2024 Chapter Achievement and Excellence Awards
CAI has annually honored and celebrated the innovative and successful initiatives chapters do that contribute to the betterment of CAI and the community association industry. Below is the list of the 2024 chapter award recipients.
Chapter Operations & Sustainability - Chapter management or sustainability initiatives and/or tools focused on strengthening the internal workings of the chapter.
- Alabama (Medium) Chapter Technology Update
- Bay Area and Central California (Large) Chapter Financial Recovery and Sustainability Plan
- Minnesota (Very Large) Green Magazine Program
- Greater Los Angeles (Very Large) Implementing a new Association Management System: GrowthZone
- Illinois (Extra Large) Annual Partner Flexibility
Leadership Awards - Strategic activities enhancing the mission and vision of the organization and/or contribute to the overall growth of the industry.
- Heartland (Medium) Manager Peer to Peer Program
- Central Virginia (Large) Enhanced Business Plan
- Greater Los Angeles (Very Large) Speaker's Workshop
- Orange County Regional (Extra Large) Emerging Leaders & Mentorship Program
Membership Engagement Awards - Services improving and enhancing overall membership experience, satisfaction, and value of CAI. Efforts or successful programs surrounding membership.
- Heartland (Medium) Membership Promotional Video
- Bay Area and Central California (Large) Membership Growth Campaign
- Greater Los Angeles (Very Large) CMCA Review
- North Carolina (Extra Large) New Chapter Website
Public Affairs Awards - Building the CAI brand and making the community aware of the services and resources available.
- Alabama (Small) First Responders Appreciation Lunch
- Central Virginia (Large) Comprehensive Community Outreach
- Minnesota (Very Large) 2024 Condo & Homeowners Association Summit
- New Jersey (Extra Large) Make-A-Wish New Jersey Partnership with CAI-NJ
Out of the Box - Creating or revitalizing enhancements to the chapter's routine to think differently about achieving the chapter's goals.
- Ohio Valley (Small) Holiday Luncheon & Annual Meeting
- San Antonio (Medium) South Texas Community Associations Exposition
- Bay Area and Central California (Large) and California North (Medium) Education Summit
- West Florida (Very Large) Mindful Maintenance - Overcoming Burnout, Instituting Boundaries & Managing Conflict
- Keystone (Extra Large) Emerging Leaders Under 40
Excellence Award - In recognition of overall Excellence in Public Affairs, Membership Engagement, Chapter Operations & Sustainability, and Leadership and Out of the Box. (*Chapters that earn a "Good" or "Excellent" rating from each judge in at least four out of the five achievement areas.)
- Alabama (Medium)
- Central Virginia (Large)
- Illinois (Extra Large)
- Minnesota (Very Large)
Best Net Growth
- Central Oregon Regional – 19.1% (Small)
- Utah – 28.1% (Medium)
- Central Virginia – 25% (Large)
- South Carolina – 23.7% (Very Large)
- North Carolina – 23.7% (Extra Large)
Best Net Retention
- Central Ohio – 80.58% (Small)
- Heartland – 82.77% (Medium)
- Hawaii – 84.39% (Large)
- Channel Islands – 89.64% (Very Large)
- New England – 83.21% (Extra Large)
CED Rising Star
Michelle L. LeBlanc, Greater Los Angeles
Scott Gilbert, West Florida
CED of the Year
Julia Boehm-McKay, Alabama