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2021 Honorees

The Diamond Award process has continued to evolve year after year. This year is no exception.

We strive to continually enhance the value of these prestigious awards that are given to those who display
excellent performance.

The staff and Board of Directors would like to congratulate all of the nominees and finalists for 2021. The winners of each category will be announced on April 12, 2022.

 

 

Professional and Community Award Nominees

Rookie Maintenance Technician of the Year – sponsored by The Liberty Group

Michael Ambrose

Michael Ambrose

Comet Greensboro

Jeffrey Anderson

Jeffrey Anderson

Watercourse Apartments

Joshua Crigger

Joshua Crigger

Matthew Grande

Rookie Leasing Professional of the Year – Sponsored by BG Multifamily

Cameron Bullard

Cameron Bullard

Brassfield Park

Megan Davis

Megan Davis

Abbotts Creek

Jessica Eaton

Jessica Eaton

Windsor Upon Stonecrest

Marietta McLaughlin

Marietta McLaughlin

Brookberry Park

Alyssa Parsons

Alyssa Parsons

Hawthorne at Oak Ridge

Amber Person

Amber Person

The Avenue

Best Supporting Role – sponsored by Response Grid

Sarah Foil

Sarah Foil

Clachan Management

Adam Greer

Adam Greer

Blue Ridge Companies

Shane Lively

Shane Lively

Hawthorne Residential Partners

Brittney Vanhook

Brittney Vanhook

Phillips Management Group

Lou Zampino

Lou Zampino

Hawthorne Residential Partners

Leasing Professional of the Year– Sponsored by Renew-It Master

Soren Daum

Soren Daum

Winston Factory Lofts

Bailey Ellis

Bailey Ellis

Addison Point

Claybriell Lanier

Claybriell Lanier

The Avenue

Isabella Paramo

Isabella Paramo

Park Forest

Michaela Presnell

Michaela Presnell

Friendly Manor

Susannah Wares

Susannah Wares

Windsor Upon Stonecrest

Maintenance Technician of the Year – sponsored by BluSky Restoration

Cody Boniface

Cody Boniface

Residences at Diamond Ridge

Carlos Catalan

Carlos Catalan

Matthew Grande

Zack Kocher

Zack Kocher

Park Forest

Antonio Rivas

Antonio Rivas

Legacy at Twin Oaks

Ronald Szelazek

Ronald Szelazek

Ardmore Terrace

Assistant Manager – sponsored by Full House Marketing

Lauren Atkinson

Lauren Atkinson

Brookberry Park

Jeanne Bergeron

Jeanne Bergeron

Addison Point

Brittney Bryant

Brittney Bryant

Piedmont Place

Serece Dalton

Serece Dalton

Colonial Apartments

McKenzie Griffin

McKenzie Griffin

Abbotts Creek

Samuel Hermes

Samuel Hermes

The Village Lofts

Amanda Higdon-Solek

Amanda Higdon-Solek

Comet Greensboro

Tabatha Kirkland

Tabatha Kirkland

Ardmore Terrace

Meghan Oleska

Meghan Oleska

Palladium Park Apartments

Olivia "Shay" Pencola

Olivia "Shay" Pencola

Hawthorne at Oak Ridge

Jamaula Sykes

Jamaula Sykes

The Avenue

Bobby Proctor Maintenance Supervisor of the Year – sponsored by Spangler Restoration

Leo Angeles

Leo Angeles

Carlisle Residential Properties

Brett Barney

Brett Barney

Blue Ridge Companies

Ronnie Collie

Ronnie Collie

Southwood Realty

Harrison Hoang

Harrison Hoang

Southwood Realty

Chad Lloyd

Chad Lloyd

Southwood Realty

Marvin Melgar

Marvin Melgar

Apartment Dynamics

Jose Montiel

Jose Montiel

Carlisle Residential Properties

Jason Pickard

Jason Pickard

Carlisle Residential Properties

Francisco Rojas

Francisco Rojas

Clachan Properties

Anthony Royster

Anthony Royster

Phillips Management Group

John Scudder

John Scudder

Blue Ridge Companies

Alexandra Sechrist

Alexandra Sechrist

Carlisle Residential Properties

Rodney Sellers

Rodney Sellers

Blue Ridge Companies

Nathan Vulgamore

Nathan Vulgamore

Allegiant-Carter Management

Nathan Walker

Nathan Walker

Hawthorne Residential Partners

Cynthia Apple Manager of the Year – sponsored by Loebsack & Brownlee, PLLC

Dani Clemons

Dani Clemons

Hawthorne at Oak Ridge

Dana Fuller

Dana Fuller

Lindsey Manor

Ariel Griffith

Ariel Griffith

Palladium Park

Jennifer Hamm

Jennifer Hamm

Sherwood Station

Carisa Jeffries

Carisa Jeffries

The Retreat at the Park

Maggie Lopez

Maggie Lopez

Residences at Diamond Ridge

Dina Lovell

Dina Lovell

Hanover Terrace

Katrina Mitchell

Katrina Mitchell

Bridford Lakes

Alyssa Myrick

Alyssa Myrick

Ardmore Terrace

Jan Smith

Jan Smith

Savannah Place

Jimmy Stuart

Jimmy Stuart

The Lodge at Lakeshore

Morgan Vickers

Morgan Vickers

The Avenue

Kelly Willis

Kelly Willis

Davis Gardens

Melissa Wilson

Melissa Wilson

Empire Crossings and Willow Run

Regional Manager of the Year – sponsored by RestorePro Reconstruction

Lisa Engelke

Lisa Engelke

Bell Partners, Inc

Stephanie Harrison

Stephanie Harrison

Drucker & Falk

Brette Hemmings

Brette Hemmings

Hawthorne Residential Partners

Lori Heyden

Lori Heyden

RE Carroll Management

Stephanie Moran

Stephanie Moran

Blue Ridge Companies

Candice Pounds

Candice Pounds

Hawthorne Residential Partners

Tara Smiley

Tara Smiley

Carlisle Residential Properties

Corporate Professional of the Year – sponsored by Elite Property Services

Donna Barlett

Donna Barlett

Carlisle Residential Properties

Marshall Campbell

Marshall Campbell

Burkely Communities

Debbie Dorsett

Debbie Dorsett

Blue Ridge Companies

Vicki Price

Vicki Price

Phillips Management Group

Ashley Vetter

Ashley Vetter

Phillips Management Group

Bethany Welch

Bethany Welch

Hawthorne Residential Partners

Turnaround Community of the Year – sponsored by Executive Furniture Leasing

Madison Woods

Madison Woods

Hawthorne Residential Partners

Residences at Diamond Ridge

Residences at Diamond Ridge

Carlisle Residential Properties

Most Dynamic Team – sponsored by Colored Dreams Painting Company

Alamance Reserve

Alamance Reserve

Southwood Realty

Davis Gardens

Davis Gardens

Blue Ridge Companies

Conventional Community of the Year – Less Than 10 Years – sponsored by McNeely Pest Control

Comet Bermuda Run

Comet Bermuda Run

Bell Partners, Inc.

Comet Greensboro

Comet Greensboro

Bell Partners, Inc.

Davis Gardens

Davis Gardens

Blue Ridge Companies

Retreat at the Park

Retreat at the Park

Allegiant-Carter

Conventional Community of the Year– More than 10 Years – Sponsored by RentPath

Ardmore Terrace Apartments

Ardmore Terrace Apartments

Carlisle Residential Properties

Brookberry Park

Brookberry Park

Blue Ridge Companies

Matthew Grande

Matthew Grande

Phillips Management Group

Palladium Park

Palladium Park

Blue Ridge Companies

Whitehurst Apartments

Whitehurst Apartments

Phillips Management Group

Windsor Upon Stonecrest

Windsor Upon Stonecrest

Southwood Realty

2021 Supplier Partner of the Year Finalists

 

Rookie Supplier Partner of the Year

AppFolio

J Turner Research

Zumper

 

Advertising & Promotions

Apartments.com

RentPath

 

Interior Contractor Partner of the Year

HSquared Carpet Cleaning

McNeely Pest Control

Renew-It Master

Sherwin Williams Paint

 

 

Exterior Contractor Partner of the Year

Night Owl Contractors

NC Poo Prints

Turner Asphalt

 

Landscaping Partner of the Year

Brightview Landscape Services

Canadys Landscaping and Grading

Long Brothers Landscaping

 

Professional Services Partner of the Year

BG Multifamily

Brownlee, Whitlow and Praet, PLLC

Full House Marketing

MRI Software

 

Product Supplier Partner of the Year

Chadwell Supply

D&L Parts Company

Prosource Fitness

2021 Designates

PTAA would like to recognize and congratulate the following property management professionals for earning their credentials from the National Apartment Association:

Certified Apartment Leasing Professional

Nicole Anderson

Megan Davis

Amy Fernandez

Laura McCain

Marietta McLaughlin

Yvonne Pardue

Heather Sloan

Ashley Stephenson

Brad Tarnowsky

Elisa Vasquez

Certificate for Apartment Management

Nicole Anderson

Marissa Burke

Heather Crews

Andrew Little

Jasmine Saunders

Certificate for Apartment Maintenance

Willie Battle

Clifton Lawson

Russell Locklear

Donald Sawyer

Certificate for Apartment Portfolio Specialist

Ivonne Adon

Johnny Bullard

Trefyn Carter

Kim Hitell

Brittney Nelson

Marie Rohl

Ashley Vetter

In Memoriam

Misti Dozier

Misti Dozier

Parr Investments

Billy Keller

Billy Keller

Rangewater Real Estate

Jay Robinson

Jay Robinson

Burkely Communities

Award Namesakes

Cynthia Apple

Cynthia Apple

Namesake of the Manager of the Year Award

Cynthia Apple was a great operations manager who truly cared for her residents and staff and demonstrated excellence every single day. She was a property manager’s property manager. Kind and considerate to all, Cynthia had the skills, ability, and demeanor that every owner looks for in a manager.

Clyde Fitzgerald, Jr.

Clyde Fitzgerald, Jr.

Namesake of the Food Drive Owner's Cup

Clyde Fitzgerald, Jr. served the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC for 36 years as an advocate, board member, board chair, and later as the organization’s CEO for nearly 10 years. During his tenure as CEO, which coincided with one of the greatest economic recessions in our community, Clyde increased food distribution from 7 million to 31 million meals provided annually across 18 counties. Our community sadly lost this champion in the fight against hunger in 2018. He leaves us with the legacy of words he shared often: “Giving food to those in need is showing God’s love in a can. It’s always the right time to help somebody in need.”

Bobby Proctor

Bobby Proctor

Namesake for the Maintenance Supervisor of the Year Award

Frederick Proctor, known as Bobby, was a member of the Signature Property Group family for eight years. His skill set and work ethic were that of a model employee and his positive disposition made him a joy to be around. Anyone who knew Bobby loved him. He was gentle and generous and an excellent role model in every facet of who he was. Sadly, Bobby passed away in 2006 and is greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to have known him. The award was created to honor not only Bobby, but those who embody such admirable qualities.

Jay Robinson

Jay Robinson

Namesake of the President's Choice Award

Jay Robinson was the President at Burkely Communities and also served on the board of the Piedmont Triad Apartment Association from 2017-2021. During his tenure as PTAA Board President, he advocated for our industry and initiated conversations that eventually led to the creation of an ongoing operational manual for our members during a pandemic. These conversations have evolved into shared best practices amongst our industry leaders. His willingness to step forward during a time of adversity has forever impacted the way our PTAA members work together to overcome challenges. Jay was a servant leader with strong character and integrity. He brought happiness and laughter to everyone around him and always lived life to the fullest. Jay leaves us with the legacy of words he shared: “Take time to do something good for somebody else.” While the naming of the President’s Choice award honors Jay, it is also created to celebrate those who embody his exemplary qualities.