2025 Chapter Achievement and Excellence Awards
CAI has annually honored and celebrated the innovative and successful initiatives chapters do that contribute to the betterment of CAI and the community association industry. Below is the list of the 2025 chapter award recipients.
Chapter Operations & Sustainability - Chapter management or sustainability initiatives and/or tools focused on strengthening the internal workings of the chapter.
- Ohio Valley Chapter (Small) Sponsorship Structure
- Alabama (Medium) 7th Annual CAI Alabama Golf Tournament
- Western Oregon (Large) CAI Western Oregon Sponsorship Kick Off
- Suncoast (Very Large) Operation 300K: Rebuilding Chapter Strength from the Inside Out
- Illinois (Extra Large) Strategic Hiring & Training
Leadership Awards - Strategic activities enhancing the mission and vision of the organization and/or contribute to the overall growth of the industry.
- Alabama (Medium) Strategic Governance Reform to Strengthen Statewide Leadership and Serve Members Better
- Central Virginia (Large) The Culture Standard: Leadership That Sets the Tone
- Illinois (Extra Large) Strategic Plan in Action
- Austin (Large), Dallas/Ft. Worth (Very Large), Greater Houston (Very Large) & San Antonio (Medium) 2nd Annual Strategic Planning & Governance Retreat
Membership Engagement Awards - Services improving and enhancing overall membership experience, satisfaction, and value of CAI. Efforts or successful programs surrounding membership.
- Ohio Valley (Small) CAI Wellness & Recognition Initiative
- Alabama (Medium) Year of the Homeowner Leader
- Central Virginia (Large) Coffee with the Chapter
- Greater Los Angeles (Very Large) Spark of Love Toy Drive
- New Jersey (Extra Large) Online HOA Board Leadership Training
Public Affairs Awards - Building the CAI brand and making the community aware of the services and resources available.
- Kentucky (Small) WAVE 3 Community Outreach
- Alabama (Medium) Social Media Engagement Initiative
- Coachella Valley (Large) City Workshops and Local government
- Greater Los Angeles (Very Large) Wildfire Crisis Response & Community Support Initiative
- Orange County Regional (Extra Large) CAID (CAI-AID) Bishop Manor Revitalization Project
Out of the Box - Creating or revitalizing enhancements to the chapter's routine to think differently about achieving the chapter's goals.
- San Antonio (Medium) Reimagined Awards Gala
- Bay Area and Central California (Large) Annual Tea's Purposeful Paws
- Georgia (Very Large) Business Partner Boot Camp
- New Jersey (Extra Large) Pickleball Palooza
Excellence Award - In recognition of overall Excellence in Public Affairs, Membership Engagement, Chapter Operations & Sustainability, and Leadership and Out of the Box. (*Chapters that earn a "Good" or "Excellent" rating from each judge in at least four out of the five achievement areas.)
- Alabama (Medium)
- Central Virginia (Large)
- Greater Los Angeles (Very Large)
- Greater Inland Empire (Large)
- Illinois (Extra Large)
- Minnesota (Very Large)
- Orange County Regional (Extra Large)
- Southeastern Virginia (Large)
- Washington Metropolitan (Extra Large)
Best Net Growth
- Kentucky – 24.7% (Small)
- San Antonio – 20.2% (Medium)
- Michigan – 19.3% (Large)
- Dallas/Ft. Worth – 14.8% (Very Large)
- Washington State – 12.2% (Extra Large)
Special Recognition: Outstanding Growth Award
- Louisiana – 44.3% (In Organization)
Best Net Retention
- Idaho – 85.4% (Small)
- Indiana – 80.1% (Medium)
- Wisconsin – 85% (Large)
- Channel Islands & Arizona – 82.5% (Very Large)
- Connecticut – 85.4% (Extra Large)
CED Rising Star
Lisa LeClere, North Gulf Coast
Renee Kayal, Washington Metropolitan
CED of the Year
Angela Kavanaugh, New Jersey