The Arizona Multihousing Association announced its 2023 Tribute Awards to a diverse group of employees that serve the state’s many apartment communities.
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“The apartment developments around the state have such dedicated and earnest employees who create livable communities,” said AMA board chair Linda Coburn, the vice president of asset management at NexMetro Development. “Our award winners exemplify the dedication of the more than 131,000 employees who work in the apartment industry.”
AMA handed out 30 awards, ranging from the Volunteer of the Year to Service Technician of the Year at the 31st AMA/Cox Communications Tribute Awards. The event drew more than 1,500 people to the Phoenix Convention Center.
“As we emerge from the depths of the COVID pandemic, apartment employees continue to step up and serve residents in a difficult time,” said AMA president and CEO Courtney LeVinus. “We are proud to honor the best of these employees who demonstrate day-in and day-out their commitment to bettering the lives of residents who live in apartment communities.”
Arizona’s apartment industry employs more than 131,000 people, $700 million in wages and a nearly $4 billion in economic impact.
The 2023 Tribute winners are:
AMA Volunteer of the Year, Outside the Valley – Lauren Reece, Quarterpenny Management
AMA Volunteer of the Year, Statewide – Michelle Sinclair, Evergreen Devco
Assistant Manager of the Year – Cassandra Herrera, Rancho Montanas, Asset Living
Arizona Executive of the Year – Brenda Gammie, Avanti Residential
Best Community Team of the Year, 1-199 Units – Miramonte Apartments, P.B. Bell
Best Community Team of the Year, 200-299 Units – The Scottsdale Grand, Mark-Taylor Residential
Best Community Team of the Year, 300+ Units – Zaterra Apartments, P.B. Bell
Best Community Team of the Year, Student Housing – Highland Village Apartments, The Bella Group
Best Community Team of the Year, Outside the Valley – The Hilands Apartments, Bridge Property Management
Community Manager of the Year, 1-199 Units – Judy Miles, Colores del Sol, Asset Living
Community Manager of the Year, 200-299 Units – Lindsay Schultz, Vela at Tempe Town Lake, Asset Living
Community Manager of the Year, 300+ Units – Cassie Haverland, San Valencia, Mark-Taylor Residential
Community Manager of the Year, Outside the Valley – Maddi Porter, Timberline Place, Range Water Real Estate
Corporate Employee of the Year – Lindsay McMahon, Mark-Taylor Residential
Developers Award for Best Community Design: Garden Style – 59 Evergreen, Visiquest Properties
Developers Award for Best Community Design: Mid/Low Rise – The Tyler, Streetlights Residential
Developers Award for Best Community Design: Affordable Community – Soluna Apartments, Gorman & Company
Developers Award for Best Community Design: Build to Rent – Avilla Canyon, NexMetro
Housekeeper of the Year – Maria Alvarez, Reflections at Red Mountain, P.B. Bell
Industry Partner of the Year, Outside the Valley – Sarah Marcarian-Dabb, Redi Carpet
Industry Partner of the Year, Statewide – Michelle Howland, Blue Steel Security Services
Leasing Consultant of the Year – Russ Kazmierczak Jr, The Place at Fountains at Sun City, MC Companies
Property Supervisor of the Year – Natalie Jones, Mark-Taylor Residential
Regional Service Supervisor of the Year – John Silva, RPM Living
Renovated Community of the Year – Regents at Scottsdale, Mark-Taylor Residential
Service Supervisor of the Year, 200-299 Units – Micah Adams, Montage at Pecos Ranch, P.B. Bell
Service Supervisor of the Year, 300+ Units – Joseph Ochoa, The Laurel, Greystar Real Estate Partners
Service Supervisor of the Year, Outside the Valley – David Christy, The Missions at Sentinel Peak, Quarterpenny Management
Service Technician of the Year – Katlynne Van Eaton, Highland Village Apartments, The Bella Group
Service Supervisor of the Year, 1-199 Units – Brian Hersel, Miramonte, P.B. Bell
