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06/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/17/2026 12:50

NAA Announces 2026 Excellence Awards Winners

Arlington, Va. | June 17, 2026 - The National Apartment Association (NAA) today announced the winners of the 2026 NAA Excellence Awards, an annual program that recognizes excellence and leadership across the rental housing industry. This year's award recipients were formally recognized today at a ceremony during Apartmentalize, NAA's annual conference and exposition, held in New Orleans.

"It is a great honor to congratulate the 2026 NAA Excellence Awards winners who are incredible and accomplished leaders in the rental housing industry," said NAA President and CEO Bob Pinnegar. "Across the nation, these individuals and organizations are truly dedicated to making a meaningful impact and are extremely deserving of this recognition."

NAA's Excellence Awards celebrate apartment communities, industry professionals and affiliated apartment associations that make unique and lasting contributions to the industry each year. Learn more about the program.

A full list of the 2026 NAA Excellence Awards winners is included below.

Greater Iowa Apartment Association
Affiliate of the Year (Mid-Size)

Greater Charlotte Apartment Association
Affiliate of the Year (State/Metro)

NHH Reed
New Hope Housing, Inc.
Affordable Community of the Year

Windsor Leesburg
Windsor Communities
Major Rehab Community of the Year

One Cardinal Way
Cordish Living
Large Community of the Year

The Alice
WinnResidential
Small Community of the Year

Rambler Atlanta
LV Collective Management
Student Community of the Year

Cavalry Family Housing
WinnResidential Military Housing Services
Military Community of the Year

Graphite Oakley
HILLS Properties
New Construction Community of the Year

Mill Creek Residential
#NAAGives

Tara Gerberich
BG Staffing
Supplier Sales Professional of the Year

Chadwell Supply
Supplier Company of the Year

Connected Communities Maintenance Apprenticeship Program
WinnResidential
Anthony V. Pusateri Apartment Career Promotion Award Comprehensive Program

Matthew Smith
HD Supply
National Supplier Council (NSC) Achievement Award

Charissa Martinez
Mountain States Properties
Emerging Leader of the Year

Marci French
HRG Asset Management LLC
Apartment Career & Education (ACE) Industry Practitioner of the Year

Royal American Management
Leading Organization in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Justin Jones
SmartRent
DEI Champion

Greystar
Innovative Operator of the Year

Robert Carroll
North Central Florida Apartment Association
Chris Christenson Association Executive of the Year

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About NAA
The National Apartment Association (NAA) serves as the leading voice and preeminent resource through advocacy, education and collaboration on behalf of the rental housing industry. As a federation of 139 state and local affiliates, NAA encompasses over 113,000 members representing more than 13.7 million apartment homes. NAA believes that rental housing is a valuable partner in every community that emphasizes integrity, accountability, collaboration, responsibility, inclusivity and innovation. To learn more, visit  www.naahq.org. NAA thanks its Strategic Partners AppFolio, The Home Depot Pro, Lowe's Pro Supply and Yardi.

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