Clone of CAI-NC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SEAL OF DISTINCTION APPLICATION

  • CAI-NC's SEAL OF DISTINCTION program recognizes Community Associations who quietly just do the right things.

     

    We strongly suggest you review the all submission requirements and have all the required information and documents at hand before beginning the application.

    You can save your responses and finish later, however, THE APPLICATION CANNOT BE EDITED AFTER SUBMISSION. 

    DEADLINE: Friday, March 27, 2026. 

     

  • SEAL OF DISTINCTION: Application for Association of Excellence

    Thank you for helping CAI-NC recognize excellence! Your responses will remain confidential. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 27, 2026.
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  • COMMUNITY AMENITIES (be sure to check all that apply)*
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  • GENERAL

  • MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

    Applications cannot be accepted without each of the following uploaded documents:

    • Current Bylaws including amendments
    • Current Declaration for the entity including amendments
    • Articles of Incorporation including amendments

    Note- applicants may be asked to provide additional supporting documents.

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  • Best Practices Seal of Distinction Requirements: please confirm by check box:*
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  • FINANCIAL

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  • Does the Association hold an annual budget ratification meeting?*
  • If required by Association legal documents or state statute, are you performing an annual budget ratification for the upcoming year’s budget? If not required, are you presenting the upcoming budget and assessment rate to members?*
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  • A financial audit or review was conducted for fiscal 2023 or 2024 by a third party CPA or qualified preparer.*
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  • RESERVES

  • A Reserve Study has been conducted within the last 5 years by an independent Reserve Specialist or Engineer.*
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  • RULES

    Enforcement, Architectural Control
  • If yes, please check box*
  • The association informs owners of new rules and rule revisions by at least two of the following methods (check all that apply):*

  • INSURANCE

    NOTE- policies to cover employee dishonesty, crime or wrongful acts are not the same as Directors & Officers.
  • Does the Association’s general liability insurance coverage meet or exceed the minimum requirements outlined in the Association’s governing documents and/or state statute?”*
  • Does the Association’s Directors & Officers insurance coverage meet or exceed the minimum requirements outlined in the Association’s governing documents and/or state statute?*
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  • Are contractors required to present a current copy of their certificate of insurance prior to commencement of work on Association property?*
  • I attest that this Board president is aware of this application and the information it includes.*
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