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2027 (2026) Starlight Awards

Thursday, February 11, 2027
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM (EST)
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Event Details

The GFAA Starlight Awards is an opportunity to celebrate the individuals and communities who help our local industry thrive. Like a garden in bloom, our industry grows through the dedication, talent, and hard work of our members. Join us as we shine a light on their achievements, celebrate their success, and recognize those who help our industry flourish.

Doors will open at 12:30 PM

  • Lunch: 12:30 - 1:15 PM
  • GFAA Business: 1:15 - 1:45 PM
  • Awards: 2 - 3:30 PM
  • Dessert Networking Reception: 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Nomination Information

Nominations will open September 1, 2026.

All nominations including supporting documents and photos should be submitted no later than October 14, 2026. 

Award Categories

  • Individual Categories
    • Leasing Consultant of the Year
    • Assistant Manager of the Year
    • Community Manager of the Year
    • Regional Manager of the Year
    • Maintenance Technician of the Year
    • Maintenance Supervisor of the Year
    • Supplier Individual of the Year
    • Rookie of the Year
      • Those working onsite or for a supplier company can be nominated! 
      • To be considered for Rookie of the Year, the nominee should have been hired prior to July 1, 2026 and worked in their role for less than a year. 
  • Company Categories
    • Supplier Company of the Year
    • Community of the Year
    • Management Company of the Year
    • Community Impact Award
      • Nominees should be able to share the impact they have made in their community. 
      • Apartment communities or supplier companies can be considered for this award. 
Attendee Information 

Attendee ticket sales will open October 1, 2026 at 9 AM

Individual Tickets

  • Early Bird: $75 | Available through 1/15/27
  • Regular: $90 | Available starting 1/16/27

Team Tables: $575

  • Team tables include a reserved team table with your company name and 8 tickets. 
Sponsor Information 

Sponsorship Opportunities will open starting October 1, 2026 at 9 AM

Award Sponsorships are an exclusive benefit of the All American and Patriot partner tiers. Any award sponsor opportunities not selected by these members will be available to purchase. 

Award Sponsor

  • Limit: 13
  • Investment: $350
  • Benefits: 
    • 1 complimentary attendee ticket 
      • Please wait for your registration promo code prior to registering your team. 
    • Opportunity to send up to 1 company representatives to the stage to announce an award category, nominees, and the winner. 
      • Companies will have the opportunity to select the award based on the order in which companies sign up. 
    • Company logo on event website and event marketing emails
    • Company logo displayed during the event
    • Event registrant list (name, company, e-mail) - receive by February 17, 2027

Reception Sponsor

  • Limit: 2
  • Investment: $350
  • Benefits: 
    • 1 complimentary attendee ticket 
      • Please wait for your registration promo code prior to registering your team. 
    • Opportunity to send up to 1 company representatives to the stage to welcome everyone to the Networking Reception
    • Company logo on event website and event marketing emails
    • Company logo displayed during the event
    • Event registrant list (name, company, e-mail) - receive by February 17, 2027

Photo Area Sponsor

  • Limit: 1
  • Investment: $350
  • Benefits: 
    • 1 complimentary attendee ticket 
      • Please wait for your registration promo code prior to registering your team. 
    • Opportunity to send up to 1 company representatives to the stage to welcome everyone to the Photo Area. 
    • Company logo on event website and event marketing emails
    • Company logo displayed during the event
    • Event registrant list (name, company, e-mail) - receive by February 17, 2027