✨ Nominations Are Open: Gilded in Gold

Association News, Platinum Awards,

Gilded in Gold: An Evening of Excellence celebrates the remarkable achievements, leadership, and dedication of our association members who continue to elevate the multifamily industry across Western North Carolina.

The AAWNC Platinum Awards provide an opportunity to honor those whose passion, innovation, and commitment have made a lasting impact within our local industry. We invite you to recognize deserving individuals and teams through nominations, including self-nominations.

This year's Platinum Awards recognize the individuals and communities whose excellence throughout 2026 has earned them a place among those Gilded in Gold.

Nomination Information

All nominations including supporting documents and photos should be submitted no later than October 31, 2026. 

Award Categories

  • Individual Categories
    • Leasing Consultant of the Year
    • Assistant Manager of the Year
    • Community Manager of the Year
    • Regional Manager of the Year
    • Maintenance Technician of the Year
    • Maintenance Supervisor of the Year
    • Supplier Individual of the Year
    • Rookie of the Year
      • Those working onsite or for a supplier company can be nominated! 
      • To be considered for Rookie of the Year, the nominee should have been hired prior to July 1, 2026 and worked in their role for less than a year. 
  • Company Categories
    • Supplier Company of the Year
    • Lease Up of the Year
    • Community of the Year
    • Management Company of the Year
    • Community Impact Award
      • Nominees should be able to share the impact they have made in their community. 
      • Apartment communities or supplier companies can be considered for this award. 

Submit Your Nomination Here!

**Registration & Sponsorship Opportunities will open October 1 at 9 AM.**