Golden Key Awards Nominations

Individual Award Categories | Team & Community Award Categories
Category Descriptions | How to Nominate |FAQ| Attend the Award Show
The Nomination Deadline Has Been Extended to August 30th!


Nominations for the Golden Key Awards open from July 10th through August 30th. This is your opportunity to recognize outstanding professionals in the multifamily industry who have shown exceptional dedication, innovation, and leadership. Submit your nominations within this period to celebrate the individuals driving success and growth in our vibrant industry.

July 10 - July 31:  FREE Early Bird Pricing for Nominations.

August 1 - August 30: Nominations will be $25 per submission.

ALL NOMINATIONS must be submitted by FRIDAY, AUGUST 30th at 5 p.m. to qualify!
*This includes nomination forms, supporting documents, letters, photos, etc. Any late submissions will not be accepted.

Individual Award Categories (Click a category below to begin)
   Account Executive of the Year  Assistant Manager of the Year Corporate Support Person of the Year | Management
Corporate Support Person of the Year | Supplier Housekeeper of the Year Leasing Consultant of the Year
NEW! Leasing Manager of the Year Maintenance Supervisor of the Year Maintenance Technician of the Year
Management Company Executive of the Year Porter/Groundskeeper of the Year Property Manager of the Year
Regional Manager of the Year Regional Service Director of the Year NEW! Rising Star Award | Maintenance
Rising Star Award | Management Sasha Samsudean Rising Star Award | Supplier
Team & Community Award Categories (Click a category below to begin)
      Affordable Community of the Year     Best Curb Appeal Build to Rent Community of the Year
Community of the Year Digital Marketing Campaign of the Year Interior Design Award
Lease-Up Community of the Year Luxury Community of the Year Maintenance Team of the Year
NEW! Management Company of the Year Mixed Use Development of the Year Renovation or Remodel of the Year
Resident Experience Award NEW! Student Community Of The Year  Supplier Company of the Year

View the Full List of Category Descriptions Here

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Need a Refresher Before You Nominate?

Click here to watch our Nomination Tutorial Video with helpful tips & tricks!

VIEW A SAMPLE NOMINATION FORM HERE

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to submit a nomination?
    • Nominations are FREE for the month of July, starting August 1st, nominations will be $25 for each nomination.
  • What documents or materials will I need to submit a nomination?
    • All nominations will require a photo of the person, team, or company being nominated. You will also be able to add letters of recommendation and other backup materials (such as notes from residents or clients). During the judging process, the more information the better!
  • Can I nominate someone from another company? (i.e. Nominate your favorite supplier partner!)
    • Yes!
  • Can I nominate myself?
    • Yes!
  • Is there a limit to the number of nominations that I can submit?
    • Nope! But, you may only nominate a person or company once per category. (Tip: the more submissions for a nominee does NOT mean the better chance of winning. Judges will select a winner based on the details and documents that are shared on their submission, so the more detail the better.
  • How many awards/winners are recognized in a category?
    • There is typically one winner per award. In several categories, winners will be recognized by size (i.e. unit count) or other differentiating factors. In those cases there may be multiple winners for that category, but one winner per subcategory (i.e. Small community, Medium Community, or Large Community). 
  • How do I know if the person or team/company I want to nominate is eligible for a specific category?
    • At the top of each nomination form, there is a description of that category that will help to determine who qualifies to be nominated. You can also view the full list of category descriptions linked here.
  • I started and saved a nomination, how do I resume to complete it?
    •  When you originally saved the nomination form you would have been sent an e-mail with a link to access the form at a later date. Be sure to check your spam folders, but if you don't see it, you can reach out to Carina@aago.org for assistance!
  • How are the award nominations judged?
    • Awards are judged by association staff from outside of our market, and outside of the state! They are given a rubric for each award category based on the unique characteristics of the award. It's important to be thorough as the judge won't be familiar with the person, team, or company/community you are nominating so it is up to you to paint the picture!

Don't hesitate to reach out with any additional questions. You can give us a call at 407-644-0539, or e-mail Carina@aago.org.