GREENBELT, MD - The Bozzuto Group today announced that Bozzuto Management Company has been named Property Management Company of the Year for the second time by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB: undefined, undefined, undefined). The company was also given the honor in 2000. The prestigious national recognition, honoring superior leadership in multifamily housing property management, was presented in conjunction with NAHB's annual Pillars of the Industry Conference.
"Bozzuto employees epitomize good management," says Steve Patterson, Chair of NAHB's Multifamily Leadership Board. "The company's growth has been steady, and is based on referrals from satisfied clients."
"This award belongs to all Bozzuto Management Company employees, whose passion for excellence translates into top-notch customer service, creative marketing, outstanding resident retention and satisfied clients," said Julie Smith, President of Bozzuto Management Company. "We are honored to have been recognized with such an important award."
"From the beginning, our vision for this company has been to be the best real estate company in America by providing an unparalleled experience for those whose lives we touch," said Tom Bozzuto, CEO of The Bozzuto Group. "This NAHB award exemplifies our vision and I couldn't be more proud of Julie and her team."
The judging panel for the 2009 Pillars of the Industry Awards specifically lauded Bozzuto Management Company's focus on hiring service-minded, energetic employees, giving them ample training and education, trusting them to deliver great service, and giving them a career ladder for advancement. The company's 650 employees manage 27,500 units in 97 properties throughout the East Coast
Additionally, two properties managed by Bozzuto Management Company - Upstairs at Bethesda Row and Highland Park - were named winners in their respective best project categories:
Winner, Best Rental Apartment Community (Non-Garden): Upstairs at Bethesda Row
Winner, Best Mid-Rise Apartment: Highland Park
Upstairs at Bethesda Row's developer/owner is Federal Realty Trust and Highland Park's developer/owner is Donatelli & Klein Development.
NAHB names a Property Management Company of the Year as part of its nationally acclaimed program, the Pillars of the Industry Awards. Presented annually, the Pillars Awards honor excellence in multifamily housing design, development, marketing, and management, and are considered a showcase of future trends, innovation, and leadership in the multifamily housing industry.
Source: The Bozzuto Group