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AANC's 20 on the Rise

About 20 on the Rise

20 on the Rise, powered by the AANC NextGen Committee, celebrates 20 rising stars with 10 years or less of experience in the rental housing industry. Honorees receive the opportunity to attend the 2026 AANC CONNECTed Conference in Raleigh from May 11-13 for just $49!  

Program Information

QUALIFICATIONS
  • AANC membership is required.
  • 10 years or less experience in rental housing.
  • Must be employed full time in the rental housing industry. 
  • Some level of involvement with your local apartment association affiliate. 
  • Must have a proven track record of investing in the industry and/or giving back to your local community.
AWARD BENEFITS
  • Enjoy a $49 registration to the 2026 AANC Conference and be honored on-site at the event.
  • Gain recognition on the AANC website and social media channels.
  • Network with AANC leadership and expand your professional connections.
  • Receive acknowledgment in the AANC Multifamily Minute publication.

Nominate or Apply

Nominate a Rising Star: Know someone making an impact with 10 years or less of experience in the industry? Nominate them for 20 on the Rise!
Deadline: Dec. 31, 2025

Submit a Nomination

Apply Yourself: Ready to showcase your own accomplishments? Rising professionals can apply directly!
Deadline: Jan. 31, 2026

Start Your Application

Mentor Opportunity

The 20 on the Rise mentor pairing is designed to connect our honorees with an AANC industry leader to help them navigate and network at our annual Conference in May. 

2025 Honorees (Inaugural Group): Cessily Allen (Phillips Management Group), Micah Brown (Greystar), Racheal Dinka (Greystar), Robert Garrison, III (Burkely Communities), Dara Harris (RKW Residential), Ryan Herrmann (Pegasus Residential), Kerrington Keyes (Greystar), Michelle Kingson (Pegasus Residential), Sarah Lane (GCI Residential), Michelle Linton (Bell Partners), Megan Lord-Harvey (Greystar), Sammy Neighbors (Daymark Apartment Homes), Alexis O’Buckley (Fogelman Properties), Natasha Pinckney (Greystar), Skyler Reak (Greystar), Celia Smart (Ready Fitness), Lindsey Storer (Pegasus Residential), Jamaula Sykes (Drucker + Falk), Cristy Truesdale (GCI Residential), Sean Vaughan (Bell Partners)