2025 GIAA Pinnacle of Excellence

Event Sponsored by ICS Advanced Technologies

Check out the event images and winners (bottom of this page). We appreciate everyone who was nominated, attended, and sponsored this amazing event.

Don't forget to join us at the next GIAA Pinnacle of Excellence Awards ... happening February 2027!

A Very Special Thank You to All Our Event Sponsors

Title Sponsor
ICS Advanced Technologies

Promotional Sponsor
Chadwell Supply

Bar + Cocktail Hour Sponsors
Ferguson
GFiber

Photography Sponsor
ServiceMaster by Rice

Photobooth Sponsor
Valet Living

Program Sponsors
Artisent Floors
BAM Management

Event Decor and Support Sponsors
Apartments.com / CoStar
Legacy Construction

Award Sponsors
Dryer Vent Wizard of West Des Moines
Elite Commercial Services
Furniture Options
InterStaffing Solutions
Legacy Construction
MetroNet
Vicinti Corporate Housing

2025 Pinnacle of Excellence Award Winners

Individual Achievement Awards

Property Volunteer of the Year
Kelsey Stanton, BH Management

Supplier Volunteer of the Year
Harold Stone, ICS Advanced Technologies

Board Impact Member of the Year
Christina Crouse, Haverkamp Properties

Rookie of the Year - Maintenance
John Davis, Fort Des Moines Living

Rookie of the Year - Office
Ariadne Le Beau, Forge65

Support Role Person of the Year - Corporate Office or Property
Alexus Schilling, ARTISAN Management Group
and
Cheyenne Hammack, Haverkamp Properties

Supplier Professional of the Year
Gunnar Rastenburg, Chadwell Supply

Maintenance Individual of the Year
Mark Hrubetz, Level at the Bridge District

Maintenance Supervisor of the Year - Individual Site
Derrek Johnson, Ironwood

Regional Maintenance Supervisor of the Year
Nic Peters, Haverkamp Properties

Leasing Professional of the Year
Caitlin Medina, 11Fifty on Olson
and
Katie Van Drie, Haverkamp Properties Ames

Assistant Manager of the Year
Sabrina Jay, 11Fifty on Olson

Community Manager of the Year - Up to 200 Units
Hannah Patlan, Campus Living

Community Manager of the Year - Over 201+ Units
Yesenia Vargas Macias, Ingersoll Square

Regional Manager of the Year
Rylee McCormick, BAM Management

Team/Property Awards

Supplier of the Year
ICS Advanced Technologies

Affordable Community of the Year
Crescent Lofts, ARTISAN Management Group

Community Amenities – 1999 and Older
Kirkwood Court & Campus View / Reserve at Kirkwood, Haverkamp Properties

Community Amenities – 2000 and Newer
Cityville on 9th, ARTISAN Management Group

Best Marketing Campaign
Attivo Trail Ankeny, Haverkamp Properties

Curb Appeal
Wakonda Village, ARTISAN Management Group

New Construction Community of the Year (2023 or Newer)
The Meridian at Gray’s Landing, Sherman Associates

Resident Activities
Attivo Trail Waukee, Haverkamp Properties

Rehab Community of the Year – Exterior
Prairie Point Student Living, Haverkamp Properties

Rehab Community of the Year – Interior
Prairie Point Student Living, Haverkamp Properties

Best Rehab/Renovated Unit - Under $15k
Prairie Point Student Living, Haverkamp Properties

Best Rehab/Renovated Unit - Over $15k
Cityville on 9th, ARTISAN Management Group

Community of the Year – Up to 200 Units
Slate at Gray’s Landing, Sherman Associates