The Community Associations Institute (CAI) has recognized Paul K. Mengert, CEO of Association Management Group (AMG), with the esteemed 2024 Award of Excellence in Government and Public Affairs. This honor celebrates Mengert's remarkable dedication to advancing legislative priorities that benefit community associations and their residents.

Dawn Bauman, Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs at CAI, commended Mengert's exceptional leadership and grassroots engagement within the community association industry. "Paul Mengert's dedication to advocacy and grassroots engagement has set him apart as a leader within the community association industry," Bauman remarked.

Mengert's collaborative approach and commitment to empowering community-elected boards of volunteers have been instrumental in driving positive change. "It is really impossible for Raleigh, Columbia, or Washington legislators to independently know what’s best for the thousands of North and South Carolina communities that have very different wants, needs, and desires," Mengert emphasized.

US Representative Kathy Manning, NC 6th District, praised Mengert's tireless advocacy, stating, "Paul has been a tireless advocate for community associations and their members. We are so fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented member of our community devoted to making lives better."

SC House District 96 Representative Ryan McCabe echoed Manning's sentiments, highlighting Mengert's expertise and balanced perspective on community association issues. "I know that I can always rely on him for a balanced perspective and expertise," McCabe affirmed.

NC State Senator Todd Johnson emphasized Mengert's deep understanding of community associations and its multifaceted issues. "Paul’s deep understanding of community associations has helped us to better understand the multifaceted issues surrounding community associations," Johnson remarked.

In response to receiving the award, Mengert emphasized the importance of collective action in effecting meaningful change. "This recognition underscores the significance of collaborative advocacy efforts in safeguarding the interests of community associations and their residents," Mengert stated. "By working together, we can continue to advance policies that promote the well-being of our communities and uphold the principles of effective governance."

For more information about the Community Associations Institute and its initiatives, please visit CAIonline.org or caionline.org/Advocacy/PublicPolicies/Pages/default.aspx.

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