Applauding 2020 CAINE Award Winners!

April is National Volunteer Month, a month dedicated to recognizing the importance of volunteers and honoring the important contributions they make.

While the pandemic has limited gatherings and our opportunity to formally recognize the following award winners in person, we applaud them for their commitment to their communities, the association industry, CAI and the New England Chapter.

"Communities around New England rely on skilled, committed and dedicated volunteers. These deserving award recipients have distinguished themselves by their selfless pursuit of community and association goals, particularly during a period of extreme, and heretofore unforeseen, pressures and challenges. I extend my congratulations to all 2020 award recipients."

Thomas O. Moriarty

2021 CAI New England Chapter President

CAI New England

Hall of Fame Award

Jack Carr,

P.E. RS, LEED-AP

Retired Sr Vice President at Criterium-Engineers

The CAI-NE Hall of Fame Award recognizes with the highest honor and distinction CAI members who have throughout their career consistently supported and promoted CAI, the New England Chapter and the community association industry. Since 2006 Jack has been a member of the Condo Media board where his ongoing contributions have been instrumental in establishing and maintaining the reputation of this CAI New England publication as one of the most relevant chapter publications around the country. His involvement in CAI and the New England Chapter precedes his Condo Media tenure, and since 1994 he has introduced hundreds of board members and industry professionals to CAI and has presented numerous programs at the annual Maine condo conference, facilitated industry panel discussions and condo board training workshops.

Board Excellence in

Community Leadership

Williamsburg I Condominium

(l-r) Dan Sullivan, Dinell Clark, Colleen Arrington, Julie Grondin &

Charles “Chuck” Salerno

Presented for the boards community governance and leadership in cultivating a sense of community, promoting resident involvement and creating a culture of informed consensus. In addition, serving in the best interest of the association, board members strive to protect property values and meet or exceed resident expectations.

Member Communications

Robbins Brook Condominium Trust

Hospitality Group

Sheila Belliveau

Cindy Nock

From digital communications, websites and social media to virtual meetings and events, communities of all sizes found new and innovative ways to communicate with residents. Robbins Brook Condominium Trust is applauded for their ongoing communication efforts throughout the pandemic.

Creative Solutions

Chelmsford Village Condominium

(l-r) top Carolyn Fitzpatrick, Elaine Sullivan, Cathy Boucher, (l-r) bottom Linda White & Brenden Conte

Addressing unprecedented challenges in 2020, associations improved communities in big and small ways. Persevering and meeting the challenge, the association board of directors is recognized for overcoming obstacles and improving the community for the benefit of its residents.

Community Programs

& Events

Chase Pierson-Alter,

Hospitality Manager

Signature by

The Dartmouth Group

With lock downs and social distancing protocols, associations sought out new ways to build community and connect residents in the grip of a worldwide pandemic. This award recognizes innovative programming that brought residents together in safe and socially distanced ways.

CAI New England

Volunteer of the Year

Ed Allcock, Esq., CCAL

2020 Chapter President

In January 2020 no one could have imagined the turn of events that would forever and so profoundly impact people around the globe both personally and professionally. And locally, CAI-NE chapter volunteer leaders never imagined nor envisioned a year without in-person committee meetings, educational programs and time honored chapter social events and gatherings – and a pandemic that would affect every condominium in both its governance and operation as well as individual residents and the greater community. For his volunteer leadership in guiding the chapter and supporting members throughout 2020, and his unfaltering commitment and focus to keeping members informed and engaged, Ed was presented with the CAI-NE Volunteer of the Year Award.

Community Association

Volunteer of the Year

Frank Ethier

A homeowner volunteer who seeks out opportunities to improve the association and community, Frank Ethier was nominated for the Volunteer of the Year award by numerous community residents for his years of service and many contributions to the association.

Management Company Excellence in Community Service

A management company recognized for dedication to the industry, association clients and CAI, and exhibiting excellence in customer service, management, governance and finance.

Community Association

Manager of the Year

Maria Fernandez,

First Realty Management

Recognizing this professional association manager whose efforts further the goals and objectives of their client associations.

Community Association Manager ‘Rising Star’

Rogeria Roberti,

Brigs, LLC, AAMC

The “rising star” award is presented each year to a manager with less than three years of association management experience who has displayed integrity, reliability and a commitment to the industry and to clients.

‘Unsung Hero’

Michael Tucker,

Facilities Manager

Crossroads on the Charles

The award is presented to an individual who has made a positive impact, shown a willingness to help in whatever capacity necessary, and displayed a commitment to excellence.

CAI-NE Business Partner of the Year

Wesley K. Blair III

Brookline Bank

The award spotlights this CAI-NE Business Partner member who has provided exemplary professional and volunteer service to associations and the industry.