Boston – Peabody Properties, Inc. was recently awarded with three awards at the 2017 PRISM Awards celebration.
Elizabeth Merzigian
Recognizing an outstanding associate in the Individual and Group Achievement category, Elizabeth Merzigian, Facilities Manager – Sustainability Initiatives for PPI, won the Gold Award for Rising Star of the Year – Associate, for her work in sustainability initiatives. During her time with the PPI Facilities Department, Merzigian has helped to secure over $14.5 million in zero-cost property upgrades through various utility-funded programs, while overseeing processes to help owners manage their energy costs, helping them improve efficiency and enhance building performance while focusing on long-term sustainability. In 2015, Merzigian was named NEAHMA Certified Green Property Manager (CPGM) of the Year for her work in energy conservation. She is also a LEED Green Associate.
In the category of Excellence in Sales/Marketing, the Peabody Resident Services Staff at Pynchon/Edgewater Apartments in Springfield won the Gold Award for Community Spirit. Among its many community initiatives, Pynchon/Edgewater Apartments is a member of the Springfield North End Counter Criminal Continuum, or C3. The community is located in Springfield’s Brightwood neighborhood, an area which has one of the greatest needs for services. The C3, which also includes the Springfield Police, the Massachusetts State Police, the New North Citizens’ Council, the Springfield School System and several other local agencies, have seen dramatic decreases in crime rates and a renewed sense of community since coming together.
Harbor Place Residences in Haverhill won the silver award for Best Mixed-Use Community Development in the Excellence in Community Design category. Harbor Place is managed by Peabody Properties and was developed by Merrimack Street Ventures, a joint venture of The Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA) and the Greater Haverhill Foundation (GHF). Opening earlier this year, the community includes apartment homes, a college satellite, shops, restaurants, and commercial space, and has transformed the former Woolworth Building which had been vacant for over 40 years.
