Quadruple Win for Minto Properties at FRPO's Awards Gala
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ottawa, ON (December 4, 2012) – Minto Properties has earned four prestigious industry accolades at the 2012 Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) MAC (Marketing, Achievement and Construction) Awards and was also named finalist in two other categories.
Every year FRPO members come together at the annual Awards Gala Dinner to celebrate leadership in the residential rental housing industry. Minto Properties is excited to announce receiving the following awards:
· Advertising Excellence Single Project – Leslie York Mills
This award recognizes clarity, innovation and excellence in the marketing of the advertising campaign for Leslie York Mills, a North Toronto community featuring a trio of well-appointed, feature-rich buildings with 409 newly-renovated suites
· Rental Development of the Year – 620 Martin Grove
This award recognizes excellence in the development of a new rental housing project. 620 Martin Grove, located in the heart of Etobicoke, is a new 204-unit building for ages 59+ that impressed the judges in terms of its overall creativity and suite design, curb appeal, and efficient use of space and functionality.
· Customer Service Award of Excellence – Cherryhill Village
This award recognizes a residential rental company who has delivered outstanding customer service to its residents. Cherryhill Village in London demonstrates Minto’s commitment to high standards of resident care, with activities, initiatives and programs that involve tenants and shows a willingness to go above and beyond ‘just housing.’
· Community Service Award of Excellence – The Minto Group
This award recognizes a company that has gone above and beyond to give back to its local communities. Minto has demonstrated leadership in community involvement through volunteer activities, charitable contributions and many other projects.
“We are thrilled to be honoured with these awards by our industry peers,” commented John Stang, Senior Vice-President of Operations at Minto. “These wins are due to the efforts of all members of our team who continue to go above and beyond to serve our customers. I would like to thank and congratulate everyone at Minto Properties!”
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What is FRPO?
FRPO (Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario) is the largest association in Ontario representing those who own, manage, build and finance residential rental properties. With more than 2,200 members across Ontario and over 350,000 homes, FRPO represents the full spectrum of the industry in Ontario.
About Minto
Established in 1955, Minto is an Ottawa-based real estate, development, construction and property management company with operations also in Toronto, London, Calgary and Florida.
Contact
Gwen Cox, Director of Communications
The Minto Group
Tel: 613-782-3128
E-mail: [email protected]