As champions for the private lending industryās reputation and future growth, AAPL realizes itās crucial to recognize those in the industry who look beyond their own businesses to help our mission. Our Excellence Awards showcase peer-nominated members who have leveraged their resources to solve problems, kick-start innovation, and improve their communities. The Member of the [...]
Brett Crosby and John Beacham tie Member of the Year The American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL), the only national organization dedicated to excellence in private real estate lending, announced the winners of the 2018 AAPL Excellence Awards. The awards were announced at AAPLās 2018 Annual Conference Excellence Award Ceremony, which took place at Caesars [...]
The American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL) announced the winners of the 2017 AAPL Excellence Awards at the organizationās 2017 annual conference on Nov. 14 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. AAPL's Awards Committee selected the following winners (from left to right): A.J. Poulin, Applied Business Software, Service Provider of the Year Bob Eakin, JCAP, [...]
The American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL), the only national organization dedicated to excellence in private real estate lending, has announced the winners of the 2017 AAPL Excellence Awards. The awards were announced at AAPLās 2017 Annual Conference, which took place at Caesars Palace, Nov. 14. Several nominees were selected by AAPLās Awards Committee. The [...]
The American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL) announced the nominees for each category of the AAPL Excellence Awards: Members of the Year, Community Impact Award and Emerging Leader Award. The awards, running for the first time this year, showcase private lending professionals who leverage their unique resources to solve problems, advance industry and professional performances, [...]
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Nominations are open until August 30, 2025, with voting from September 9-30, 2025.Ā Weāll announce recipients at our Annual Conference.Ā Ā
Member of the Year (MOTY): This award goes to a member based on their deep expertise, unique value, and strong commitment to clients and the industry.
Rising Star: Rising Stars are members who have accomplished outstanding growth in their company or industry sector over the past year.
Community Impact: Recipients improve their local communities or our industry through volunteering, development programs, or civic efforts.
See past award winners, award rules, and participate in the 2025 nomination and voting process here.
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