Professional of the Year Awards

Each year the Austin Apartment Association recognizes outstanding individuals who achieved excellence and who are a leader in their field. The Professional of the Year winners will be announced at the 2024 APEX Awards, on December 6, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

2024 Nomination Timeline

August 1 - 30 - Nominations for the Professional of the Year awards will be open*

September 2 - Applications sent to all nominees

September 30 - Applications due

November 4 - Finalists announced

November - Finalists round

December 6 - Winners Announced at APEX Awards

Click Here to View the Finalists

*Please note the nomination form filled out is different from the actual application. Once nomination period ends, there will be an email sent out to all eligible nominees to fill out the award application for their category.

Nomination Guidelines

  • Any AAA member (owner/management/onsite personnel/products & services/suppliers) can nominate another AAA member. Self-nominations are also accepted.
  • Leasing Category only-$75 fee for the blind shop must be paid by due date. (AAA will send an invoice to your property)
  • Each category has a qualification that must be accurate a the time of the nomination.

2024 Award Categories 

Assistant Manager of the Year Award

An assistant property manager with at least one year of experience within the multifamily housing industry.

Independent Rental Owner of the Year Award

Company/Property (IRO) should not be a third-party management company.

Leasing Professional of the Year Award

A leasing professional with at least one year of experience within the multifamily housing industry

Maintenance Manager/Supervisor of the Year Award

A maintenance supervisor or manager with at least six months of experience in a supervisory role within the multifamily housing industry.

Maintenance Technician of the Year Award

A maintenance professional with at least six months of experience within the multifamily housing industry.

Property Manager of the Year Award

A property manager with at least one year of experience as a property manager.

Regional Maintenance Supervisor Award

A Maintenance/Service manager who oversees maintenance at multiple properties totaling 100 units or more and has at least two years of experience within their current role.

Regional Portfolio Supervisor of the Year Award

A property supervisor or regional manager who oversees at least three properties, supervises 100 units or more, and has at least two years of experience within their current role.

Supplier of the Year (Products & Services) Award

A supplier/vendor, servicing the multifamily housing industry, with at least one year of experience in their current role.

Trailblazer of the Year Award

Any AAA member with at least one year of experience within the multifamily housing industry, but less than five years of experience. Must show excellence and progression in the field of this current year.

View 2023 Professional of the Year Winners