NAPLES, Fla. & NEWTON, Mass., Dec 30, 2014 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Northland Investment Corporation, a privately held real estate investment company and one of the top fifty multifamily asset owners in the U.S., was honored with four awards by the Southwest Florida Apartment Association, including Multifamily Company of the Year. At an awards ceremony in Naples, Florida, two Northland communities also received Apartment Community of the Year awards in their size categories, and Mike Janowsky was named Service Technician of the Year.

The Multifamily Company of the Year award is presented annually to a company whose rapid growth in the Southwest Florida market surpasses any competitor. With growth to more than 2,600 apartment homes in the SW Florida area and more than 21,000 units across the country, Northland proved its strong commitment to investors, employees and residents in 2014.

“The mission of our residential communities is to provide comfort, convenience and exceptional customer service by accommodating all needs and creating a positive experience for every customer, every time,” said Steven P. Rosenthal, President and CEO of Northland. “To be honored for our achievements at the community level, as well as our successful growth and corporate strategy more broadly, highlights how hard our team works in Florida and across the country to make us proud.”

The Promenade at Reflection Lakes and The Ashlar, both in Fort Myers, took top honors for Apartment Communities (301-400 units and 401+ units). Both properties boast an average yearly occupancy of 97%. Mike Janowsky, Maintenance Technician at The Promenade, was recognized for his unwavering dedication to residents and to his team, assisting others and keeping the community grounds pristine.