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2026 Starlight Awards - Celebrating the achievements of 2025

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

Nominations Now Open!
Nomination Deadline: October 3, 2025

We welcome all nominations! Who do you know who is the best of the best? Nominating is as easy as answering a few short questions. 

Categories:
  • Leasing Consultant of the Year
  • Assistant Manager of the Year
  • Community Manager of the Year
  • Maintenance Technician of the Year
  • Maintenance Supervisor of the Year
  • Regional/Corporate Manager of the Year
  • Community of the Year
  • Supplier of the Year (individual)
  • Rookie of the Year (supplier or owner/operator)
  • Team of the Year (supplier or owner/operator)
Who Can Nominate?
  • We accept both self nominations and nominating others. 
Submit Your Nominations Here!
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!