FLAGSHIP COMMUNITIES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST WINS NATIONAL MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTITUTE’S HIGHEST AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY OPERATIONS AND IMPACT
May 21, 2025 – Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) announced that it was awarded the Manufactured Home Community Operator of the Year and Community Impact Project of the Year by the national Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI). Flagship has been awarded the Manufactured Home Community Operator of the Year twice in the past three years by MHI.
“We are honored to receive two of the top MHI national awards,” said Flagship President and CEO Kurt Keeney. “These awards recognize our unwavering commitment to providing both a high quality and affordable living experience for our residents. Our sincere thanks to the Manufactured Housing Institute for honoring the important work done by its member companies to enhance communities and support working families nationwide.”
“The winners of this year’s MHI Excellence in Manufactured Housing Awards exemplify the determination, commitment and innovative approach that defines our members and industry,” said Mark Bowersox, President, Manufactured Housing Institute.
This year MHI received more than 80 submissions in 18 categories. The winners were chosen by their peers and an independent panel of experts for their leadership and dedication to the manufactured housing industry during the last year. Winners included leaders from every sector of manufactured housing, including manufacturers, suppliers, communities, retailers, lenders and designers. Flagship’s Suburban Pointe community was awarded the Community Impact Project of the Year. Flagship added many new amenities to Suburban Pointe, including a new clubhouse, a municipal grade playground, basketball court, soccer field, and dog park, and introduced community events and programming year-round in additional to the holidays.
“We made great strides as a community operator in 2024, through community impact efforts in our Suburban Pointe community and beyond,” said Flagship Chief Investment Officer Nathan Smith. “We take great pride in our efforts, and we are deeply grateful to MHI for this recognition.”
About Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust
Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust is a leading operator of affordable residential Manufactured Housing Communities primarily serving working families seeking affordable home ownership. Headquartered in Fort Mitchell Kentucky, The REIT owns and operates exceptional residential living experiences and investment opportunities in family-oriented communities in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, West Virginia, and Illinois. To learn more about Flagship, visit www.flagshipcommunities.com.
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