The Maintenance Professional Awards
Celebrating exceptional maintenance professionals and teams.
Behind every thriving community is a skilled maintenance team keeping properties running smoothly and residents satisfied. PMA’s Maintenance Professional Awards celebrate the individuals and teams whose expertise, leadership, and service excellence set the standard in our industry.
From routine upkeep to complex problem-solving, these professionals play a critical role in operational success—and this program is designed to recognize that impact.
Why Participate
Property managers, management companies and individuals participating in the Maintenance Professional Awards receive the following benefits:
Boost Morale & Team Engagement: Recognizing maintenance professionals reinforces the value of their work and strengthens team pride, retention, and collaboration.
Support Marketing & Leasing Efforts: Winning properties and professionals receive a marketing toolkit to help promote their achievements—supporting both resident retention and prospective leasing efforts.
Encourage Excellence: The program highlights best practices, establishes benchmarks, and encourages continued growth in maintenance, engineering, and operations.
Industry Recognition: Maintenance Professional Award Winners will be announced at PMA's 2026 Leasing and Maintenance Summit this fall. Award recipients are recognized by peers and showcased through PMA communications throughout the year.
Explore the Maintenance Professional Award categories to determine the best fit for your nominee or team.
Key Dates & Rates
FINAL NOMINATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2026 (Submit by March 15 to save $50 per entry before extended deadline pricing applies. Note, To ensure timely scheduling and fair evaluation, PMA is unable to offer extensions beyond the final deadline.)
EVALUATION DATES: Evaluations will take place April 20 - July 31, 2026
AWARD PRESENTATION: Maintenance Professional Awards will be presented at PMA's Annual Leasing and Maintenance Summit this fall.
NOMINATION RATES*
| (Member / Non-Member) | |
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| Regular Entry Period (01/29/26 - 03/15/26) | $275 / $375 |
| Extended Deadline Period (03/16/26 - 04/15/26) | $325 / $425 |
* Nomination fees are due within 30 days of receipt of invoice. In keeping with PMA's Event and Program Policies, Maintenance Professional Award entries may be withdrawn or transferred but are not refundable. All requests for transfer must be made more than 30 days prior to scheduling of evaluation/consideration and/or 90 days prior to the event at which award winners will be announced.
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2025 Maintenance Professional Award Winners
This category recognizes outstanding maintenance professionals who demonstrate excellence in key areas such as professionalism, organizational skills, job performance, and teamwork. Nominees are evaluated on their ability to manage budget and expenses effectively, communicate clearly, and provide exceptional customer service, all while contributing to the success and efficiency of their team and organization.
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Beniam HailemariamMaintenance Technician Highview and Castle ManorService Technician of the Year - Vintage Property
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Gustavo Ossa
Maintenance Supervisor The Point at RidgelineService Technician of the Year -
Himer Cordero
Service Technician Tysons ViewService Technician of the Year - Multiple Properties -
Anthony Vallecillo Tablas
Assistant Service Technician Avery Park ApartmentAssistant Service Manager of the Year - Vintage Property -
Cristian Diaz
Assistant Service Manager The Elms at ArcolaAssistant Service Manager of the Year -
Miguel SortoAssistant Service Manager The MelwoodAssistant Service Manager of the Year - Multiple Properties
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Phap Nguyen
Service Manager Hunters Woods Fellowship HouseService Manager of the Year (0-3 Employees - Vintage Property) -
Jesse Salmeron
Service Manager 455 at Tinner HillService Manager of the Year (0-3 Employees) -
Ali Zreik
Service Manager Morgan PropertiesService Manager of the Year (0-3 Employees - Multiple Properties) -
Alberto Rosado Sr.
Service Manager Twin Towers ApartmentsService Manager of the Year (4+ Employees - Vintage Property) -
Danis Araujo
Senior Service Manager The Apartments at CityCenterService Manager of the Year (4+ Employees) -
Steve Sokolowski
Service Manager Brookdale at Mark Center ApartmentsService Manager of the Year (4+ Employees - Multiple Properties) -
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George Wanga
Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Manager Greystar ManagementRegional Service Manager of the Year -
Mount Vernon Square Apartments
2722 Arlington Drive
Alexandria, VA 22306Service Team of the Year - Vintage Property -
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Marvin Reyes
Senior Service Manager Cider Mill ApartmentsMost Valuable Player - Multiple Properties
2025 Special Recognition Winners
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Jumaa AllamiMaintenance Technician 2Hopkins ApartmentsSpecial Recognition - Service Technician of the Year
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Roberto GarciaMaintenance Supervisor The ArgonneSpecial Recognition - Service Manager of the Year (0-3 Employees - Vintage Property)
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Cider Mill Apartments
18205 Lost Knife Circle
Montgomery Village, MD 20886Special Recognition - Service Team of the Year