“This Industry Changes Lives”: AMA Tribute Awards Honor Best of the Best
It was an evening to both honor and reward some of the hardest working professionals in the multihousing industry, and the event didn’t disappoint.
More than 1,600 people attended the Arizona Multihousing Association / Cox Communications Annual Tribute Awards Gals to recognize the individuals and teams who have made a difference with their work and dedication to the industry.
“The Arizona Multihousing Association plays such a vital role in our industry,” said Executive of the Year winner Debbie Holder, of Bryten Real Estate Partners. “This industry changes lives. And I’m grateful to be a part of it.”
The awards ceremony was held Aug. 14 at the Phoenix Convention Center where 29 winners were feted for their commitment to creating communities at their multihousing locations.
“Thank you for showing that you care,” said P.B. Bell Community Manager Tonya Batson, who was named Volunteer of the Year for metro Phoenix.
AMA president Courtney LeVinus congratulated all the winners.
“We have amazing people within the multihousing industry, and one night is not enough to recognize all the hardworking people who make life better for thousands of Arizona residents,” LeVinus said.
The 2025 Tribute Award winners are:
- AMA Volunteer of the Year, Outside the Valley: Allysia Hemsworth, Quarterpenny Management
- AMA Volunteer of the Year, Metro Phoenix: Tonya Batson, P.B. Bell
- Arizona Executive of the Year: Debbie Holder, Bryten Real Estate Partners
- Assistant Manager: Juniper Babb, Villatree, Greystar Real Estate Partners
- Best Community Team, 1-199 Units: The Bergen, RPM Living
- Best Community Team, 200-299 Units: Lakeside, P.B. Bell
- Best Community Team, 300+ Units: Denim Scottsdale, P.B. Bell
- Best Community Team, Outside the Valley: The Place at Forest Ridge, MC Residential
- Community Manager of the Year, 1-199 Units: Nicole Rutkowski, Banyan at South
- Mountain, Mark-Taylor Residential
- Community Manager of the Year, 200-299 Units: Melissa Guzman, Alexan Tempe, Mark-Taylor Residential
- Community Manager of the Year, 300+ Units: Via Tye, The Julia, Greystar Real Estate Partners
- Community Manager of the Year, Outside the Valley: Kelley Chandler, Sycamore Creek, HSL Asset Management
- Corporate Employee of the Year: Catlin Sinclair, Greystar Real Estate Partners
- Developers Award for Best Community Design – Garden Style: Acero Hawes Crossing, Developed and Managed by IDM Companies
- Developers Award for Best Community Design – Build to Rent: The Havenly Superstition, Developed by Keystone Homes Arizona
- Developers Award for Best Community Design – Low/Mid Rise: The Bergen, Developed by StreetLights Residential
- Housekeeper of the Year: Veronica Vizcaya, Alanza Place, Greystar Real Estate Partners
- Housing Heroes: HSL Asset Management
- Industry Partner of the Year, Outside the Valley: Kristin Harding, HD Supply
- Industry Partner of the Year, Metro Phoenix: Noelia Johnson, Beyond Party Planning
- Leasing Consultant of the Year: Michelle Martin, Dobson 222, Sares-Regis
- Property Supervisor of the Year: Ciera Houtz, Mark-Taylor Residential
- Regional Service Supervisor of the Year: Jason Richardson, Mark-Taylor Residential
- Renovated Community of the Year: Azul at Spectrum, Mark-Taylor Residential
- Service Supervisor of the Year, 1-199 Units: Jesus Teran, Village at West Point, Sares-Regis
- Service Supervisor of the Year, 200-299 Units: Chris Owen, The Statler, Mark-Taylor Residential
- Service Supervisor of the Year, 300+ Units: Reed Gibbs, San Travesia, Mark-Taylor Residential
- Service Supervisor of the Year, Outside the Valley: Michael Aguilar, Encantada Twin Peaks, HSL Asset Management
- Service Technician of the Year: Christine McDonald, The Place at Creekside, MC Residential
