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2026 Starlight Awards - Celebrating the achievements of 2025

Thursday, February 12, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EST)

Event Details

GFAA Starlight Awards is a great way to recognize and reward association members for their hard work and success in our local industry. 

Did you miss your chance to nominate? We have re-opened nominations through October 31! 

Hurry! Don't miss your opportunity to recognize the best of the best in the Fayetteville market! 

Details & Nominate Here!
Congratulations Nominees!

Leasing Consultant of the Year

  • Brittany McNeil | Birchfield Apartments 
  • Hannah Lapinski | Jamestown Commons
  • Ichead (Shady) Velez | Independence Place West Fayetteville
  • Isabella Goode | Annondale on Santa Fe
  • Sarah Yoder | Addison Ridge Apartments

Assistant Manager of the Year

  • Ashley Schumacher | Eagle Landing
  • Katie Whited | Jamestown Commons Apartments
  • Lindsey Suitt | Tyler's Ridge Apartments
  • Miriah Steward | Patriot Point 
  • Yolimar Garayalde | West End Apartments
  • Zahira Fernandez | Annondale on Santa Fe

Community Manager of the Year

  • Ashley Matthews | Villas at North & South Point
  • Diana Briones | Jamestown Commons
  • Jennifer Murray | Patriot Point 
  • Johnna Pacurari | Westlake at Morganton
  • Katie Gillis | Tyler's Ridge Apartments
  • Kimberly Faircloth | Carolina Pines, Carolina Place, and Highlander Rentals
  • Wilnilda Cruz | Birchfield Apartments

Maintenance Technician of the Year

  • Christian Williams | Stone Gables
  • Daniel Hoyle | Hawthorne Residential Partners

Maintenance Supervisor of the Year

  • Brian Supplee | Landmark Flats,Ramsey Pines, Devonwood, Capefear Townhomes, Ameila
  • James Correa | Addison Ridge Apartments
  • James Moore | Birchfield Apartments 
  • Rodney Glover | Stone Gate / Village On The Lake
  • Ryan Lee | Eagle Landing 
  • Sergio Torres | Jamestown Commons

Supplier of the Year (individual)

  • Abby Pruczinski | Costar Group
  • Ashlee Akins | Kustom
  • Buddy Bullock | Chadwell Supply
  • Joe Torres | The Liberty Group

Rookie of the Year (supplier or owner/operator)

  • Isabella Goode | Annondale on Santa Fe
  • Valincia Eley | Carolina Pines, Carolina Place, and Highlander Apartments

Regional/Corporate Manager of the Year

  • Canyon Key | Carlisle Residential Management
  • Jennifer Pittman | Apartment Dynamics

Community of the Year

  • Addison Ridge Apartments | Morganton Management
  • Annondale on Santa Fe | Carlisle Residential Management
  • Patriot Point | Highmark Residential 
  • The Reserve at Traemoor Village | Weber Bloom, LLC

Team of the Year (supplier or owner/operator)

  • Annondale on Santa Fe Team | Carlisle Residential Management
  • Eagle Landing Team | Hawthorne Residential Partners
  • Independence Place West Fayetteville Team| Place Property Group

Purchase your NAAPAC raffle tickets:
  • Tickets are $10 each, or buy 10 and get one free!
  • Prize Information Coming Soon!
  • One ticket = one entry; there is no limit to the number of tickets you purchase. 

Purchase Your Raffle Tickets Here!

Event Details
  • Date: Thursday, February 12
  • Location: McCormick Farms, Spring Lake
  • Time: 1 - 5 PM
    • Doors Open: 12:30 PM
    • Lunch: 1 - 1:30 PM
    • Awards: 1:30 - 3:30 PM
    • Dessert Networking Session: 3:30 - 5 PM
  • What should I wear? Most attendees come dressed in their typical work attire. 
Registration Information

Registration will open October 31, 2025

Early Bird Tickets: $69 | Available 10/31/25 - 12/18/25

Regular Tickets: $79 | Available 12/19/25 - 2/24/26

Team Tables: $525 | Available starting 10/31/25

  • Team tables include: reserved seating with company name on the table. Each table includes 8 tickets. 
Sponsor Information 
Award Sponsor: 11

Please note: this opportunity is included with our Presidential, All American, and Patriot Suppliers. Any additional opportunities will be available to purchase starting on 12/9/25.

Investment: $325

Benefits: 

  • Sponsor of the Starlight Awards .
  • Opportunity to select the award your company presents. Companies will have the opportunity to select the award based on the order in which companies sign up. 
  • Company logo on event webpage and event emails.
  • 2 complimentary event tickets. Please wait for your registration promo code prior to registering your team. 
  • Receive the attendee list after the event (name, company, e-mail).
Reception Sponsor: 1

Investment: $500

Benefits: 

  • Exclusive sponsor of the Starlight Awards Dessert Networking Reception.
  • Company logo on the Selfie Station Photo Print-Out.
  • Exclusive mic time welcoming attendees to the reception.
  • Company logo on event webpage and event emails.
  • 2 complimentary event tickets. Please wait for your registration promo code prior to registering your team. 
  • Receive the attendee list after the event (name, company, e-mail).

Secure Your Reception Sponsor Here!