The Spirit of Marquette Awards

Marquette Management takes great pride in recognizing the extraordinary efforts and successes of its employees and its properties. This recognition comes in many forms. Each weekly staff meeting, at each property and at Marquette's headquarters, begins with acknowledgments of staff team members that have made a difference in the lives of our residents, each other, and our company. Each month, every property staff member also has an opportunity to make commissions and/or performance bonuses related directly to their job accountabilities. For instance, Leasing Consultants are paid for rentals, Property Managers for renewals, Property Accountants for collections, and Maintenance Personnel for service request completion. Each property also participates in yearly team bonuses based on beating their budgeted Net Operating Income (NOI).

But Marquette desires to take employee recognition one step further. In an effort to handsomely recognize outstanding employee and property performance, Marquette created its infamous, Spirit of Marquette Awards, which are held each year in conjunction with Marquette's fun-filled Annual Company Outing. The Spirit of Marquette Awards are comprised of six separate awards that reflect Marquette's Core Values and beliefs. Nominations, which take the form of elaborate presentations and creative displays, are made by site and corporate employees, and submitted to the three Partners for final selection. Each award winner receives a beautiful plaque, a check for $1,000 and bragging rights for the next twelve months!! Here's a brief glimpse into these highly prized awards:

Customer Service Presented to the employee who most consistently displays the belief that our customers are our most important responsibility. An individual who seeks new and creative ways to improve the level of service for Marquette.
	Staff Customer Service Winner 2002 -Grande Reserve at Geist Staff

Team Spirit Property  Presented to the property team that embodies Marquette's spirit of support and cooperation to each other in an effort to maximize personal performance and operational results.
	Team Spirit Winner 2002 - Oxford Place Staff

Passion for Excellence Presented to the employee whose vision and intense desire for excellence is reflected in their determination to excel, desire to seek new and creative ways of solving problems, positive attitude, and high quality workmanship.
	2002 Winner - Star Stals

Personal Development Presented to the employee who evidences a commitment to personal growth through his/her contribution to developing peers and associates.
	Personal Development Winners 2002 Wes Kabelman & Dave Marcinkowski

Property of the Year Presented to the property that most clearly reflects overall success in the areas of operations, staff development, financial viability and the vitality and spirit that is the hallmark of Marquette's culture.
	2002 Property of the Year Award - Park Place of Northville

Customer Service & Community Building Property Presented to the property that has most consistently created raving fans of its residents and made a significant contribution to the larger community through its participation in charitable events.
	2002 Customer Service and Community Building Property Award  Highpoint Community

Resident of the Year Presented to the "Marquette Resident" who embodies the true spirit of "passionate volunteerism" through consistent, positive contribution to fellow residents and the property.
	2002 Resident of the Year Karen Barbush - HighPoint Community

Vendor of the Year Presented to the "Marquette Vendor" who creates partnership with our communities through high quality workmanship and legendary customer service to our residents and our staff members.	2002 Vendor of the Year Jim Ratliff - Land Technicians