Annual Awards

Each year, CAI honors a select group of individuals who have made significant contributions to CAI and the community association way of life. We're proud to announce the 2023 recipients of our highest honors.  

Distinguished Service Award 
Mitchell H. Frumkin, RS  

President’s Award
Jill Proietti

Outstanding Volunteer Service Award
David Graf, Esq.

Chapter Executive Director Rising Star Award
Heather Brownson, Central Oregon Regional & Idaho Chapters

Denise Kennedy, Orange County Regional Chapter

CAI Rising Star
Michelle Baldry, RS
Alexis Firehawk, Esq.

Chapter Executive Director of the Year Award
Tim Broms, Minnesota Chapter

Educator of the Year
Bruce Gran, CMCA, AMS, PCAM  

Legislative Action Committee of the Year
Texas Legislative Action Committee 

Award of Excellence in Membership
Dr. Robert A. Rothwell 

Award of Excellence in Designations
Marco Rosado 

Award of Excellence in Chapter Leadership
Kelley Moon 

Award of Excellence in Government and Public Affairs
Paul Mengert, CMCA, PCAM

2023 CAI Chapter Achievement & Excellence Awards

CAI has annually honored and celebrated chapters' innovative and successful initiatives that contribute to the betterment of CAI and the community association industry.