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Emerald Awards Gala 2026

A Moment to Shine 2026

Friday, November 13, 2026
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM (PST)
Sponsorships go on sale at 9 am 5/11/2026

 

Who will get their MOMENT TO SHINE in 2026?

We're excited to celebrate the best of the best in multi-family in Washington. This year's event will mark our 16th year hosting "the Oscars" of the multi-family industry in Washington.  

The Emerald Awards recognize outstanding achievements in the multifamily housing industry of Washington.

 Ticket Information:

Tickets will not be purchasable online.

Nominating property management companies will be contacted to purchase tickets for their employees. 

Due to capacity issues at the venue, only suppliers who have purchased a sponsorship or are nominated may attend. These suppliers will be contacted.

Tickets will be mailed the month before the event. You must have a ticket to enter, which you can exchange at check-in for your meal preference.

    Agenda

    November 13
    5:15 PM - 6:15 PM Check-in Begins Networking and cocktail hour 
    6:15 PM - 7:15 PM Dinner Service Ballroom doors open, dinner service begins. 
    7:15 PM - 9:45 PM Awards Program
    9:45 PM - 11:00 PM After-party Dancing, Photobooth, Bar Snacks, Networking and Celebrating!

    WANT TO SPONSOR THE EMERALD AWARDS?

    * For our supplier partners, you must be either a nominee or a sponsor to attend this event. 

    Sponsorships go on sale on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    The Emerald-level sponsorships are offered on a first-right-of-refusal basis to the previous year's sponsors. This year, one Emerald-level sponsorship will be available to the first taker. 

    For information on the benefits of each sponsorship, please click the link below.

    https://www.wmfha.org/products/events

    TICKET PRICING:

    Each table will seat 11 guests.

    • Table pricing - $1639
    • Individual ticket pricing - $149

    MANAGEMENT COMPANIES:

    • Management companies will be contacted to secure their tickets once the nomination period has closed.
    • Management companies will be offered tickets based on a formula of 2.5 seats per nomination. 

    SUPPLIERS:

    • Suppliers must be nominees or sponsors to attend this event.

    WAITLIST:

    • Management companies who wish to purchase more tickets than the formula allows will be placed on a waitlist until all nominating management companies have secured their tickets.
    • Sponsoring companies may also be placed on a waitlist to purchase more tickets than is allotted with the sponsorship.

    Tickets cannot be purchased online. All ticket sales will go through WMFHA. Contact Tricia Johnson (tricia@wmfha.org) for more information.

    HYATT REGENCY BELLEVUE EMERALD AWARDS ROOM BLOCK

    For those wishing to reserve a hotel room at a discounted rate, please use the link below. 

    The room block will expire 10/30/2026

    Room pricing is:

    $209 - standard king room

    $229 - standard king bed (high floor) 

    $199 - 1 queen AND 1 double

    $229 - 1 queen AND 1 double (high floor)

    $249 - 1 king corner room

    $269 - 1 king view room

    $289 - 1 king deluxe room

    https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/BELLE/G-EDAS

    For More Information:

    Tricia Johnson
    Tricia Johnson
    Senior Director of Events & Marketing Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (425)988-2626
    THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

    Emerald-Level Sponsors:

        Registration Sponsor
    Sapphire Sponsors


    Red Carpet Arrival Sponsors
     After-Party Photo Booth Sponsors
    Nominee Recognition Sponsors
    Cocktail Party Sponsors
    Program Sponsors