Smith Named 2025 Manager of the Year

Polly Smith of Monroeville has been recognized as the Alabama Housing Finance Authority’s 2025 Manager of the Year. As manager, Smith oversees the daily operations of Candlewick Senior Village, home to 64 affordable apartments for elderly residents. Now in its 28th year, the Manager of the Year award recognizes outstanding management staff at AHFA-funded multifamily housing developments. “What sets Polly apart is not just her technical excellence, but her heart for the people she serves,” said Jeff Beaver, general partner at Olympia Management, who nominated Smith for the award. “Residents trust her. Colleagues respect her. Communities thrive because of her.”