2026 Awards of Excellence Celebration
CMHC's annual Awards of Excellence Celebration is truly the "Academy Awards" event for multifamily housing professionals.
In the weeks leading up to the event, judges score apartment communities throughout the area, selecting gold, silver and bronze winners in a variety of Awards of Excellence categories. Staff professionals also compete for honors in the Merit Award Competition.
In 2026, CMHC's Awards of Excellence is celebrating its 41st year! Join us as we celebrate "Stars of the Evening" on July 16 at The Founders Inn in Virginia Beach. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, followed by dinner and the program at 6:30 p.m.
2026 CMHC Awards of Excellence Categories
COMMUNITIES
Affordable Housing communities
Active Adult communities completed 2000 and before
Active Adult communities completed as of 2001 and later
Communities completed 1940 - 1960
Communities completed 1961 - 1972
Communities completed 1973 - 1979
Communities completed 1980 - 1989
Communities completed 1990 - 2005
Communities completed 2006 - 2017
Communities completed 2018 - Later
RESIDENTS’ CHOICE
PLATINUM AWARDS
Best Model:
Best Maintenance Shop:
Best Amenities Package:
Best Curb Appeal:
MERIT AWARDS
Maintenance Employee of the Year
Maintenance Supervisor of the Year
Leasing Consultant of the Year
Property Manager of the Year
Regional Property Manager of the Year
Above & Beyond Award
Multifamily Executive of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
2026 CMHC ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR
For additional information, including sponsorship opportunities, please contact Teresa Howell at thowell@cvbia.com.