2025 CAI-GLAC Industry Excellence Award Nominees
Congratulations to the nominees for CAI-GLAC's 2025 Industry Excellence Awards. The recipients will be announced at the annual Awards Gala presented by Customized Guard Services & Systems on March 7 at The Castaway in Burbank. Tickets and sponsorships available.
Educational Program of the YearÂ
- May Skirball Luncheon - "Savvy Solutions to Stress: Tips & Tricks on Coping with Karens" Speakers: Melissa Ramsey CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM AMS, CMCA, LSM, PCAM, Karen Kokowicz CCAM, CMCA, PCAM
- May Speakers Workshop - Speakers: Neda Nehouray CMCA, AMS, PCAM AMS, CMCA, PCAM, Geoffrey LloydÂ
- September Expo - "Beyond the Fine Print: Adapting Enforcement After AB130" Speakers: Steve Roseman, Esq., Sabrina Neve Hart CMCA, AMSÂ
- September Expo - "Leading with Integrity: Ethics as the Cornerstone of Resilient Communities" Speakers: Sandra Gottlieb, Esq., Tiffany Hannah
- September Expo - "Less Stress, More Success: Empowering People in an AI-Driven World" Speakers: Shauna A. Gatlin CMCA, Adrian Adams, Esq.
Article of the Year
- Fall Issue - "Building the Future of Community Management: The Impact of CAI-GLAC's Coaching to Credentials Program" by Daniel Carvo CCAM-HR, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
- Winter Issue - "The Holidays: A Season of Joy, Reflection, and Connection" by Ruby Vivas
- Winter Issue - "By the Numbers: HOA Accountants Share Lessons on Budgets, Reserves, and Board Partnership" by Leaonard McKinley, CPA, Stephanie Harrison
- Summer Issue - "Effective Resident Communication Strategies & Conflict Resolution for HOAs" by Shauna A. Gatlin CMCA
Committee of the Year
- Community Outreach Committee
- Education & Development Committee
- Magazine Committee
- Marketing & PR Committee
- Programs & Expo Committee
- Social Engagement Committee
Chapter Volunteer of the YearÂ
- Yvette Quinonez, Environmental Remedies, LLC
- Yesenia Canas, Conejo Services
- Melissa Acuna, Baja Roofing Inc
- Stephanie Romero EBP, Aeroscopic Environmental, Inc.
- Suvany Cowie CMCA, AMS, HOA Organizers Inc., AAMC
- Cynthia Brown CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Ross Morgan & Company Inc., AAMC
- Sascha Macias, Esq. PCAM The Miller Law Firm
Community Association Board Member of the Year
- Diane Schoolsky CMCA, Lingate HOAÂ
- Vanessa Tinajero, Seco Canyon HOA
- Lisa Bruno, Windsor Fountains HOA
Onsite Manager of the Year - 0-5 Years
- George Caragea CMCA, Pasadena Collection West
- Jazmin Medina Rodriguez, The Wilshire Thayer
Onsite Manager of the Year - 5+ Years
- Brandon Patterson CCAM-HR, Eastern Columbia HOA
- Carla Ramirez CMCA, Century Park Place Condo Assn.
- Cristian Radu CMCA, Metropolis II Condominium Owners Association
- Dianna Calhoun, 701 Ocean Avenue Condominium Association
- Jennie Twyman CCAM, CMCA, AMS, Marina City Club
- Jennifer Calderon, Seco Canyon HOA
- Joy Wei, Three Sixty at South Bay Association
- Larry Andrick CMCA, AMS, Royal Palms. Inc.
- Paulina Kawaguchi CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Stoneybrook Villas HOA
- Lucas Elder, The Terraces HOA
Portfolio Manager of the Year - 0-5 Years
- Jennifer Hinson CMCA, Valencia Management Group, AAMC
- Kaiti Zemet CMCA, AMS, Comuneo Services, Inc
- Richard Provincia, PMP Management, AAMC
- Ashley Alvarado CMCA, PMP Management, AAMC
- Miles Black CMCA, Pacific Edge Management, Inc.
- Kheara Aquino CMCA, AMS, Common Interest Services, Inc., AAMC
- Suvany Cowie CMCA, AMS, HOA Organizers Inc., AAMC
Portfolio Manager of the Year - 5+ Years
- Heather Nutt CCIDM, CMCA, AMS, Seabreeze Management Company, Inc., AAMC
- Julie Sherrod, FirstService Residential AAMC
- Helen Essayan-Cook CMCA, AMS, HOA Organizers Inc., AAMC
- James Beard CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Valencia Management Group, AAMC
- Diana Mark CMCA, AMS, PMP Management, AAMC
- Mary Ishida Partners Community Management, Inc.
Business Partner of the Year
- ALLBRiGHT Painting and Construction
- Customized Guard Services and Systems
- EmpireWorks ReconstructionÂ
- Select Painting & Construction, Inc.
- The Miller Law Firm
- Tri-Tech Restoration & Construction Company, Inc.
- Valley Bank
Management Company of the YearÂ
- Common Interest Services, Inc., AAMC
- Assembly HOA Management
- Seabreeze Management Company, Inc., AAMC
- Comuneo Services, Inc.
- Horizon Management Company, AAMC
- HOA Organizers Inc., AAMC
- Action Property Management, Inc., AAMC
Rising Star Manager
- Din Zahir, Partners Community Management, Inc.
- Jina Pesin, Comuneo Services, Inc.
- Joshua Gomez, Assembly HOA Management
- Mackenzie Vivenzio, PMP Management, AAMC
Rising Star Business Partner
- Dario Arganese, Recon360
- Christina Armengual, Pilot Painting & Construction Inc.
- Jeremy Lara, Baja Roofing Inc
- Jimmy Day, ALLBRiGHT Painting and Construction
Business Partner Support Staff of the Year
- Richard Carroll, Walker Consultants
- Stephen Drusano, BrightView Landscape Services
- Cyrus Koochek, Esq. CCAL, SwedelsonGottlieb
- Luz Veloz COO, Customized Guard Services & Systems
- Erin Blake, Accurate Termite & Pest Control
- Marc Evangelista, Tinnelly Law Group
- Jimmy Day, ALLBRiGHT Painting and Construction
- Susanna Cervantes, Andre Landscape
- Melissa Acuna, Baja Roofing
- Roby Garcia, Servpro of Burbank
- Yesenia Canas, Conejo Services
Management Company Support Staff of the Year
- Kenya Hayes, PMP Management, AAMC
- Ivan Ayala, Action Property Management, Inc., AAMC
- Mary Khachatourian, Assembly HOA Management
- Araceli Contreras, HOA Organizers Inc., AAMC
- Daniel Lee, PMP Management, AAMC
Chapter Spirit Award
- Jennifer Morones EBP, Precision Construction and Painting
- Melissa Acuna, Baja Roofing
- Roby Garcia, Servpro of Burbank
- Suvany Cowie CMCA, AMS, HOA Organizers Inc., AAMC
- Tatiana Jae, Roseman Law, APCÂ
- Valerie Franklin, EmpireWorks Reconstruction