Houston Apartment Association Honors Industry’s Outstanding Multifamily Properties and Professionals

HOUSTON, TX - More than 1,000 Houston apartment industry professionals honored their best today at the Houston Apartment Association’s (HAA) annual Honors Awards (formerly Industry Achievement Awards) banquet. HAA members recognized 16 properties and 16 individuals representing a cross-section of apartment communities and jobs for their contributions to the industry.

The property awards, given for the second time this year, went to outstanding new development, garden-style and mid/high rise properties. Criteria included:

• Resident Service (floor plans, interior/exterior structure, maintenance, appropriate to locale, overall customer service)
• Physical Appearance/Appeal (both interior and exterior, models, office/common areas)
• Community Service (community revitalization, involvement, environmental awareness)
• Operating Performance (could include net effective rents, occupancy rate/retention, controllable expenses, and year-over-year results versus comparables in submarket)
• Unique Features/Amenities/Services that make the property stand out

2013 Honors Awards - Property Winners:

150 Units or Less, Built Before 1980
Carrington Court

150 Units or Less, Built 1980-2010
Gardens at Friendswood Lakes

151-300 Units, Built Before 1980
Watermill

151-300 Units, Built 1980-1989
Parque Del Oro

151-300 Units, Built 1990-1999, Mid-Rise
Steeplecrest

151-300 Units, Built 1990-1999, Garden
Midtown Arbor Place

151-300 Units, Built 2000-2010, Mid-Rise
Venue Museum District

151-300 Units, Built 2000-2010, Garden
The Bellagio

301 Units or More, Built Before 1980
Grogan’s Landing

301 Units or More, Built 1980-1989
The Abbey at Eldridge

301 Units or More, Built 1990-1999
Estates at Bellaire

301 Units or More, Built 2000-2010, Mid-Rise
Domain at City Centre

301 Units or More, Built 2000-2010, Garden
Deseo at Grand Mission

New Development, Mid-Rise
Gables Post Oak

New Development, Garden
Cypress Creek at Fayridge Drive

Cornerstone
One Park Place

Individual Honors Awards:

Leasing Consultant
Courtney Lindley, CAM
Greystar, Chandler Park

Assistant On-site Manager
Leslie Stafford
Orion Real Estate Services, Retreat at City Park

On-site Manager (1-150 units)
Margaret Sangster
Milestone Management, Tanglebrook

On-site Manager (151-349 units)
Nancy Gilman, CAM
Francis Property Management, Estancia San Miguel

On-site Manager (350 units or more)
Richard Wall
Concierge Management Services, Aberdeen

Maintenance Technician
Miguel Orellana
Francis Property Management, Oak Park Trails

Maintenance Supervisor (Single property)
Rolando Valdez
W R H Realty Services Inc., The Parque At Bellaire

Maintenance Supervisor (Multiple properties)
Arnold Sanchez, CAMT
B H Management Services Inc

Corporate/Marketing/Training Director
Carina Bryars
Greystar

Administrative Support
Blanca Anderson, CAPS
Asset Plus Corp

Supplier
Dean O’Kelley, CAS
The Liberty Group

Portfolio Supervisor
Kelley Rightmire Suess
Greystar

Independent Owner
Jerry & Sharon Turner

Owner/Management Executive
Debbie Sulzer, ARM, CAPS
Francis Property Management

Go-Getter of the Year
Jimmie Hotz, CAS
HD Supply

Honorary Life Member
Tina Cavaco
Centra Partners LLC

About the Houston Apartment Association:
The Houston Apartment Association is a professional trade association that serves individuals and businesses involved in the ownership, construction, management, maintenance and operation of apartments and other rental dwellings in the Houston area. See www.haaonline.org for more information.

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