Apartment Trends Magazine June2018 | Page 23

2017-2018 MILESTONES INDUSTRY MILESTONE ASSOCIATION MILESTONE EVENT MILESTONE RENTAL HOMES IN METRO DENVER RENTAL HOMES REPRESENTED IN AAMD MEMBERSHIP OWNER / MANAGEMENT ATTENDANCE AT MAINTENANCE OLYMPICS 337,840 AS OF MAY 2018 232,264 AS OF JUNE 2018 1,602 ACHIEVED IN APRIL 2018 CELEBRATING 50 GREAT YEARS T he Association has achieved and celebrated many milestones this year but perhaps our most significant is our 50th anniversary as an organization. Fifty years of protecting and promoting this great industry, is truly something to recognize and celebrate. We have been reflecting upon our past in a variety of ways and having fun doing it. After months of preparation and planning, our 50th Anniversary kicked off at the January Economic Conference, where we launched the Golden Loyalty Award for 50 years of membership, which was presented to Standard Interiors, the organization’s first Supplier Member. Standard Interiors has set a standard of loyalty, support, participation and engagement with 50 years of continuous membership. In February we organized our first throwback event with nearly 200 members aboard the Ski Train to Winter Park for a day of skiing and networking. This is the first time in ten years since we organized a member ski trip and hope to do it again in a few years. In April we had our Women’s Division throwback luncheon, which a celebration of women in our industry. A iconic panel www.aamdhq.org consisted of Sharon O’Connell, Mary Wessler, Judy Blaes and Stephanie Brock who described their experiences in the context of successful women in our industry. Their insight was motivational and inspiring for any young female aspiring to grow their career. The event celebrated, and put a spotlight on exactly where it should for giving due credit to all the talented women who have...and continue to make our industry successful. Our Education Conference and Trade Show in May was themed “Through the Decades”, and featured their companies and services in unique displays based on the a decade in which they were assigned. At June Awards, AAMD will induct the final 12 inductees of the initial 50 AAMD Hall of Fame members. This group has been formulated by a process the past four years, and includes an impressive list of people who have and will continue to influence our industry in a positive way. AAMD will continue to reflect on the past and celebrate its 50th anniversary for the remainder of 2018. The celebration will crescendo at the November 9 tributes award event, and is sure to be a party like no other! Tributes will include a brand new format with elegant and high and culinary food stations and drinks, then transition into a separate ballroom for the awards program, then conclude with the Golden Anniversary After Party! Over 50 awards will be presented to various talented individuals and communities and suppliers in our industry recognizing their individual excellence and AAMD heads into year #51! JUNE 2018 TRENDS | 21