nominations

Nominations are now open and being accepted here! The website has particular instructions which will direct you in completing your nominations. Compile all exhibits for each nomination before attempting to submit a nomination online.

Each award category must have a minimum of 3 nominations.  In the event a category does not have 3 nominations, the nominee(s) will be given the opportunity to transfer to a similar category if applicable, or the nomination will be discarded.

NOMINATION PRICING

The nominating company will be invoiced for this nomination by AAMD at the completion of the nomination period. The charge will be based on the total number of nominations per company.

  • $125 / Nomination (1-4 total nominations)

  • $115 / Nomination (5-9 total nominations)

  • $100 / Nomination (10-24 total nominations)

  • $80 / Nomination (25-49 total nominations)

  • $55 / Nomination (50+ total nominations)

WRITING YOUR NOMINATIONS

How to Write a Meaningful Nomination

  • Carefully review Nomination Criteria.

  • List reasons and examples of why your candidate should be considered for a Tribute award.

  • Speak with others in your organization to gain additional insight on your nominee.

  • With above information, create a brief meaningful, factual based nomination, no more than 750 words per nomination. For example:

    • DO – Joe Smith has had two Assistant Managers that have been promoted to Manager through his leadership and training.

    • DON’T – Joe is really motivating and great with his team.

    • DO – Over the past three years the property has increased revenue 13% year over year.

    • DON’T – Property has really come a long way in the last three years.

  • Describe how your candidate fulfills each of the criteria in the category in which you intend to nominate.

  • Create a draft of your nomination in a Word document to proof for spelling and grammatical errors prior to submitting.

  • Ask a colleague to review and edit nomination prior to submission via posting online.

  • Collect all other criteria; letters of recommendation, photos and brochures (if applicable).

  • Copy and paste your final version of the nomination into the nomination form at www.tributes2023.com

  • Be certain to let your nominee know that you have nominated them and advise him or her to stay tuned for more information

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  • Make note of the Dates of Judging to make sure the nominated individual or team is available that day if they are finalists.  Finalists will be contacted by phone several weeks in advance with the specific time of judging.

  • Be sure to leave plenty of time to gather the appropriate information required for the category.

  • Make certain your photographs truly represent the quality of your projects.  Submit photography that conveys the special characteristics of your project and make sure that the photos are clear in showing exteriors, interior, landscaping, etc.

  • Please submit high-res versions of your photographs for all print and on-screen event presentation.

  • Focus on aspects of your project (or marketing campaigns) that are key factors in its success and document them in your submittal in the Statement of Nomination.  Describe your target market, your development or marketing strategy, any obstacles or challenges you faced and overcame, as well as the project’s current success in the marketplace.  Focus on communicating how the project or marketing campaign demonstrates excellence.

  • Statement Of Nomination:  Be brief; you do not have to “overwrite” the narrative, rather remember that clear, factual information is most important.

  • For individual or company awards, focus on achievements that are unique and innovative and on the person or company’s commitment to excellence and dedication.

  • Review the completed application and required exhibits for language and effective communication.

What do you do?

Take a minute to write an introduction that is short, sweet, and to the point. If you sell something, use this space to describe it in detail and tell us why we should make a purchase. Tap into your creativity. You’ve got this.