2024 Awards Nominees

Community Association Board of the Year Nominees

Four Seasons at Mirage Board of Trustees: It is with great pleasure and confidence that I put forth this nomination, as the Four Seasons Mirage Board of Trustees exemplifies the qualities and dedication that make them truly deserving of this honor for the prestigious Community Association Institute (CAI) Board of the Year Award. The board prioritizes building and fostering a strong community by implementing several initiatives. By organizing regular social events, including Lounge/Game Nights and various entertainment shows providing opportunities for residents to mingle, share stories, and

strengthen friendships. Interest groups such as chorus, ceramics, woodshops, and hiking groups are always encouraged by the Board. These gatherings create smaller, more intimate settings for residents to connect over common interests. Community outreach is also used to extend their sense of community. Initiatives like volunteering, scholarships, supporting local charities, and engaging with neighboring communities. The board also ensures that new residents feel embraced and included from day one by organizing welcome gatherings and providing essential information about the community. Their goal is to create an environment where everyone feels heard, connected, and proud to be a part of their community. Moreover, the board has shown an exceptional leadership and commitment to safety and security, with their unwavering support for their Firewise program. Their proactive efforts in this area have not only protected the community from potential fire hazards, but have inspired other HOA Boards in the area to follow their lead and establish their own Firewise programs. Next, the board’s implementation of a succession plan for its members showcases their forward-thinking leadership. This strategic approach ensures a seamless transition of knowledge and expertise from outgoing to incoming board members, contributing to the continuity and effectiveness of the board’s operations. Furthermore, the board consistently demonstrates exemplary financial responsibility. Notably, in addition to keeping the monthly dues lower than other comparable HOAs, they have never imposed a special assessment on their residents. This is a remarkable achievement. Lastly, the board’s dedication to continuous learning by attending various seminars, webinars, and networking events through CAI. Also, continuously being a part of all the LAC updates reflects a proactive approach to understanding the evolving rules and legislation. I wholeheartedly endorse the Board of Trustees for the CAI Board of the Year Award. I believe that their extraordinary accomplishments and unwavering commitment to the Mirage community make them eminently qualified for this prestigious recognition.

Heritage Point Homeowners Association: The Heritage Point is the most sought after community of its size (909 single-family homes) in the Southern Ocean County area. Their Board, which is made up of 7 members, is very cohesive and works very well together. They are proud to have a very strong volunteer community (over 200) that helps to keep costs down when it’s time to review the annual budget. The volunteers do everything from helping with mailings to sitting at the Activity Reception desk, to doing inspections of the components within the community that need repair. This year was the first time over 12 years that they have had to increase their monthly

maintenance fees and it was only a $10 increase! Never a SPECIAL ASSESSMENT!!! Some of the accomplishments that they boast of in the past few years are: 1. Major design renovations to both clubhouses 2. Had indoor pool and outdoor pool converted to salt-water chlorinator systems, and new furniture was purchased 3. Replaced the dehumidifier at the indoor pool (which was the size of a school bus!) 4. Resurfaced both the indoor pool and outdoor pool, the parking lots and the tennis courts 5. All tennis & pickleball players are happy campers as they now have both courts to play on 6. The board continually bids out all major contracts 7. They have very strong committees that are an integral part of the workings of the Board. Some of the committees that are active: Facilities, Firewise, Finance, Social, Landscaping and Covenants. The board looks forward to additional renovations and upgrades in 2024. They strive to keep the integrity and property values at their most desirable.