Awards

The Association’s long tradition of individual contributions to the multi-housing industry is underscored by several significant recognitions including AATC's Distinguished Service Award, Members of the Year, and our Lone Star Award winners. ​

TAA and NAA also bestow several important service recognitions. Among many other firsts, Linda Bowman was awarded AATCs first NAA CAM of the Year recognition, and Dan Odom received NAAs first Professional Designate of the Year award. TAA's prestigious Olin Steel Award, the state’s top vendor recognition named after AATC's Olin Steele, has been awarded over the years to its namesake as well as AATC stand-outs including Pierre Rouly, Tom Law, Larry Duncan, and Joe Smith. John Mitchell, AATC's former CEO received both TAA and NAAs Executive of the Year awards as well as NAAs top education recognition, the ACE Award. AATC's Director of Government Affairs, In addition, the Association’s government affairs director, Perry Pillow received ASAE's top award for government affairs initiatives. AATC has also received numerous recognitions from NAA and TAA for education, membership, government affairs, PAC fundraising, and community service.

Distinguished Service Award

​Named to honor AATC's 15th president, the Jerry Earnhart Distinguished Service Award represents a body of exceptional dedication throughout many years of service. Just a handful of amazing AATC members have received the association’s highest recognition. Our distinguished service award recipients include:

Candy Maxey

Charles Stroud

Mike Clark

Cindi Scoggins

Pierre Rouly

Larry Duncan

Terry Jones

Celia Huff

Steve Thurber

Dan Odom

Jerry Earnhart

Members of the Year

The Association has a long history of recognizing the work of exceptional owner-managers as well as vendor-partner members for the time and attention they give to AATC. These special awards are typically presented during AATCs annual Lone Star Awards Leadership Celebration.