Tribute Awards Nominations

1. When is the nomination window for the 2026 Tribute Awards?
Nominations open on Tuesday, January 6 and close on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

2. Who is eligible to be nominated?
All active AMA members in good standing are eligible. Nominees must be employed by member management companies or member properties.

3. How many entries can a management company submit?
The number of entries allowed per category is based on the number of units in AMA membership:

• 1–7,000 units: up to 3 entries per category
• 7,001–14,999 units: up to 5 entries per category
• 15,000+ units: up to 9 entries per category

4. Can someone be nominated in multiple categories?
No, individual nominees can only be nominated in one category. For example, a nominee cannot be entered in both the "Metro Phoenix" and "Outside the Valley" categories. *The exception to this is for the AMA Volunteer of the Year category.  You may be nominated here and in the category aligned with your job title (i.e. Community Manager)

5. Is there a fee to submit a nomination?
Yes, the entry fees are:

• $100 for individual nominations
• $125 for team nominations
• $150 for property tour nominations
• There are no fees for Industry Partner of the Year or AMA Volunteer of the Year nominations.

NOTE: Test and interview information will be sent to the nominee’s email address. Please provide a unique, individual, active, monitored email address for every nominee.

6. What are the judging rounds and how do they work?

• Round 1: Proficiency exams for exam categories, conducted online via Zoom.
• Round 2: Top testers advance to interviews for exam categories. Team categories also have their first interview round via Zoom.
• Round 3: Finalists participate in in-person interviews May 19-21 or scheduled property tours for developer categories.

7. What resources are available to help with nominations?
The Tribute Awards Guide provides everything you need, including category descriptions, judging formats, key dates, and step-by-step instructions. Access the guide here.

8. Who can submit nominations?
Nominations must be submitted by a corporate office representative from the management company. We will only accept one spreadsheet per management company. NOTE: Nomination spreadsheets will not be accepted via e-mail. Please upload your completed spreadsheet as described in the instructions.

9. Are there any restrictions on past winners?
Yes, individuals or teams who won a Tribute Award in the same category within the last three years are not eligible to be nominated in that category again. Click here to see winners from 2023, 2024, and 2025.

10. When and how will nominees be notified?
All nominees will receive an e-mail no later than Monday, February 16. That e-mail will include information on their date/time/Zoom link for the proficiency exam (if applicable) or their date/time/Zoom link for the interview. Nominees for property awards will also be notified via e-mail, and will receive instructions on next step.

If you have additional questions, feel free to contact the AMA team for assistance!