Norfolk, VA – July 30, 2025 – Lawson, a leading developer and manager of apartment communities in Virginia, is proud to announce that several Lawson team members and communities have been recognized at the 2025 Coastal Multifamily Housing Council (CMHC) Awards. The annual CMHC Awards recognize excellence in multifamily property management, maintenance, and resident experience across coastal Virginia.
Lawson has been recognized in multiple categories, highlighting both the quality of its communities and the dedication of its team.
Team Member Honors
Maintenance Supervisor of the Year: Steve Repasky, Chartwell Apartments
Leasing Consultant of the Year: Shajada Moore, Baker Woods Apartments
Above & Beyond Award: Karen Baez, Chartwell Apartments
Community Awards
Active Adult Communities (Completed 2000 and before)
Gold Award: John Knox Towers
Communities Completed 1940 – 1960
Gold Award: Merrimack Landing
Communities Completed 1961 – 1972
Silver Award: Cedar Creek
Bronze Award: Churchland Square
Communities Completed 1973 – 1979
Bronze Award: Kingsbridge Apartments
Communities Completed 1990 – 2005
Gold Award: Campostella Commons
Communities Completed 2006 – 2017
Bronze Award: Belle Hall
Excellence in Maintenance and Curb Appeal
Platinum Best Maintenance Shop: Chartwell Apartments
Platinum Best Curb Appeal (Runner-Up): Seaside Harbor
“We are truly honored to receive recognition across so many categories,” said Sue Satira, President of Lawson Realty Corp. “These awards are a testament to the dedication, pride, and passion our team brings to every part of our communities—from exceptional maintenance and leasing services to delivering an outstanding resident experience.”
About Lawson:
At Lawson, we understand that what we do – and how we do it – affects the everyday lives of people we care about. We focus on positively impacting people, from team members and residents to investors and business partners. We manage and own approximately 5,000 apartment units and continue to grow with nearly 1,200 units under construction or in development. Our business model provides vertical integration of development, construction, property management and asset management services, which enables our team of experts to add value at every stage for our partners. When you act with integrity, focus on quality and work to find creative solutions, great things are possible. It’s how we’ve done business at Lawson for more than 50 years. For more information, please visit www.lawsoncompanies.com.