Criteria will vary depending on the category(s) you entered. You can enter multiple categories. First entry is $325 and each subsequent entry is $275 (during our early-bird special, the first entry is $275 and each subsequent entry is $225). You will be asked to upload a variety of materials. Please see complete instructions on the individual category entry forms. Please send any questions to jessica.fiur@cpe-mhn.com.
Criteria: This category is open to multifamily projects that demonstrate outstanding execution of the developer’s functional and aesthetic objectives for affordable housing. The judges will discuss the project’s architecture, curb appeal, space planning and unit layouts, and awareness of target demographic/market. This category is open to new developments, or projects that completed something major in 2025.
Criteria: This category is open to newly constructed multifamily projects that demonstrate outstanding execution of the developer’s functional and aesthetic objectives for workforce housing. The judges will discuss the project’s architecture, curb appeal, space planning and unit layouts, and awareness of target demographic/market. This category is open to new developments, or projects that completed something major in 2025.
Criteria: This category is open to newly constructed multifamily projects that demonstrate outstanding execution of the developer’s functional and aesthetic objectives to target a specific demographic. The judges will discuss the project’s architecture, curb appeal, space planning and unit layouts, and awareness of target demographic/market. This category is open to new developments, or projects that completed something major in 2025.
Please note that MHN defines a high-rise community as having 11+ stories.
Criteria: This category is open to newly constructed multifamily projects that demonstrate outstanding execution of the developer’s functional and aesthetic objectives to target a specific demographic. The judges will discuss the project’s architecture, curb appeal, space planning and unit layouts, and awareness of target demographic/market. This category is open to new developments, or projects that completed something major in 2025.
Please note that MHN defines a low-rise community as having 1-4 stories.
Criteria: This category is open to newly constructed multifamily projects that demonstrate outstanding execution of the developer’s functional and aesthetic objectives to target a specific demographic. The judges will discuss the project’s architecture, curb appeal, space planning and unit layouts, and awareness of target demographic/market. This category is open to new developments, or projects that completed something major in 2025.
Please note that MHN defines a mid-rise community as having 5-10 stories.
Criteria: This category is open to newly constructed multifamily projects that demonstrate outstanding execution of the developer’s functional and aesthetic objectives to target a specific demographic. The judges will discuss the project’s architecture, curb appeal, space planning and unit layouts, and awareness of target demographic/market. This category is open to new developments, or projects that completed something major in 2025.
Criteria: This category will showcase a well-executed and/or prominent multifamily investment sales or financing transaction that demonstrates a good value for all parties involved. The judges will look at deals closed in 2025.