2026 ACE Awards

Thursday, November 19, 2026

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. The phone interviews are completed by Multifamily NW staff and are not seen by the out-of-state judges.

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 9, 2026

  • Nominee Submission Deadline: September 28, 2026

  • Nominee Luncheon: October 7, 2026

• Judging

  • Judging Window: October 7 - October 21

  • Score Review: October 26 – November 4

  • 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

1. Rookie of the Year
2. Corporate Support Person of the Year
3. Property Support Person of the Year
4. Leasing Associate of the Year
5. Maintenance Tech of the Year
6. Maintenance Manager of the Year
7. NEW: Portfolio Maintenance Manager of the Year
8. Assistant Manager of the year
9. Affordable Housing Manager of the year
10. Property Manager of the year
11. Portfolio Manager of the Year

Property Awards

1. Best Curb Appeal of the Year
2. Renovated Property of the year
3. Property of the Year

FAQ

• Parking - there is on-site parking at the Oregon Convention Center for $15. 
• Tickets - while there are no physical tickets for the event, all attendees will need to wear a wristband. Please check with your company to see if they are getting the wristbands early or if you need to pick yours up at the event. 
• Dress Code - many attendees like to dress to impress for ACE but we encourage people to wear what makes them feel good. Cocktail attire will be aplenty, but there will be more casual looks too (and some gorgeous formal wear always makes an appearance). 
• Seating - there is assigned seating at the event, but companies with multiple tables have been placed near each other.
• Conduct - we kindly ask for your cooperation in maintaining a respectful and quiet atmosphere during the presentations. Let's show our appreciation through attentive silence and applause when appropriate, ensuring that each recipient receives the recognition they deserve. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Category Sponsors

• Corporate Staff Person of the Year - $3000
• Best Curb Appeal of the Year - $3000

Sponsorships

• Event Wristband - $2500
• Nominee VIP Lounge - $2750
• Signature Wine - $3000
• DJ - $1000
• Branded Drink Ticket - $2500
• Event Handout - $1500
• NEW Digital Platform Partner - $2500
• Rose Delivery - $1000
• Afterparty - $2500
• Centerpiece - $600