GCNKAA 37th ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

PRESTIGE AWARDS: HOW TO PLAN TO ENTER YOUR COMPANY, COMMUNITY OR YOUR TEAMMATES

It’s been years in the making, but the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association Prestige Awards are making their return on Friday, April 19, 2024. Some final details are still being worked out but we wanted to give you a ‘heads up’ on how to best prepare to spotlight the excellence of your company, your community, or your industry peers.

The deadline to enter the categories below is FEBRUARY 2, 2024, so plan now to make sure you have ample time to get the best photos to make your community stand out. Think about landscaping, amenities, renovations, and more.

More details regarding where and how to submit your entries will launch soon so be sure to watch your email!

Categories

Best Company Logo - Any owner or property management company is eligible. Judged on theme, typeface, overall graphic, design and execution of the logo in various applications (digital presence, signage, other collateral). Submit copy of logo as jpg or pdf file, as well as no more than two corresponding digital images of logo in use.

Best Community Logo - Any community is eligible. Judged on community name, theme, typeface, overall graphic, design and execution of the logo in various applications (digital, signage, other collateral). Submit copy of logo as jpg or pdf file, as well as no more than two corresponding digital images of logo in use.

Best Renovation or Property Update - Judged on overall design and execution of the renovation project. Submit total budget cost and total number of units, floor plans and no more than four photos depicting before and after renovation.

Best Property Management Company - Judged on maintenance program, resident retention, employee incentives, associate incentives/recognition, training/education programs, and support of local Association Activities. Submit a typed written essay no longer than three pages, a 30-second video on why your company deserves this award, and one photo of management company, headquarters or staff.

Best Independent Owner Property (Under 200 units) - Judged on overall presentation of the community. Submit floor plans, site plans, and any other supporting materials and no more than three photos.

Best Owner or Property Management Company Website – Entry must be a corporate website which is not part of an apartment internet advertiser. Judged on ease of use, content of information, links to apartment communities, employment and investment opportunities. Also judged on promotion and advertisement of the website. Submit no more than three photos of the website and pro- motional pieces. Also include internet address for viewing during judging.

Best Community Website – Entry must be a community website which is not part of an apartment internet advertiser. Judged on ease of use for current and potential residents, content of information, links to community amenities, and content of information. Also judged on promotion and advertisement of the website. Submit no more than three photos of the website and promotional pieces. Also include internet address for viewing during judging.

Best Property Management Company or Community Social Media Plan – Entry will be judged on how all the pieces of your social media campaign fit together. Judges will look for creativity, innovation, sound communication skills and results. Winner must be successfully executed across two or more platforms. Submit no more than three photos, any promotional pieces and addresses for your social media sites along with a one page overview of your social media plan including results.

The following categories have been broken down into Category 1, Category 2, and Category 3 according to the following criteria:

• Category 1: Property built and between 2019 and 2023 including properties still under construction

• Category 2: Property built and fully delivered between 2009 and 2018

• Category 3: Property built and fully delivered before 2008

Best Floorplan - Judged on overall layout, use of space, lighting, miscellaneous architectural features. Submit a copy of the floorplan as well as no more than three photos.

Best Landscaping - Judged on use of the site, overall design and layout, use of hardscape, flowers, trees, shrubs, etc. Submit no more than eight photos of the overall community.

Best Amenity Package - Judged on overall design, layout, marketing tools, furnishings, etc. Category includes: clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and other resident amenities. Submit no more than eight photos and corresponding digital images.

Best Decorated Model - Judged on use of color, texture, furniture, accessories, and window treatments. Submit no more than eight photos and link to virtual tour is applicable.

Best Specialty Housing Community – Geared toward student, military, senior, or LIHTC Communities. Judged on overall presentation of the community. Submit floor plans, site plans, brochures and any other supporting materials. Submit no more than 8 digital images including amenities, model and landscaping. Include property web address if applicable.

Associate Awards

Best Associate Company Logo - Judged on name, theme, logo typeface, overall graphic design and execution of the logo in various applications (brochure, signage, other collateral). Submit logo as high quality pdf or jpg file and no more than two photos depicting applications of logo.

Best Associate Company – Judged on commitment to customer service, client relationships and satisfaction, overall presentation of company, employee incentive/training programs, support of local Association activities and community outreach programs. Submit written essay no longer than three typed pages, a 30-second video on why your company deserves this award, up to 2 letters of recommendation from customers, and one photo of company, representatives, or building, etc.

Best Associate Website – Judged on ease of use and content of information. Also judged on promotion and advertisement of the website. Submit no more than three photos of the website and promotional pieces. Also include internet address for viewing during judging.

Best Social Media Plan – Entry will be judged on how all the pieces of your social media campaign fit together. Judges will look for creativity, innovation, sound communication skills and results. Winner must be successfully executed across two or more platforms. Submit no more than three photos, any promotional pieces and addresses for your social media sites along with a one page overview of your social media plan including results.

Special Awards

Sapphire Grand Achievement Award - Awarded to the organization that scored the highest average points by entering in the following categories: Best Logo, Best Model, Best Website, Best Floorplan, Best Amenity Package and Best Landscaping. The Grand Achievement Award will be presented in Category 1, Category 2 and Category 3.

People Awards

• Best Leasing Consultant – Either on-site of off-site

• Best Multi-Site Manager – 2 or more communities with up to 1500 units

• Best Multi-Site Manager – 2 or more communities with greater than 1501 units

• Best Associate Member – Management

• Best Associate Member – Non-Management such as an account executive or sales representative

• Best Maintenance or Groundsperson – Either on-site or off-site

• Best Maintenance Supervisor or Director

• Best Community Assistant Manager – Responsible for one property

• Best Community Manager – Responsible for one property

• Best Administrative Assistant – either associate member or property management company

• Best Independent Rental Owner (IRO) - Owner with less than 200 total units

GCNKAA 2023 Multifamily Housing Day

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Factory 52 Apartments

A PLK Communities property

GOLF OUTING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 22; LIMITED SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE!

On Thursday, June 22, 2023, Aston Oak’s 18-hole golf course will host the Association’s 37th Annual Golf Outing. By using the 18-hole facility to host our event, we can host up to 160 golfers providing even more owners, multi-site managers, property managers, leasing consultants and other vendors for you to meet and greet. Here’s more information on how to get more bang for your buck.

There are NINE types of sponsorships available. You may select the type you want based on the level of participation you want the day of the outing. Hole sponsorships require the most participation while other types require only minimal participation. We strongly encourage all hole sponsors to have a representative from their company sitting at their sponsored hole. IF you cannot guarantee this, we recommend you consider a different sponsorship option that does not involve as much participation. To encourage hole participation, the golf committee will be hosting the Golfer’s Choice Award to the hole voted the best! All will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

All sponsors receive signage at the outing, pre-event marketing exposure and public acknowledgement of sponsorship during dinner the day of the outing. Hole and beverage sponsors also have the unique opportunity to create a memorable impression and build relationships at their sponsored hole/station. Beverage sponsors will be listed on the beverage cups distributed during the outing and trophy sponsors will be listed on the trophies. All sponsors are also invited to donate door prizes or give-aways to all participants.

Due to liquor licenses, NO sponsor is permitted to bring ANY alcoholic beverages onto the course. All alcoholic beverages will be provided by the course ONLY. There will also NOT be any beer at beverage stations. Beer and liquor will be provided only by two beverage carts controlled by Aston Oaks employees that will drive around the course all day. Beverage stations for the 2023 outing are located on holes 4, 8, 12 and 16. Please note that if you select one of these holes as a hole sponsorship, there is a chance you may have beverage sponsors nearby.

Foursomes are currently sold out but if you are interested in reserving a sponsorship for the 2023 GCNKAA Golf Outing, call or email Michele at the Apartment Association office at 513 407-8612 or michele@gcnkaa.org or click here for more information. If you would like to get added to the wait list for a foursome, contact the GCNKAA office.

Gcnkaa Scheduled To Set Sail Down Ohio River On Bb Riverboat On July 14

Set sail with the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association on Friday, July 14, 2023, as we join the BB Riverboats for an afternoon cruise along the Ohio River. We will board the River Queen at 1:45 pm and will leave the dock PROMPTLY at 2 pm. Included in your prepaid admission are appetizers, beer, soft drinks, bottled water, juice and entertainment.

We have three different levels available for registation.

•Captain Sponsorships for $800 include reserved table for 8 Guests, beverage sponsorship, company inclusion on event signage, company recognition inApartmentAdvantageNewsletter,companyrecognitionon www.gcnkaa.org, verbal recognition aboard BB Riverboat during the cruise. These sponsorships are limited.

• Anchor Sponsorships for $250 include admission for 2 Guests, food sponsorship, company inclusion on event signage, company recognition in Apartment Advantage Newsletter,companyrecognitiononwww.gcnkaa.org,verbal recognition aboard BB Riverboat during the cruise.

• GeneralAdmissionis$65perperson.Registeryourselfand your group directly online for $55 per person!

Thank you to our Captain Sponsors including: Apartments.com, BRG Apartments, Calloway Cleaning & Restoration, Contractors Inc., Denizen Management, Fath Properties, HILLS Properties, Pinnacle Paving and Sealing, PPG, Rent, Rite Rug, Royal Finish, Sherwin Williams, Towne Properties, and Uptown Rental Properties for all your support.

For more information, click here. For directions to BB Riverboats, visit http:// bbriverboats.com/.

Basic Directions To Bb Riverboats

101 Riverboat Row, Newport

From I-71/ I-75 Take exit #192 (Covington/5th Street). Follow 5th Street through Covington to end staying in the right hand lane. Turn left onto Garrard. Turn right onto 4th Street. Follow 4th Street across the small bridge into Newport. Turn left onto Columbia and follow to the end. Turn left on Riverboat Row. BB Riverboats is on the right.

Click here to register.