Community Association of the Year

From A Judge’s Perspective: A Look Inside CAY Judging + Tips for a Successful Submission
The Community Association of the Year (CAY) awards recognize the best of the best of communities in the Washington DC Metropolitan region. No matter the size of the community, from small to very large, or location, whether in a bustling urban area or a quiet hamlet outside of the Beltway, being recognized as a CAY
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2021 Charitable Community of the Year: Potomac Green Community Association
Potomac Green Community Association of Ashburn, Virginia was named Charitable Community of the Year in the Community Association of the Year Contest. They are managed by FirstService Residential. This is the essay submitted with the community’s application. By Brenda Waller Since the first homes were occupied in 2005, Potomac Green has been home to residents
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2021 Communicator of the Year: Heritage Hunt Homeowners Association
Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club of Gainesville, Virginia was named Communicator of the Year in the Community Association of the Year Contest. They are managed by Associa Community Management Corporation (CMC). This is the essay submitted with the community’s application. By Patricia Phillips Heritage Hunt Homeowners Association (HHHOA) is an Active Adult community with
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2021 Very Large Community of the Year: Dominion Valley Owners Association
Dominion Valley Owners Association of Haymarket, Virginia was named Community Association of the Year in the Very Large Category. They are managed by Associa Community Management Corporation (CMC). This is the essay submitted with the community’s application. By Gary Clukey I have called Dominion Valley, our community nestled in Haymarket, Virginia, my home for 18
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2021 Large Community of the Year: Skyline House Unit Owners Association
Skyline House Unit Owners Associations of Falls Church, Virginia was named Community Association of the Year in the Large Category. They are self-managed. This is the essay submitted with the community’s application. By Charles K. Roberts Skyline House Unit Owners Association (SHUOA) of Falls Church, Virginia delivers a top-quality residential experience for a highly diverse
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2021 Medium Community of the Year: Parkside Plaza Condominium Unit Owners’ Association
Parkside Plaza Condominium Unit Owners’ Association of Silver Spring, Maryland was named Community Association of the Year in the Medium Category. They are self-managed. This is the essay submitted with the community’s application. By Warren Buckingham Parkside Plaza is an 18-story condominium comprising 251 individual residences. Built in 1965 as luxury apartments, the property converted
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Past CAY Award Winner Insider Tips: You Can Be a Winner, Too!
I have served on WMCCAI’s Community Association of the Year (CAY) judging panel for over fifteen years. We’re always impressed with the unique aspects of so many communities in the Washington Metropolitan Chapter! As a committee we challenge ourselves to improve the application process to attract new contenders. This year we decided to ask past
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