The multihousing industry has had a remarkable year of renewed optimism in the housing and rental markets. The Arizona Multihousing Association brings apartment industry leaders together for one night a year at its annual Tribute Gala to celebrate the successes of the teams, individuals, volunteers and communities that are best in class.

On Thursday night, a sold out crowd of more than 1,200 apartment industry leaders from around Arizona gathered for the annual Tribute Gala to learn who would be honored as the best individuals, teams, and communities from the list of finalists. These winners were judged in a competitive judging process and the 22 winners were selected from the more than 400 statewide nominations.

This year, the AMA added a few new categories including one for best renovated property and affordable community.

“As the apartment industry continues to grow in Arizona, we are seeing large investments in renovations and in affordable housing for workers. It’s important for our industry to recognize these new housing options and the influence these communities have on the greater community,” said Tom Simplot, President and CEO of the Arizona Multihousing Association.

2014 Arizona Multihousing Association Tribute Award Winners

COMMUNITY AWARDS

Developer’s Award for Best Community Built 2012-2013:
Liv Avenida, IPA Management

Renovated Community of the Year:
Camden San Marcos, Camden Property Trust

Affordable Community of the Year:
Escala Central City, Allison-Shelton Real Estate Services, Inc.

Best Team & Community of the Year Built Prior to 1995:
The Place at Forest Ridge, MC Residential

Best Team & Community of the Year Built Between 1995-2005:
Mirabella Village, Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC

Best Team & Community of the Year Built Between 2006-2013:
Serafina, Fairfield Properties, L.P.

Best Team & Community of the Year Outside the Valley:
The Woods, Nicolosi & Fitch, Inc.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Industry Partner of the Year:
Adam Greco, Burns Pest Elimination

Industry Partner of the Year Tucson:
Tim Furnas, Valley Protective Services

Volunteer of the Year:
Greg Morehead, Fairfield Properties, L.P.

Volunteer of the Year Tucson:
Elizabeth Beaulieu, Nicolosi & Fitch, Inc.