2026 MARKETING AND ADVERTISING EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Marketing & Advertising Excellence 2026 Entry Form

Entries Due June 30, 2026
Contact Information

Information for company and person submitting entry. All questions and communications (including invoices) will be directed to the individual listed below.
Company Name*
Contact Person Name*

First NameLast Name
Contact Person Phone*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Contact Person Email*
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1. Public Website Entry Details

Best overall design, content and user experience.
URL*
Describe entry, intended audience(s) and outcomes achieved. Keep it brief but informative – 100 to 150 words recommended.*
Suggested Word Count 15
OPTIONAL: Upload any additional materials you'd like the judges to consider.

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Upload a single high-quality image that represents your entry.*

NOTE: This image may be used in various PMA communications including but not limited to the Awards Ceremony slide deck, social media and BULLETIN magazine.
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2. Social Media Campaign Entry Details

Best overall interactivity and functionality in one or more social media channel(s)
Provide Social Media URLs.*
Describe entry, intended audience(s) and outcomes achieved. Keep it brief but informative – 100 to 150 words recommended.*
OPTIONAL: Upload any additional materials you'd like the judges to consider.

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NOTE: This image may be used in various PMA communications including but not limited to the Awards Ceremony slide deck, social media and BULLETIN magazine.
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3. Video Campaign Entry Details

Best video promotion featuring relevant and engaging content.
Provide URL to access video (or upload below).
Describe entry, intended audience(s) and outcomes achieved. Keep it brief but informative – 100 to 150 words recommended.*
OPTIONAL: Upload any additional materials you'd like the judges to consider.

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NOTE: This image may be used in various PMA communications including but not limited to the Awards Ceremony slide deck, social media and BULLETIN magazine.
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4. Reputation Management Campaign Entry Details

Best campaign to generate and promote positive press and reviews, handle negative press and reviews, and amplify positive brand awareness.
Describe entry, intended audience(s) and outcomes achieved. Keep it brief but informative – 100 to 150 words recommended.*
OPTIONAL: Upload any additional materials you'd like the judges to consider.

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NOTE: This image may be used in various PMA communications including but not limited to the Awards Ceremony slide deck, social media and BULLETIN magazine.
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5. Advertisement Entry Details

Best writing, content and design of a print or digital advertisement.
Describe entry, intended audience(s) and outcomes achieved. Keep it brief but informative – 100 to 150 words recommended.*
OPTIONAL: Upload any additional materials you'd like the judges to consider.

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Upload a single high-quality image that represents your entry.*

NOTE: This image may be used in various PMA communications including but not limited to the Awards Ceremony slide deck, social media and BULLETIN magazine.
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6. Brochure Entry Details

Best writing, content, design and overall presentation of a print or digital brochure.
Describe entry, intended audience(s) and outcomes achieved. Keep it brief but informative – 100 to 150 words recommended.*
OPTIONAL: Upload any additional materials you'd like the judges to consider.

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Upload a single high-quality image that represents your entry.*

NOTE: This image may be used in various PMA communications including but not limited to the Awards Ceremony slide deck, social media and BULLETIN magazine.
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7. Marketing Campaign Entry Details

Best campaign using at least three communication vehicles, such as print, direct mail, social media, website and/or video, and featuring a common message, mission and/or theme to promote a single property, portfolio of properties or company.
Describe entry, intended audience(s) and outcomes achieved. Keep it brief but informative – 100 to 150 words recommended.*
OPTIONAL: Upload any additional materials you'd like the judges to consider.

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NOTE: This image may be used in various PMA communications including but not limited to the Awards Ceremony slide deck, social media and BULLETIN magazine.
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8. Promotional Item Entry Details

Best content, design and overall packaging and presentation of a promotional item (e.g., move-in gift, renewal gift, event give-away).
Describe entry, intended audience(s) and outcomes achieved. Keep it brief but informative – 100 to 150 words recommended.*
OPTIONAL: Upload any additional materials you'd like the judges to consider.

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NOTE: This image may be used in various PMA communications including but not limited to the Awards Ceremony slide deck, social media and BULLETIN magazine.
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9. Event

Most creative and successful portfolio or company event (e.g., resident pool party or car wash, employee team-building initiative or community fundraiser).
Resident Engagement & Experience (Social, seasonal or lifestyle events that foster community among residents)Community Impact & Service (Events focused on outreach, volunteering, donations or serving those beyond the community/company)Employee Engagement & Education (Staff-focused events including training, retreats, team-building or internal celebrations)Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (Events that celebrate identity, promote inclusivity or advance equity within communities, teams and/or companies)Marketing, Branding & Launch Events (Events aimed at promoting new communities, company initiatives, etc.)Client Event (Events hosted by Associate Members for property management clients, such as trainings, appreciation events or networking social)Other
Describe entry, intended audience(s) and outcomes achieved. Keep it brief but informative – 100 to 150 words recommended.*
OPTIONAL: Upload any additional materials you'd like the judges to consider.

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NOTE: This image may be used in various PMA communications including but not limited to the Awards Ceremony slide deck, social media and BULLETIN magazine.
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10. Corporate Communication/Internal Public Relations

Best writing, content, design and overall packaging of an internal property and/or company communication (e.g., Apartment Onsite Teams Day communication, HR piece, training brochure or 401K brochure).
Describe entry, intended audience(s) and outcomes achieved. Keep it brief but informative – 100 to 150 words recommended.*
OPTIONAL: Upload any additional materials you'd like the judges to consider.

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NOTE: This image may be used in various PMA communications including but not limited to the Awards Ceremony slide deck, social media and BULLETIN magazine.
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11. Sinage

Most attractive, creative and effective signage (e.g., interior or exterior property, office building, retail, event signage).
Describe entry, intended audience(s) and outcomes achieved. Keep it brief but informative – 100 to 150 words recommended.*
Upload at least three photographs of the signage and any additional materials you'd like the judges to consider.*

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NOTE: This image may be used in various PMA communications including but not limited to the Awards Ceremony slide deck, social media and BULLETIN magazine.
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12. Resident/Tenant Communication

Best writing, content, design and overall presentation of a property communication vehicle (e.g., print newsletter, flyer, e-newsletter, portal).
Describe entry, intended audience(s) and outcomes achieved. Keep it brief but informative – 100 to 150 words recommended.*
OPTIONAL: Upload any additional materials you'd like the judges to consider.

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Upload a single high-quality image that represents your entry.*

NOTE: This image may be used in various PMA communications including but not limited to the Awards Ceremony slide deck, social media and BULLETIN magazine.
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13. Model Apartment

Best use of virtual staging and/or furniture, accessories, color, texture and window and wall treatments to create an effective model apartment.
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Describe entry and outcomes achieved. Keep it brief but informative – 100 to 150 words recommended. *
Upload at least three photos of the model apartment and any additional materials you'd like the judges to consider.*

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NOTE: This image may be used in various PMA communications including but not limited to the Awards Ceremony slide deck, social media and BULLETIN magazine.
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14. Leasing Center

Best use of furniture, accessories, color, window and wall treatments to create functional, organized, clean and welcoming leasing-center environment.
Describe entry and outcomes achieved. Keep it brief but informative – 100 to 150 words recommended.*
Upload at least three photos of the leasing center and any additional materials you'd like the judges to consider.*

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NOTE: This image may be used in various PMA communications including but not limited to the Awards Ceremony slide deck, social media and BULLETIN magazine.
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15. Amenity

Best use of an amenity to add value to a property and meet resident/tenant wants and needs.
Describe entry, intended audience(s) and outcomes achieved. Keep it brief but informative – 100 to 150 words recommended.*
Upload at least three photos of the amenity and any additional materials you'd like the judges to consider.*

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Upload a single high-quality image that represents your entry.*

NOTE: This image may be used in various PMA communications including but not limited to the Awards Ceremony slide deck, social media and BULLETIN magazine.
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16. Other

Did your company launch an innovative marketing campaign that doesn’t fit neatly in one of the existing categories? Enter it in the ‘Other’ category, tell us all about it and explain why you think it’s award-worthy!
Describe entry, intended audience(s) and outcomes achieved. Keep it brief but informative – 100 to 150 words recommended.*
OPTIONAL: Upload any additional materials you'd like the judges to consider.

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Upload a single high-quality image that represents your entry.*

NOTE: This image may be used in various PMA communications including but not limited to the Awards Ceremony slide deck, social media and BULLETIN magazine.
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If you have printed or physical materials that you would like the judges to consider, please send to:

Property Management Association

7508 Wisconsin Ave, 4th Floor

Bethesda, MD 20814

Please note, prototypes may not be submitted. Entry materials will not be returned. Materials must be received by July 15, 2026.

A Few Final Details Before You Submit Your MAE Entry

Key Dates & Rates

FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: June 30 (Submit by May 31 for significant savings. Note, To ensure timely and fair evaluations, PMA is unable to offer extensions beyond the final deadline.)

AWARD PRESENTATION: Marketing & Advertising Excellence Awards will be presented at PMA's New Marketing Symposium this fall.

ENTRY RATES

	Regular Deadline (Ends May 31)	Extended Deadline (Ends June 30)
PMA MEMBER*
1 - 5 Entries	$110 per entry	$160 per entry
6 - 10 Entries	$100 per entry	$150 per entry
11+ Entries	$90 per entry	$140 per entry
NON MEMBER
1 - 5 entries	$220 per entry	$260 per entry
6 - 10 entries	$210 per entry	$250 per entry
11+ entries	$200 per entry	$240 per entry

* To be eligible for Property Management Association member rates, the entry must be created for and/or submitted by PMA member. To be considered a member, the company must have paid 2026 dues in full at the time of entry. Membership applications are available online at pma-dc.org.

Entry fees are due within 30 days of receipt of invoice. PMA staff will email invoice(s) to the contact person no later than July 17, 2026. Entry fees will be based on the total number of entries received by the company and the date(s) of submission. A late fee of $25 will be incurred if not paid within 30 days of receipt.

In keeping with PMA's Event and Program Policies, MAE Award entries may be withdrawn or transferred but are not refundable. All requests for transfer must be made more than 30 days prior to scheduling of evaluation/consideration and/or 90 days prior to the event at which award winners will be announced.

MAE Awards Presentation

The MAE Awards will be presented at PMA's NEW Marketing Symposium. The event will take place this fall. There is a separate fee for the Symposium, and further information is coming soon!

QUESTIONS? Contact PMA.

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Marketing & Advertising Excellence 2026 Entry Form

Contact Information

1. Public Website Entry Details

2. Social Media Campaign Entry Details

3. Video Campaign Entry Details

4. Reputation Management Campaign Entry Details

5. Advertisement Entry Details

6. Brochure Entry Details

7. Marketing Campaign Entry Details

8. Promotional Item Entry Details

9. Event

10. Corporate Communication/Internal Public Relations

11. Sinage

12. Resident/Tenant Communication

13. Model Apartment

14. Leasing Center

15. Amenity

16. Other

A Few Final Details Before You Submit Your MAE Entry

MAE Awards Presentation