Initiative
  • NEW THIS YEAR - Safety Champion
  • NEW THIS YEAR - Safety Culture Excellence Award
  • Best Resident Turnout for Project S.A.F.E.
  • Best Community Participation for Project S.A.F.E.
  • Best Community Invitation or Flyer for Project S.A.F.E.
  • Best Use of Theme for Project S.A.F.E.
  • Committee's Choice for Best Overall Project S.A.F.E. Event

Learn more about each category HERE!

To enroll in the "5 Star Best Of Awards", simply select "yes" on the last question in the Final Application (button below) to open up the Best Of Contest Submission Form. 


Final Application

Completed your first four Stars, and decided which "Best Of" categories you'd like to enter? Submit your final 5 Star Application for completion at the button below (with required registration fee if not previously provided) and required documentation by November 30th. Make sure you have completed the following before submitting your application:

_______  Register for the AMA 5 Star Safety Certification with Project S.A.F.E. Program
_______  Star #1: View the On-demand AMA 5 Star Orientation*
              (Copy of Proof of Viewing as Instructed in the Video Sent in Your Original Confirmation Email Required)
_______  Star #2: Attend Phase 1 of Your Municipal Crime Free Multi-housing Program or Equivalent*
              (Copy of Your Current Certificate Required)
_______  Star #3: Attend 2 Community Coalitions/Neighborhood Alliance Meetings
              (If you attended a neighborhood meeting that was not hosted by AMA, Click HERE for Verification
              Form. You do not need to provide a verification form if you attended AMA hosted meetings.)
_______  Star #4: Host a Project S.A.F.E. Safety Social
              (Copy of sign-in sheet required)
_______  Star #5: Achieve the Stars Above So you Can Complete This Application

Fill Out Your Final Application and Enter the 5 Star Safety Awards HERE!

Any stars achieved during the calendar year will count towards that year's certification. All participants who successfully achieve all of their Stars will receive a certification of completion and recognition at AMA's annual 5 Star Awards in February of the following year. 

* You must renew each year to keep your certification current. You need only complete Stars #3-5 each year if you have achieved your 5 Star Safety Certification in the last three years AND your Crime Free Multi-housing Certification is current. Proof of current Crime Free Multi-housing certification will be required with your final renewal application.

** Please note that Project S.A.F.E. is no longer offered as a stand-alone certification, but holding a Project S.A.F.E. event each year is still a requirement in achieving the full 5 Star Safety Certification.

Frequently Asked Questions