1. Nominees must be a CAI-NJ member in good standing. [Contact the CAI-NJ office to confirm.]
2. Only CAI-NJ members in good standing will be permitted to submit a nomination.
3. All nominations must be received by CAI-NJ no later than Friday, December 6, 2024.
Submit your nominations for the following categories on our website, via the form below.
Candice Bladt Community Manager of the Year: This award is presented to a community manager member who has excelled, displaying excellence in their field as recognized by the industry. The award will be open to both onsite and portfolio managers. The manager must have obtained or is actively pursuing CAI recognized credentials including CMCA, AMS, PCAM or LSM.
Community Association Board of the Year [Over 1,000 Units & Under 1,000 Units]: Awarded in two categories (over and under 1,000 units), this award is presented to the community association board who is dedicated to improving the industry through education and advocacy. The nominees should consist of boards who are passionate about education, follow best practices and support the advocacy efforts in the Community Association Industry. Communities nominated must hold a minimum of three (3) homeowner leader memberships as well as have a minimum of three (3) board members who have completed the Board Leadership Development Training through CAI.
Outstanding Young Professional of the Year: This award is presented to the rising star, young professional in the industry. The chapter is looking for someone who can be described as self-sacrificing, diligent, reliable, and determined. If you look at them and say “I’m Impressed” then nominate them for the “Young Professional of the Year” award.
Denise M. Becker Woman of the Year: This award will be presented to a female who has stood out as a leader in the community association industry, mirroring Denise’s ideals of leadership. She will have served the CAI-NJ chapter and be well respected in her field. She must be a member in good standing (Manager, Business Partner, or Homeowner Leader) and an active member of the chapter supporting the goals of the Women’s Leadership Committee.
All nominees who meet the requirements will be voted on by the entire CAI-NJ membership during an allotted time window. The nominees will be required to provide a brief bio for voting purposes [Nominees who do not provide the bio prior to the online voting window will not be eligible to be voted on]. Also during this process, you will vote on the Chair of the Year & Committee of the Year of Awards. This will account for 50% of the overall score.
All Nominees will meet with a panel of CAI-NJ members appointed by the board of directors via a scheduled zoom meeting, where they will be interviewed and scored based on a grading scale. This will account for 50% of the overall score.
Winners will be determined by combining the scores from each round of the voting process. Winners will be announced and receive their awards at the Awards Celebration on February 19, 2025 at Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, Two Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. (Additional details about our Awards Celebration will be available as we get closer to the event.)
Fill out and Send the Form Below to Submit Your Nominations Now!
