President’s Award
Distinguished service award presented to “recipient” for unselfish dedication and truly outstanding service toward the fulfillment of the goals of the organization.
- 2021 – Holly Merrill
- 2019 – Cynde Dunn
- 2018 – Barbara Soloway
- 2016 – Michelle King
- 2015 – Dan Drost
- 2014 – Sara LaBrecque
- 2013 – Rosemary Moeykens
- 2011 – Philip Holmes *Awarded Posthumously
- 2010 – Kelly Campbell
- 2009 – Donald Bosse and Diane MacDonald
- 2008 – Wendy Ward
- 2007 – Cathie Whitney
- 2006 – Michael Morrissey
- 2005 – Suzanne Raymond
- 2004 – Susan Michaud-Bosse
- 2003 – Deborah Shangraw
- 2002 – Diane MacDonald
- 2001 – Cathy Turner
- 2000 – Diane MacDonald
- 1999 – Chris Crowley
- 1998 – Diane MacDonald
- 1997 – George McCrillis
- 1996 – Katherine Charron
- 1995 – Corinne Van Peursem
- 1994 – Pamela Hall
- 1990 – Vivian Howe
- 1988 – Sandra Fournier
Susan E. Simpson Award
This award is given only as exemplary individuals are identified as being worthy of the award. It is specifically for an industry professional who is a visible force in the industry through education, leadership, or support; selflessly contributes their time to the cause, which benefits humanity above and beyond the responsibilities and expectation of their career; and is a respected individual who personally and professionally serves as a role model for other aspiring persons within the industry.The recipients of the S.E.Simpson Award – the recipients are:
- 2019 – Richard Whiting
- 2014 – George McCrillis, Mac-Gray Company
- 2013 – Susan Michaud-Bosse, PropSys
- 2010 – Cathie Whitney, C & C Realty Management
- 2007 – Diane MacDonald, Emerald Management
- 2000 – Joe Calise, US Department of Housing and Urban Development
- 1997 – James Otis, President, Otis, Atwell & Timberlake
- 1996 – the late Jacquelyn (“Jacquie”) Wagner, The Housing Foundation
- 1995 – Rosemary Moeykens, Director of Management, Maine State Housing Authority
- 1994 – Kathleen J. Roberts, President Coastal Management Company
Hosted Tri-State Conferences, Annual Conferences, and Quarterly Trainings
- Regulatory Agency rules and regulations, REAC, COS, LIHTC, Fair Housing, ADA/Reasonable Accommodation, Property Management, Maintenance, Resident Service Coordination, Tenant/Landlord Statutes, Sexual Harassment, OSHA Regulations, Workman’s Compensation, Safety and Security, Mental Health, Financial and Budgeting, Insurance, Ethics, etc.
Established Collaborative Relationships with Regulatory Agencies, Maine Real Estate Developers Association, National Center for Housing Management, and Managers
Provided Testimonies on legal/legislative issues affecting Property Management
Provided Opportunities for Member Networking, Peer Mentoring and Support
Supported Residents and Others through Commitment to Charitable Work
- Largest promoter in Maine for Toys for Tots and Teens – raised tens of thousands of dollars and provided an innumerable amount of toys and gifts.
Advocated for Resident Service Coordination
Established Property Managers as Professionals
Promoted Industry Certification to demonstrate excellence in the industry
- NCHM – COS, SBBS, CMM, CMH, RHM
- IREM – CPM, ARM
- Spectrum Enterprise – STAR, COSP / Theobald – LIHTC, HCCP
- Fair Housing