[Guelph, ON – October 29, 2021]

Skyline Living took home a big win at the recent Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia’s (IPOANS) 2021 Innovation and Excellence Awards. Skyline Living is the property management company for apartment properties owned by Skyline Apartment REIT and entered the Nova Scotia housing industry three years ago with the 2018 acquisition of The Kensington. 

The Innovation and Excellence Awards recognizes and celebrates firms and individuals who have distinguished themselves by fostering growth, implementing industry best practices, innovation, community service, and excellence in Nova Scotia’s multi-unit residential sector. 

This year, Skyline Living won in the category of: 

Property Manager of the Year – Ashley Morine 

Ashley Morine - Property Manager of the Year!

The Property Manager of the Year award recognizes an IPOANS member’s Property Manager who demonstrates innovation, teamwork, leadership skills, and excellence by continuously going above and beyond their duties.  

“Ashley Morine is considered our Skyline Living ambassador in Nova Scotia and was a natural choice for our nomination,” said BJ Santavy, Vice President, Skyline Living. “Her comprehensive knowledge of the area and familiarity with the Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies Act has been extremely beneficial in assisting our understanding of the differences in property management law in Nova Scotia.” 

Leading a team of 17 Resident Managers, Assistant Resident Managers, maintenance staff, and cleaners, Ashley is responsible for four properties across Halifax and Dartmouth, totaling 413 units. 

“We were so impressed by her remarkable results through rallying her team to participate in charitable and environmental initiatives that give back to the Halifax and Dartmouth communities.” Said Donna Van Luven, Regional Director, Skyline Living. “For example, for our 2021 Spring Hope Food Drive, Ashley’s team donated 1232.4 lbs of food and essential items for the local programs in Nova Scotia. 

Watching the event virtually from The Ashton with her site staff and fellow finalist Diana Grover, Resident Manager, Ashley shared that “It felt exciting to be nominated, it’s nice to have your hard work recognized.”  

Always one to share accolades, she noted “I have had lots of help by having a strong team who can take care of business. We have a respectful and trusting relationship and I love that the site staff get involved, they don’t hesitate to decorate for holidays and enjoy themselves when interacting with tenants. They are kind, and have big hearts, and it shows.” 

The finalists and winners were announced on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at IPOANS' annual Innovation and Excellence Awards Presentation, which was held virtually again due to the pandemic.  

IPOANS is dedicated to representing the interests of Nova Scotia’s residential investment property owners and managers by developing Advocacy, Education and Membership Services initiatives that provide members with tangible long-term benefits. Skyline Living competed with rental housing industry peers operating in Nova Scotia and is honoured to be recognized for our exemplary service to our tenants. 

Additionally, Skyline Living was a finalist in the following categories: 

• Site Employee of the Year – Diana Grover, Resident Manager, Skyline Living 

• Support Employee of the Year – Michael Zukowski, Accounting, Analyst, Skyline Living 

• Development of the Year – The Ashton, Nova Scotia, Skyline Living 

As of October 28, 2021, Skyline Living manages more than 363 multi-residential buildings in 58 communities in seven provinces across Canada, providing service to more than 34,000 tenants. 

Please join us in congratulating our winner and finalists for all of their outstanding achievements. We are proud to provide quality housing and personal service to our Nova Scotia tenants.