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Welcome to WMFHA’s Emerald Award Nomination and Scholarship Application Platform

The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association celebrates the people who make our industry stronger and supports members who want to grow their careers. Whether you’re here to recognize outstanding work through the Emerald Awards or explore funding for a professional credential, we’re glad you’re taking the next step.

Choose an option below to learn more, review the requirements, and get started.

Emerald Awards

Recognize the professionals and communities making a difference in Washington’s multifamily housing industry.

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Scholarships

Explore financial support for NAA credentials, including CALP, CAM, CAMT, and CAPS.

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Who We Are

Washington Multi-Family Housing Association is the Washington state chapter of the National Apartment Association.

We are a collection of:
  • residential property management companies
  • managers and owners of multifamily properties
  • apartment communities
  • industry supplier companies.

Working together, we promote and advance the multifamily housing industry in Washington to serve our valued residents.

Scholarships

Our scholarships make it possible for members to earn a national property management credential, enhance their careers, and pave a path for continued success in the multifamily industry. Our industry is dynamic and always changing! The best way to stay ahead and keep the competitive advantage is to keep yourself well educated and knowledgeable about industry trends, practices, technology, legislation, and more.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be employed by an all-in member in good standing
  • For property management, all properties and management company must be members
  • Have a minimum of 1 year of industry experience for CALP, or CAMT, or 2 years for CAM, CAPS
  • Meet the eligibility requirements of the respective credential program
  • Be available to take the classes as scheduled
  • Scholarships can only be applied to credential classes taken with WMFHA, not valid for online credentials taken through NAAEI.

Process

1. Log in

Log in to the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association Scholarships and Awards System with your email and password.

2. Create

Create your online submission.

3. Save

During the Call for Submissions period, your submission can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a appear in the category tab when the submission is saved. At any time, you can download and print your submission by clicking on the icon in the Submission Summary section.

4. Submit

On completion, save your Submission as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your submission for your records by clicking on the icon in the Submission Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the Call for Submissions period ends, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.

If you require assistance or additional information, please contact the us.

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Contact Us

Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
20435 72nd Avenue South Suite 300
Kent, Washington 98032
Phone: (425) 656-9077
Email:   education@wmfha.org
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