Florida Communities of Excellence Awards Categories
The Florida Communities of Excellence Awards is the first independently judged program to recognize outstanding Condominium and Homeowners Associations in the State of Florida. It was created to identify Condos and HOAs that have adopted innovative solutions and best practices in maintaining and improving the quality of life for residents.
The Florida Communities of Excellence Awards salutes the dedicated efforts of communities across the state that are setting the standards in meeting today's challenges—whether in disaster preparedness, environmental protection, water & energy conservation, community relations, financial innovation or safety & security.
Community's submissions are reviewed and evaluated by a panel of independent judges. Finalists are chosen in each of the designated categories and winners are selected by category.
In 2010, finalists were recognized in the March Florida Community Association Journal and honored at the first annual Florida Communities of Excellence Conference & Awards Ceremony, Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at the Fairwinds Alumni Center of the University of Central Florida Main Campus in Orlando. The conference focused on educating board members and professional managers on issues pertinent to today's issues facing communities. Environmental Protection & Preservation
This award recognizes communities that have adopted initiatives to promote natural conservation and restoration as well as communities with a strong record of environmentally sound policies.
Energy/Water Conservation
This award recognizes communities that have invested in energy management and/or water reclamation & conservation programs that achieve cost economies while promoting environmentally-friendly practices.
Disaster Preparedness
This award recognizes community associations that have developed and implemented comprehensive, effective plans for protecting lives and property in the event of a disaster as well as for community restoration in the aftermath of the emergency.
Safety & Security
This award recognizes innovative programs, policies, and procedures that are designed to protect and ensure the safety of residents and property within the community.
Financial Innovation
This award recognizes community associations that have established innovative policies and procedures to ease the impact of financial burdens during challenging economic times.
Community Relations & Communications
This award recognizes outstanding efforts of community associations that demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to fostering harmony within the community.
Best Website
This Award recognizes that Web sites offer the most immediate access and the potential to distribute information in the most thorough and effective manner. It will go to the Web sites chosen by the judges as most effective in promoting positive community relations through effective communications.
Civic Volunteerism & Advocacy
This award recognizes community associations that actively contribute to civic welfare and improving society through creation of volunteerism programs to support local and regional non-profit and charitable causes.
Family Friendly Programs & Initiatives
The Family Friendly Programs & Initiatives award recognizes communities in which family participation and well-being are actively promoted. |
