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The A.C.E. Awards Nomination Portal Opens Today!

*Nomination Deadline 10-16-26*

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM (EDT) to Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EDT)

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center

1714 Southwest 34th Street
Gainesville, FL 32607
United States
Register Now Sample Nominations Tips for Video Submissions

Event Details

The A.C.E. Nominations Portal Opens on 8/14!

Ends on October 16th in 2026


Step 1: Click "Register Now" (blue tab at top of page) to nominate for a specific category

Step 2: Review the sample nomination forms and "Nominations Tips Sheet" for ideas, examples and further instructions. (Click blue tab at top of page)

Step 3: Receive an online nomination link in your post-registration email

Step 4: Confirm a date for the NCFAA to come to your community to take pics and present your A.C.E. nominations

Step 5: Compose online nomination & gather supporting documentation (online form allows you to save progress so that you can build it over time)

Step 6: Submit Nomination to NCFAA by 10-16-26 with the provided link

Step 7: Attend awards event & holiday party on 12-10-26 where winners will be announced (separate registration required)

Click below to view a step-by-step video tutorial on how to register & nominate!

*All award winners are selected by a third party association outside of Florida to avoid any hint of partiality. Winners are chosen solely by the information that is provided by the nominator on the nomination form along with the supporting documentation. The NCFAA does not select the winners.*
“"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." — Walt Disney
*Video submissions accepted for 2026 (but not required)*

The North Central Florida Apartment Association Presents...

The A.C.E. Awards for Apartment Community Excellence!

On Thursday December 10th, we will hold our fourteenth annual A.C.E. awards event. Join us to ring in the holidays with our nominees as we recognize the best that our industry has to offer.

2026 Categories:

  • Student Community of the Year
  • Conventional Community of the Year
  • New Community of the Year
  • Renovated Community of the Year
  • Affordable Community of the Year
  • Student Property Manager of the Year
  • Conventional Property Manager of the Year
  • Assistant Manager of the Year
  • Leasing Manager of the Year
  • Leasing Professional of the Year
  • Service Professional of the Year
  • Service Manager of the Year
  • Service Team of the Year
  • Supplier of the Year (Company)
  • Merle Amundson Honorary Supplier (Person) of the Year
  • Corp Support Staff (Accountant, HR, Area Mgr, Marketing) Person of the Year

VIEW OUR LIST OF 2025 A.C.E. AWARD WINNERS!

Who's the ACE of your staff?

Entry Requirements:
  1. Summary of Team/Personal Accomplishments - A detailed explanation of why your nominee deserves to win this award. Please describe nominee's accomplishments and successes in our industry and the community. *Be sure to include NCFAA participation and involvement*
  2. Photos you would like to have considered including the property, team, or resident events. A minimum of one high quality photo of nominee (headshot preferred) *Picture submitted will be photo displayed on screen for all winners.*
  3. Latest Online Community Ratings (Strongly recommended, but not required) *for community awards categories only*
  4. Letters of Recommendation and/or Resident References - Supporting documentation to include resident, employer & peer recommendations and reviews. *Not required but recommended*
All nominees are recognized with an A.C.E. nomination & pin,
personally delivered by the NCFAA!

Award nominations are open to all NCFAA member communities, management companies & staff.

Nominations are for those that exemplify the "best" of their profession and industry.

"I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have."
- Thomas Jefferson
Companies are free to submit multiple nominations for the same categories! *One nomination per individual/community however*

CLICK TO VIEW PICS FROM OUR 2025 AWARDS SHOW!

The A.C.E. awards are an association award and nominee participation at NCFAA events is taken into consideration by the judges.
Recognize your staff with an A.C.E. nomination that is personally delivered by the NCFAA!

 















*All award winners are selected by a third party affiliate outside of Florida to avoid any hint of partiality. Winners are chosen solely by the information that is provided by the nominator on the nomination form along with the supporting documentation. The NCFAA does not select the winners.*

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