2026 ACE Awards

Menu Overview Ceremony Info 2026 ACE Nominees ACE Sponsors Pricing Agenda Thursday, November 19, 2026 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM (PST) Glamour, ball gowns, and paparazzi all take the back seat to honoring the very talented and simply amazing nominees for exemplary leasing, maintenance, property support, management, senior housing and affordable housing in Oregon. The ACE Awards celebrate the front-line professionals who proudly create thriving apartment communities that are role models for others to strive to emulate. Jump to: ACE FAQ Important Dates Nominee Luncheon ACE Awards Ceremony Sponsorship Opportunities ACE FAQ What are the ACE Awards? The first ACE Awards were introduced in 2000 at a luncheon to honor outstanding professionals in the local multifamily industry. In 2002, the event was moved to a dinner at the Embassy Suites. In 2004, the Ross Dey Award was added to honor an individual who exhibits professionalism and leadership and contributes to the credibility and betterment of the property management industry. In 2008, the Sally Johnson award was introduced for an industry supplier who continually shows support of the Association in the community and is a resource to the Association and the industry through their volunteer efforts. The ACE committee chose to take a hiatus in 2011 and spent a year and a half updating and revamping the nomination and award process. The result of this effort was a stunning return in 2012 at the Portland Art Museum. Since 2012, we have held the event at the Portland Marriott, the World of Speed, NW Events, the Hyatt Regency at the Convention Center, and the Oregon Convention Center. For 2025 we are back at the Oregon Convention Center. Who can be nominated for an ACE Award? ACE Award nominees encompass a wide array of Property Management employees. We encourage companies to nominate at all levels, from on-site leasing staff to portfolio managers. The titles may differ across companies, but generally ACE nominees are: Leasing Agents, Maintenance Technicians, Assistant Managers, Maintenance Supervisors, Managers and Portfolio Managers. The nominating company must be a current member with Multifamily NW. How many nominees are in each category? Nominations vary across categories but average about 15-30 per grouping. Companies may only nominate 10 employees and no more than 3 per category. How are the winners chosen? Winners are determined by a tabulation of the scores from the nomination questionnaire, nominee questionnaire, and letters of recommendation for a possible score of 75 points. Once the nominee packet is completed, all specific nominee & company information is redacted from all documents. The nominee questionnaire and the letters of recommendation are sent to out-of-state judges. They make their decision based solely on the information provided, without any background information about the individual or company. Our judging panel consists of volunteers from Apartment Associations across the country. We strive to keep the anonymity of our nominees and using out-of-state judges helps us accomplish this goal. Important Dates for the 2026 Event Nominations July 15-August 28 Nominees Nominee Official Notifications: September 23, 2026 Nominee Submission Deadline: October 12, 2026 Nominee Luncheon: October 7, 2026 Judging Judging Window: October 21 - November 4 Score Review: November 4 – November 6 Winners Finalized: November 6, 2026 Nomination Fee $100 each Limits 10 nominees per company (total); 3 nominees per category ACE Nominee Luncheon The ACE Nominee Luncheon will be on Wednesday, October 7th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland at 11 a.m. The luncheon is an opportunity for the ACE Nominees to mingle with fellow nominees, have their headshots taken, and hear from an established industry leader. The nominees' nominators are welcome to join their nominees for the luncheon as well. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland 1000 NE Multnomah St. Portland 97232 ACE Awards Ceremony Details Event Schedule: 5:00pm - Nominee VIP Reception - special champagne reception for Nominees (and plus 1s) only! 6:00pm - Event Reception - get your pictures at the Step & Repeat wall, grab a drink, and get ready for the main event 7:00pm - Ceremony Begins 9:30pm - est. Ceremony Ends 9:30pm - Afterparty - hop on the dance floor and enjoy music from DJ Ice Mike 11:00pm - event ends Presentation Schedule: Welcome Opening Speeches Sponsor Thank You Awards Presentation Individual Awards Rising Leader Rookie of the Year Corporate Support Person of the Year Property Support Person of the Year Leasing Associate of the Year Maintenance Tech of the Year Maintenance Manager of the Year NEW: Portfolio Maintenance Manager of the Year Assistant Manager of the year Affordable Housing Manager of the year Property Manager of the year Portfolio Manager of the Year Property Awards Best Curb Appeal of the Year Renovated Property of the year Property of the Year FAQ Parking - there i