On October 19, 2023, the Arizona Association of Community Managers (AACM), an Arizona-based organization dedicated to the betterment and positive understanding of the Community Management industry, hosted their annual Awards Gala in which an AAM team member earned a prestigious G.E.M. Award (Guiding Excellence in Management).

AACM's G.E.M. Awards is a highly regarded set of industry-specific honors created to celebrate and distinguish the exceptional effort and dedication of Community Managers and other industry professionals who are nominated by their peers and the communities they serve.

The Manager of the Year G.E.M. Award categories, Condominium, On-Site/Large Scale, and Portfolio, recognize Managers who go above and beyond for their communities, continually demonstrate a high level of professionalism, and have the skills necessary to manage successful community associations. AAM is proud to announce that Area Manager, JD King, was named Manager of the Year in the condominium community-type category.

JD was nominated for his unwavering work ethic, outstanding mentorship, leadership, and guidance, as well as expert knowledge of the intricacies that are associated with the management of condominiums.

"JD King is so deserving of this recognition, and I am honored that I get the opportunity to work side by side with him in our Tempe office," said Tom Gordon, AAM's VP of Tempe Operations. "JD is an incredible asset to both the AAM team and his community partnerships and truly demonstrates excellence through his work and commitment to our industry."

"It is such an honor to work with some of our industry's most talented and knowledgeable professionals and I couldn't be prouder of JD King's recognition as the Manager of the Year for condominium communities," said Amanda Shaw, President of AAM. "The G.E.M. Awards are a demonstration of applause for the contributions and impact our employees have made to the advancement of our industry, as well as the commitment and dedication to the communities, Board members, and homeowners they serve. Well deserved, JD!"

To see AAM's online Press Release, click here.