2025 North Coast Star Awards
Posted
March 17, 2026
Every success represents long hours, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our teams' work does not go unnoticed, and it is deeply appreciated.
The 2025 North Coast Star Awards are about recognizing the heart, grit, and tenacity of our operations teams—the people who show up every day, solve the hard problems, and keep our communities running no matter what challenge is thrown at them.
This has been a year defined by resilience and achievement. Our teams embraced change head-on with the implementation and adoption of new systems and programs, turning challenge into progress. At the same time, they never lost sight of what matters most—providing outstanding customer service, building trust with residents, and creating communities where people feel heard, supported, and cared for. They didn't just keep pace—they raised the bar.
Beyond the day-to-day work, our teams showed what it truly means to be part of something bigger. From raising critical funds for Southern California wildfire relief, to achieving record numbers in food drives and volunteer hours, their impact reached far beyond our properties and into the communities we serve.
None of this came easily. It was a hard-fought year, and every success represents long hours, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our teams' work does not go unnoticed, and it is deeply appreciated.
Please join us in celebrating the teams and individuals below:
RÊVE Boulder
Community
2025 Star of Excellence Award
The Star of Excellence Award- Community honors a team who shine brightly through exceptional customer service, guiding residents with warmth, professionalism, and care. Like a star that lights the way, this team consistently goes above and beyond to create a welcoming community, ensuring every interaction leaves a lasting, positive impression.
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Misael Quinteros
Maintenance Supervisor, The Lark
2025 Star of Excellence Award
The Star of Excellence Award- Individual honors team members who shine brightly through exceptional customer service, guiding residents with warmth, professionalism, and care. Like a star that lights the way, this individual consistently goes above and beyond to create a welcoming community, ensuring every interaction leaves a lasting, positive impression.
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Mira
Community
2025 Heart and Star Award
The Heart & Star Award celebrates teams whose compassion and commitment to community involvement shine as brightly as the stars. With a heart for service and a passion for making a difference, this award honors those who go beyond their daily responsibilities to strengthen connections, inspire kindness, and enrich the lives of others.
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Sierra Vista
Community
2025 Enduring Star Award
The Enduring Star Award recognizes teams who shine the brightest in the face of adversity. This honor is reserved for those who demonstrate unwavering dedication, resilience, and excellence despite hardships, geographical challenges, or unexpected crises.
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Carlos Avalos
Business Manager, The Gossamer, Kearney Plaza
2025 Guiding Star Award
The Guiding Star Award, recognizing exceptional Business Managers whose leadership and dedication illuminate every aspect of community success. Representing the perfect balance of service, compassion, resilience, and results, this award celebrates those who set the standard for excellence across all areas of property management.
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Dylan Shiftlet
Assistant Business Manager, Liberty Square
2025 Guiding Star Award
Assistant Business Manager
The Guiding Star Award honors outstanding Assistant Business Managers who play a crucial role in driving the success of their community. As the trusted partner to the Business Manager, this individual ensures excellence across all areas of property management by providing unwavering support, leadership, and dedication.
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Meagan Lockhart
Assistant Business Manager, Ardence & Bloom
2025 Guiding Star Award
The Guiding Star Award honors leasing professionals or leasing managers who serve as the welcoming light of the community, guiding future residents to their new home with care, professionalism, and enthusiasm. As the first point of contact for many, these individuals set the tone for exceptional service and create lasting positive impressions.
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Saaer Nuhaily
Maintenance Supervisor, Barham Villas
2025 Guiding Star Award
The Guiding Star Award honors Maintenance Supervisors whose leadership, expertise, and dedication guide their teams to excellence and keep the community running at its very best. As trusted leaders, they ensure every resident enjoys a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained home environment
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Maria De Lourdes Jauregui Valencia
Grounds Specialist, The Lark
2025 Guiding Star Award
The Guiding Star Award honors Maintenance Technicians and Porters whose dedication, reliability, and hard work help guide the community to excellence. As vital support to the Maintenance Supervisor, these individuals ensure that every repair, upkeep task, and detail contributes to a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all residents.
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Ruby Ramirez
Business Manager, The Lark, Blake at Berkeley, 612 Mariposa
2025 North Star Award
The North Star Award is the highest honor, recognizing on-site operational employees whose exceptional performance, leadership, and dedication set the ultimate standard for excellence in our industry. Just as the North Star has guided travelers for centuries, this individual serves as a shining example for others to follow—embodying every core value of our culture while achieving extraordinary results.
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Mary Sorensen
Property Accountant, Corporate
2025 North Star Award
The North Star Award is the highest distinction for corporate team members who exemplify unmatched leadership, innovation, and dedication to excellence. This award honors individuals—whether in regional operations, impact initiatives, marketing, support services, construction, or accounting—whose work not only drives success but also embodies the very best of our culture and values.
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Congratulations to all of our teams on a truly well-earned year—we are proud to honor everything they've accomplished.
