Zenith Awards

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NOMINATION FOR THE 2024 ZENITH AWARDS!

Please check back here frequently as we will continue to make updates to this page for nominees.  If you don't see the answer to your question here, please contact the TAA office by email or call 918-747-6217.

 Quick Links: Information Session | Video | Picture | Signature Graphic | Award Guidelines

    
NOMINEE INFORMATION SESSION

Whether you've been nominated before, or this is your first time, we encourage all 2024 Zenith Award nominees to watch the recorded Nominee Information Session. We share tips for creating your nominee video, provide information about the judging process, discuss nominee benefits you will receive, and share details about the Zenith Awards event held on November 22. 

  
NOMINEE VIDEOS

As part of your nomination you must submit a video to be used in the judging process to determine who will be the winner of the Zenith Awards. View the Video Guidelines to view instructions and tips for creating your video. 

NOMINEE VIDEOS WERE DUE BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4

Most nominees create their own video so they can edit and customize the video just the way they want it. That is the preferred way for a nominee to submit their video, however, if a residential property management nominee for an individual award is overwhelmed by the idea of creating a video, they can schedule a time to come into the TAA office and have an interview recorded to be used for their video submission. The interview will be recorded in one take, and there will not be any video editing services.

Available dates: September 13, September 24, and October 3

There are limited time slots available to have your nominee interview recorded, so we recommend that you schedule this as soon as you know that you would like to use this option. If none of these dates work for you, contact Cherice at 919-747-6217 to find an alternative date before October 3rd.

  
NOMINEE PICTURES

For individuals that have been nominated for a 2024 Zenith Award, you will receive a complimentary headshot picture of yourself. The Tulsa Apartment Association will use this picture for your nominee recognition. Pictures will be taken at the Tulsa Apartment Association office (6855 South Canton Avenue, Tulsa).  

Available dates: October 22 and 23

Time slots are available on a first come first serve basis, so we recommend that you schedule this as soon as possible. If neither of these dates works for you, contact Cherice at 918-747-6217 to find an alternative date before October 22nd.

NOMINEE EMAIL SIGNATURE GRAPHIC

Let everyone know you are a 2024 Zenith Awards nominee by adding the image below to your email signature. Click on the image below and new window will open with the PNG file and then you can right-click to save the image to your computer. Then you just have to add it to your email signature and you'll be all set!

AWARD GUIDELINES

PROPERTY SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR

Regional supervisors and area supervisors who are responsible for multiple properties and people are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to philosophy & management ability, human & team resource skills, time management, visionary, resident satisfaction, creativity, integrity, leadership, professionalism, accomplishments, effective financial asset management & profitability, industry involvement, owner-client rapport, demonstrates company mission & vision, increased or maintained occupancy and fair housing knowledge    

MULTI-SITE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR

Maintenance supervisors who are responsible for multiple properties & manage a maintenance team are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to maintenance skills, knowledge of trade, average service request turn-around, people skills, fair housing knowledge, follow-up skills, attitude, resident satisfaction, professionalism, knowledge of maintenance equipment, dependability, leadership, creative budget strategy, compatibility with management goals and management skills   

CREDENTIAL HOLDER OF THE YEAR

Any person who has a Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS), Certified Apartment Manager (CAM), Certified Apartment Leasing Professional (CALP), or Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) credential that is in good standing is eligible to be nominated for this award. 
Judging Criteria:  judged on, but not limited to leadership, skills & philosophy, industry knowledge, attitude, professionalism, solution management, creativity, and contributions to TAA

MANAGER OF THE YEAR

Managers of apartment communities or rental housing communities are eligible for this award.
Judging Criteria:  judged on, but not limited to leadership, management skills & philosophy, industry knowledge, resident retention, budgeting & asset administration, attitude, professionalism, solution management, creativity, profitability, demonstrating ownership qualities, human resource guidance, knowledge of staff roles, and fair housing knowledge 

AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY* MANAGER OF THE YEAR

 Managers of affordable apartment communities are eligible for this award.
Judging Criteria:  judged on, but not limited to leadership, management skills & philosophy, industry knowledge, resident retention, budgeting & asset administration, attitude, professionalism, solution management, creativity, profitability, demonstrating ownership qualities, human resource guidance, knowledge of staff roles, and fair housing knowledge 

ASSISTANT MANAGER OF THE YEAR

Assistant Managers of apartment communities or rental housing communities are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to leadership, industry knowledge, attitude, professionalism, solution management, creativity, dependability, demonstrating ownership qualities, sales skills, human resource guidance, collection management, and fair housing knowledge

AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY* ASSISTANT MANAGER OF THE YEAR

Assistant Managers of affordable apartment communities are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to leadership, industry knowledge, attitude, professionalism, solution management, creativity, dependability, demonstrating ownership qualities, sales skills, human resource guidance, collection management, and fair housing knowledge

LEASING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Leasing professionals of apartment communities or rental housing communities are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to sales skills, closing ratio, marketing proficiency, follow-up skills, attitude, creativity, professionalism, people skills, fair housing knowledge, solution management, dependability, team player, phone skills, and conversion ratios

AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY* LEASING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Leasing professionals of affordable apartment communities are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to sales skills, closing ratio, marketing proficiency, follow-up skills, attitude, creativity, professionalism, people skills, fair housing knowledge, solution management, dependability, team player, phone skills, and conversion ratios

ROOKIE LEASING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Leasing professionals of apartment communities or rental housing communities who did not work in the rental housing industry before August 2023 are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to sales skills, closing ratio, marketing proficiency, follow-up skills, attitude, creativity, professionalism, people skills, fair housing knowledge, solution management, dependability, team player, phone skills, and conversion ratios

BEHIND THE SCENES PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Individuals who do not work on-site at an apartment community, and who are considered to work “Behind the Scenes” are eligible for this award (Example: IT, Human Resources, Accounting, Administrative, etc.)
Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to work ethic, time management, attitude, dependability, people skills, professionalism, quality of work, and service that goes above and beyond

LEAD SERVICE TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR

Service Technicians who perform maintenance at apartment communities or rental housing communities and manage/supervise other Service Technicians at the community, or who are the only Service Technician for the community, are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria:  judged on, but not limited to maintenance skills, knowledge of trade, average service request turn-around, people skills, fair housing knowledge, follow-up skills, attitude, resident satisfaction, professionalism, communication with the manager, knowledge of maintenance equipment, dependability, customer service philosophy, and leadership

AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY* LEAD SERVICE TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR

Service Technicians who perform maintenance at affordable apartment communities and manage/supervise other Service Technicians at the community, or who are the only Service Technician for the community, are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria:  judged on, but not limited to maintenance skills, knowledge of the trade, average service request turn-around, people skills, fair housing knowledge, follow-up skills, attitude, resident satisfaction, professionalism, communication with the manager, knowledge of maintenance equipment, dependability, customer service philosophy, and leadership

ASSISTANT SERVICE TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR

Service Technicians who perform maintenance at apartment communities or rental housing communities under a Lead Service Technician or Supervisor are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria:  judged on, but not limited to maintenance skills, knowledge of the trade, average service request turn-around, people skills, fair housing knowledge, follow-up skills, attitude, resident satisfaction, professionalism, communication with the manager, knowledge of maintenance equipment, dependability, and customer service philosophy

ROOKIE SERVICE TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR

Service Technicians who perform maintenance at apartment communities or rental housing communities who did not work in the rental housing industry before August 2023 are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria:  judged on, but not limited to maintenance skills, knowledge of the trade, average service request turn-around, people skills, fair housing knowledge, follow-up skills, attitude, resident satisfaction, professionalism, communication with the manager, knowledge of maintenance equipment, dependability, and customer service philosophy

MAKE READY/PAINTER TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR

Service Technicians who perform groundskeeping or porter services at apartment communities or rental housing communities are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria:  judged on, but not limited to multi-task oriented, efficiency, time management, attitude, work ethic, fair housing knowledge, resident relations, and dependability 

GROUNDSKEEPER/PORTER OF THE YEAR

Service Technicians who perform groundskeeping or painting services at apartment communities or rental housing communities are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria:  judged on, but not limited to multi-task oriented, efficiency, time management, attitude, work ethic, attendance, fair housing knowledge, resident relations, and dependability

HOUSEKEEPING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Individuals who perform housekeeping services at apartment communities or rental housing communities are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to housekeeping skills, knowledge of trade, average, attitude, resident relations, fair housing knowledge, quality of work, and dependability

SERVICE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Maintenance (service) teams are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to maintenance skills, knowledge of the trade, average service request turn-around, people skills, fair housing knowledge, follow-up skills, attitude, resident satisfaction, professionalism, communication with the manager, knowledge of maintenance equipment, dependability, and customer service philosophy

MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Residential property management companies are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to company culture, employee professional development, business practices, fiscal management, customer service, integrity, adherence to TAA ethical standards, involvement in the association, and community involvement

COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR

Apartment communities and rental housing communities built within the designated years are eligible for these awards. 

• Community of the Year Built Before 1980
• Community of the Year Built 1981 to 1993
• Community of the Year Built 1994 to 2005
• Community of the Year Built 2006 to 2019
• Community of the Year Built 2020 to Present

Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to signage, curb appeal, overall staff presentation, cleanliness, parking areas, office/clubhouse, amenities, model, resident activities, and involvement in the surrounding community

AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR

Communities where at least 75% of the units at the community participate in affordable housing initiatives (i.e, vouchers, tax credit, etc.) are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to signage, curb appeal, overall staff presentation, cleanliness, parking areas, office/clubhouse, amenities, model, resident activities, and involvement in the surrounding community

SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR

Communities that qualify for HUD's housing for older persons fair housing exemption are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to signage, curb appeal, overall staff presentation, cleanliness, parking areas, office/clubhouse, amenities, model, resident activities, and involvement in the surrounding community

COMMUNITY RENOVATION OF THE YEAR

Communities that have completed renovations are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to before and after pictures, impact vs. cost, amenities, and overall appeal of the renovation

ATTENTION!!! RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

Don't forget to nominate the Supplier companies and individuals you feel are worthy of recognition. Nominations are FREE! Nominees must be a member of the Tulsa Apartment Association. Not sure if they are a member? Click here to view the Supplier Member Directory.

SUPPLIER COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Supplier companies are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to impact and commitment within the apartment association, company culture, quality of product or service, community service, integrity, customer service, client rapport, and value-added to client 

ROOKIE SUPPLIER PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Individuals who work for a Supplier Member Company and did not work in the rental housing industry before August 2023 are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to job proficiency, professionalism, problem-solving skills, people skills, enthusiasm, dependability, ethics, industry knowledge, product or service knowledge, client rapport, and involvement in TAA

SUPPLIER SALES PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Individuals who work for a Supplier Member Company as a sales representative are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to sales skills, marketing proficiency, follow-up skills, attitude, professionalism, creativity, people skills, enthusiasm, ethics, industry knowledge, product or service knowledge, customer rapport, and involvement in TAA

SUPPLIER SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Individuals who work for a Supplier Member Company as a sales representative are eligible for this award.

Judging Criteria: judged on, but not limited to attitude, professionalism, enthusiasm, ethics, industry knowledge, product or service knowledge, customer rapport, and involvement in TAA

With over 1,000 typically in attendance, the Zenith Awards is the perfect opportunity to shine the spotlight on your company. The support of our sponsors allows us to continue to host a memorable and fun experience for TAA members and ultimately supports the Tulsa Apartment Association and the rental housing industry.

We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities at different price points so there should be an option to fit your budget and needs! View the sponsorship package details and click the "Register Now" button when you are ready to get signed up!

Only 2 available. 

• company representative receives opportunity to speak on stage during the event
• company video/commercial shown at event
• company video/commercial posted on TAA social media platforms and/or Zenith Awards web page
• choice of one extra dimension
• company representative introduced on stage at event & presents two awards*
• company logo on nominee certificates & opportunity to deliver certificates to nominees for the two awards*
• opportunity to deliver gift baskets to winners for the two awards*
• reserve table for 10 with priority table selection
• recognition on gift basket & opportunity to put an item in the gift basket given to each winner
• full-page black & white advertisement in event program
• recognition on Zenith Awards promotional materials
• recognition in TAA staff email signature
• recognition at TAA Luncheon meeting
• recognition on Zenith Awards web page
• right of first refusal for this sponsorship the following year
  
  Sponsors have one year to use the following benefits:
• four social media spotlights (posted on TAA social media platforms)
• two email blasts to TAA members
• banner advertisement on membership directory web page for three months
• banner advertisement in Insider News e-newsletter for three months

Only 4 available. 

• company video/commercial shown at event
• company video/commercial posted on TAA social media platforms and/or Zenith Awards web page
• choice of one extra dimension
• company representative introduced on stage at event & presents two awards*
• company logo on nominee certificates & opportunity to deliver certificates to nominees for the two awards*
• opportunity to deliver gift baskets to winners for the two awards*
• reserve table for 10 with priority table selection
• recognition on gift basket & opportunity to put an item in the gift basket given to each winner
• full-page black & white advertisement in event program
• recognition on Zenith Awards promotional materials
• recognition in TAA staff email signature
• recognition at TAA Luncheon meeting
• recognition on Zenith Awards web page
• right of first refusal for this sponsorship the following year
  
  Sponsors have one year to use the following benefits:
• four social media spotlights (posted on TAA social media platforms)
• two email blasts to TAA members
• banner advertisement on membership directory web page for three months
• banner advertisement in Insider News e-newsletter for three months

Only 6 available. 

• choice of one extra dimension
• company representative introduced on stage at event & presents two awards*
• company logo on nominee certificates & opportunity to deliver certificates to nominees for the two awards*
• opportunity to deliver gift baskets to winners for the two awards*
• reserve table for 10 with priority table selection
• recognition on gift basket & opportunity to put an item in the gift basket given to each winner
• half-page black & white advertisement in event program
• recognition on Zenith Awards promotional materials
• recognition in TAA staff email signature
• recognition at TAA Luncheon meeting
• recognition on Zenith Awards web page
• right of first refusal for this sponsorship the following year
  
  Sponsors have one year to use the following benefits:
• three social media spotlights (posted on TAA social media platforms)
• one email blasts to TAA member
• banner advertisement on membership directory web page for three month
• banner advertisement in Insider News e-newsletter for three months

• company representative introduced on stage at event & presents one award*
• company logo on nominee certificates & opportunity to deliver certificates to nominees for the award*
• opportunity to deliver gift baskets to winners for the award*
• reserve table for 10 with priority table selection
• opportunity to put an item in the gift basket given to each winner
• recognition in event program
• recognition at event
• square ad on Zenith Awards web page
  
  Sponsors have one year to use the following benefits:
• two social media spotlights (posted on TAA social media platforms)
• banner advertisement on membership directory web page for three months
• banner advertisement in Insider News e-newsletter for one month

• four individual tickets for the event
• company representative introduced on stage at event & present one award*
• company logo on nominee certificates & opportunity to deliver certificates to nominees for the award*
• opportunity to deliver gift baskets to winners for the award*
• opportunity to put an item in the gift basket given to each winner
• recognition in event program
• recognition at event
  
  Sponsors have one year to use the following benefits:
• one social media spotlights (posted on TAA social media platforms)
• banner advertisement on membership directory web page for one month
• banner advertisement in Insider News e-newsletter for one month

• one individual nomination
• two individual tickets for the event
• opportunity to put an item in the gift basket given to each winner
• recognition in event program
• recognition at event
  
  Sponsors have one year to use the following benefits:
• banner advertisement on membership directory web page for one month
• banner advertisement in Insider News e-newsletter for one month

• opportunity to put an item in the gift basket given to each winner
• recognition in event program
• recognition at event
  
  Sponsors have one year to use the following benefits:
• banner advertisement in Insider News e-newsletter for one month

 *Management companies may receive 2 community/service team nominations & 4 individual nominations in exchange for presenting an award.

Registrations for sponsorships cannot be canceled or refunded after the registration is submitted.  If you made an error during registration, please contact the Tulsa Apartment Association office immediately to have the error corrected.

Tickets are required to attend the Zenith Awards event.

Tables have 10 seats (tickets). Purchasing a table provides you with a discount on the individual ticket price, and allows you to sit with your guests at a table location you select.

Table selection is done in the order that we receive your commitment (registration), and priority is given based on your sponsorship level.

     $850 : Purchased August 1 - September 30
   $1,000 : Purchased October 1 - 31
   $1,200 : Purchased November 1 - 15

Up to 2 additional seats (tickets) can be added to a table to seat 11 or 12 guests. The price per seat will apply to the additional tickets needed for the table. If you did not register for add-on tickets at the time you registered for the table, you can contact the TAA office by email to register for the additional tickets you need.

 MEMBER TICKET

      $90 : Purchased August 1 - September 30
    $105 : Purchased October 1 - 31
    $125 : Purchased November 1 - 15

 
 NON-MEMBER TICKET

    $140 : Purchased August 1 - September 30
    $155 : Purchased October 1 - 31
    $175 : Purchased November 1 - 15

Registrations for tables and tickets cannot be canceled or refunded after the registration is submitted.  If you made an error during registration, please contact the Tulsa Apartment Association office immediately to have the error corrected.

The Tulsa Apartment Association has secured hotel rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Downtown Tulsa for a discounted rate of $159/night and this includes parking. There are a limited number of rooms available, so book early to secure your room.
The deadline to book a room is October 27. 

This hotel is across the street from the Cox Business Convention Center and has a covered sky bridge connecting the hotel to the Cox Business Convention Center.