NAA Excellence Awards
The National Apartment Association’s Excellence Awards (The Excels) celebrate the dedication, leadership and community impact that define success in rental housing. With categories recognizing affiliated apartment associations, communities, companies, individual achievements and initiatives that advance residential property management careers, there’s a place for everyone to shine.
All 2026 NAA Excellence Awards winners and nominees will get their moment in the spotlight at the industry’s largest education and networking event of the year, Apartmentalize in New Orleans, June 17-19, 2026.
NEW! The NAA Innovative Operator of the Year Award recognizes a management company that has implemented groundbreaking and thoughtful practices that result in thriving residents, employees, investors or communities. Learn More in the 2026 NAA Excellence Awards Details below.
The NAA Excellence Awards applications are due: Friday, February 13 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Please click on the links provided in the "Awards Categories" section below to view application questions and Apply Today!
Still have questions? Check out the details, FAQ’s and learn more about the 2025 NAA Excellence Awards winners below.
2026 NAA Excellence Awards Details
Find out which of our Excels Award Categories is the best fit for you:
Diversify your career portfolio with this illustrious volunteer opportunity to help us identify our industry’s excellence. Those selected judges will be required to provide a brief professional biography and review proposals from Feb. 18-Mar. 11, 2026.
NAA’s Innovative Operator of the Year Award recognizes a management company that has implemented groundbreaking and thoughtful practices that result in thriving residents, employees, investors or communities. Through advancements in its people, operations or use of technology, this organization demonstrates a measurable impact on performance and raises the bar for the rental housing industry.
What other important dates & deadlines should I be aware of when I apply for the NAA’s Excellence Awards?
- Call for Applications Opens: January 5, 2026
- Call for Applications Closes: February 13, 2026
- Excels Review Period: February 18, 2026 – March 11, 2026
- Excels Notifications: March 20, 2026
Who should I contact if I have more questions?
- For more information, please contact us at excels@naahq.org.
2025 NAA Excellence Awards winners were announced and celebrated during the NAA Excellence Awards Ceremony at Apartmentalize in Las Vegas.
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