2022 Diamond Award Categories Aw
The Mississippi Apartment Association (MAA) Diamond Awards were created to honor the outstanding companies and individuals in the apartment industry in Mississippi.
Property Awards
Assistant Manager of The Year
Judging criteria are based on industry knowledge, professionalism, collection management, resident retention, administrative skills, professional achievements, industry-related designations & certifications, and Association involvement.
Best Community Pool- (NEW)
* The community with the most votes wins. Not eligible for the Zoom judging round.
Judging criteria include the design, layout, and features of the pool area. Photos or videos are required
Best Curb Appeal- (NEW)
* The community with the most votes wins. Not eligible for the Zoom judging round.
Judging criteria include the best use of flowers, trees, shrubs, and other landscaping to make the curb appeal on your property shine. Photos or videos are required.
Leasing Consultant of The Year
Judging criteria includes sales skills, closing ratio, resident retention, outreach marketing, follow-up skills, professionalism, phone skills, professional achievements, industry-related designations & certifications, and Association involvement.
Maintenance Professional of The Year
Groundskeeper, Housekeeper, Make Ready Tech, Maintenance tech, or make ready staff
Judging criteria are based on multi-task oriented, efficiency, time management, attitude, work ethic, resident relations, dependability, professionalism, and Association involvement
Maintenance Supervisor of The Year
On-site Person
Judging criteria includes property responsibilities, maintenance skills, knowledge of the trade, budget compliance/cost-savings programs, safety/liability, administrative/personnel, organization skills, professional achievements, industry-related designations & certifications, and Association involvement.
Property of The Year
Awards will be given for 200 units or less and 201 units or more.
* If you are nominated for this category, an additional form will need to be completed. Not eligible for voting round.
Judging criteria includes asset management, resident retention, closing ratio, delinquency, customer service, professionalism, amenities, model, resident activities and involvement in the surrounding community, industry-related designations & certifications, and association involvement. Photos or videos are required.
Property Manager of The Year
Judging criteria includes financial, marketing, leadership, management skills, industry knowledge, resident retention, administrative/personnel, professional achievement, industry-related designations & certifications, and Association involvement.
Regional Support Person of The Year
Individuals who are responsible for multiple properties. Example: Corporate Staff, Regional Manager, Regional Property Manager, Regional Maintenance Technician or Coordinator, Regional Trainer)
Judging criteria are based on work ethic, time management, attitude, dependability, people skills, professionalism, quality of work, and service above & beyond
Rising Star- (NEW)
Judging criteria include those who have been in the industry less than 3 years, demonstrate a high level of professional achievement, strong leadership qualities, and a strong commitment to the advancement of their profession.
Service Awards
Philanthropy Award Recognition
Recognition will be given to the companies that have sustained giving and has, through individual or combined efforts, made a significant contribution to their community or service to others within the company.
Team Awards
Management Company of The Year
* If you are nominated for this category, an additional form will need to be completed. Not eligible for voting round.
Judging criteria includes company culture, employee professional development, business practices, fiscal management, customer service, integrity, involvement in the surrounding community, and Association involvement
Outstanding Property Management Team of The Year (onsite)
* If you are nominated for this category, an additional form will need to be completed. Not eligible for voting round.
Awarded to the onsite management team that exemplifies success through teamwork.
Judging criteria includes customer service, team performance results, marketing, leasing concepts, overcoming obstacles, and Association involvement.
Associate Awards
Supplier Company of The Year
Judging criteria includes professionalism, integrity, exemplary customer service, dependability,
company culture, quality of product or service, community service, client rapport, and Association involvement.
Supplier Individual of The Year
Judging criteria includes professionalism, integrity, exemplary customer service, dependability, professional achievements, industry knowledge, product or service knowledge, client rapport, and Association involvement
Additional Information
Important Dates
Nominations Accepted: October 7-14, 2022
Voting Period for Awards: October 21-28, 2022
Zoom interviews for Capital November 3rd - November 15th, 2022
Zoom interviews for Pine Belt December 6-15, 2022
Winners will be announced at the Capital Diamond Awards on Friday, January 27, 2023, and the Pine Belt Diamond Awards on Thursday, February 9, 2023.
Eligibility
The nominee must be a member of the Mississippi Apartment Association in good standing.
Nominees must have been in their respective position for a least six months at the time of nomination.
The performance period for awards is August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Winners from the 2019 & 2021 Diamond Awards are not eligible to be nominated
Voting
The voting link will be sent to members and nominees on October 21st. Each person is allowed 1 vote per day per device until October 28th. The top 5 from each category with the most votes, we'll be scheduled for Zoom interviews.
* Best Curb Appeal and Best Pool are only eligible for the voting round. The property with the most votes will win.
* Management Company of the Year, Outstanding Property Management Team of the Year, and Property of the Year are not eligible for the voting round.
Judging
Nominations for Management Company of the Year, Outstanding Property Management Team of the Year, and Property of the Year will be judged by an unbiased panel of judges. MAA recruits apartment industry professionals from across the country to judge the submissions. The application that is completed will be sent to judges to score.
The winners will be selected based on a point system. Judging criteria are listed for each award category above.
Zoom Interviews
Zoom interviews will be held for the following categories:
Assistant Manager of the Year
Leasing Consultant of the Year
Maintenance Supervisor of the Year
Property Manager of the Year
Regional Support Person of the Year
Rising Star
Maintenance Team Member of the Year
Supplier Company of the Year
Supplier Individual of the Year
Zoom interviews for Capital November 3rd - November 15th, 2022
Zoom interviews for Pine Belt December 6-15, 2022
The MAA staff will work with nominees to determine the date and time for your interview. Interviews will last no longer than 15 minutes.
