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Award Winning

We are proud of all the accomplishments and milestones we have accomplished over the last 50 years.

Over 50 Years of Awards

2022

Top CEO - Gold

Awarded to: Michael J. Uccellini 

By: Times Union - Upstate Business

2022

Best 55+ Independent Living Community - Silver

Awarded to: Arcadia Gardens

By: NAHB Best of 55+ Housing Awards

2022

Best 55+ Multifamily Community on the Boards - Silver

Awarded to: The Alloro at University Groves

By: NAHB Best of 55+ Housing Awards

2022

Top Workplaces

Awarded to: The United Group of Companies, Inc

By: Times Union

2022

Top Workplaces USA

Awarded to: The United Group of Companies, Inc

By: Top Workplaces USA

2021

Best 55+ Market-Rate Rental Community on the Boards - Gold

Awarded to: The Sovana at Stuart 

By: NAHB Best of 55+ Housing Awards

2021

Best Green Initiative - Silver

Awarded to: The Hamilton at Lakeside 

By: MHN Multi-Housing News - The Excellence Awards

2021

Top Workplaces

Awarded to: The United Group of Companies, Inc

By: Times Union

2021

Top Workplaces USA

Awarded to: The United Group of Companies, Inc

By: Top Workplaces USA

2020

Best 55+ Market-Rate Rental Community on the Boards - Silver

Awarded to: Arcadia Gardens

By: NAHB Best of 55+ Housing Awards

2020

Top Workplaces

Awarded to: The United Group of Companies, Inc

By: Times Union

2019

Builder of the Year - Silver

Awarded to: The United Group of Companies, Inc 

By: NAHB Best of 55+ Housing Awards

2019

Best 55+ Market-Rate Rental Community on the Boards - Silver

Awarded to: The Alloro at University Groves 

By: NAHB Best of 55+ Housing Awards

2019

AMO of the Year - Gold

Awarded to: United Plus Property Management

By: IREM Real Estate Management Excellence (REME) Awards

2019

Top Workplaces

Awarded to: The United Group of Companies, Inc

By: Times Union

2018

Best 55+ Independent Living Community - Silver

Awarded to: Diamond Oaks Village

By: NAHB Best of 55+ Housing Awards

2018

Top Workplaces

Awarded to: The United Group of Companies, Inc

By: Times Union

2017

Best 55+ Direct Mail Piece or Campaign - Silver

Awarded to: Sandalwood Village

By: NAHB Best of 55+ Housing Awards 

2017

Top Workplaces

Awarded to: The United Group of Companies, Inc

By: Times Union

2016

Best 55+ Clubhouse on the Boards - Gold

Awarded to: Diamond Oaks Village

By: NAHB Best of 55+ Housing Awards

2016

Best 55+ Lifestyle Program - Gold

Awarded to: SUN Program

By: NAHB Best of 55+ Housing Award

2015

Best 50+ Independent Living Community on the Boards - Silver

Awarded to: Sandalwood Village 

By: NAHB Best of 50+ Housing Awards 

2013

New Development of the Year

Awarded to: City Station 

By: BOMA, Capital Region Chapter

2013

Senior Advisor Excellence Award

Awarded to: The Lodge at BridgeMill 

By: SeniorAdvisor.com

2012

AMO of the Year - Gold

Awarded to: United Realty Management Corp

By: IREM Real Estate Management Excellence (REME) Awards

2012

New Business of the Year

Awarded to: City Station 

By: Troy Downtown Business Improvement District

2012

Pillar Lifetime Achievement Award

Awarded to: Walter F. Uccellini

By: IREM, NY Capital Region Chapter 93

2012

Certificate of Merit

Awarded to: College Suites at Washington Square 

By: NYS Senate, 44th District

2012

Renaissance Award

Awarded to: College Suites at Washington Square

By: NYS Assembly, 105th District

2009

Best Active Adult Housing Clubhouses - Silver

Awarded to: Schuyler Commons

By: NAHB Best of 50+ Housing Awards

2009

TOBY Award

Awarded to: United STEP 1 

By: BOMA, Capital Region Chapter

2008

Empire Award

Awarded to: The United Group of Companies, Inc 

By: Public Relations Society of America, Capital Region Chapter

2008

TOBY Award for Commercial Building of the Year - Gold

Awarded to: 400 Jordan Road

By: BOMA, Capital Region Chapter

2008

Best Community Brochure - Silver

Awarded to: The Lodge at BridgeMill  

By: NAHB Best of 50+ Housing Awards

2008

Best Overall Logo - Gold

Awarded to: The Lodge at BridgeMill  

By: NAHB Best of 50+ Housing Awards

2008

Merit Award - Excellence in Design

Awarded to: United STEP 1

By: American Institute of Architects, Eastern New York Chapter

2003

Best Student Housing Apartment Community

Awarded to: Empire Commons

By: University at Albany Foundation - Student Housing Corporation

2000

Appreciation Award

Awarded to: The Kenmore Building 

By: Downtown Albany Business Improvement District

2000

Certificate of Achievement

Awarded to: The Kenmore Building 

By: New York State Historic Preservation

1999

Modernization Excellence Award

Awarded to: The Kenmore Building 

By: Building Magazine

1999

Reconstruction Project Award

Awarded to: The Kenmore Building

By: Building Design & Construction Magazine

1999

Preservation Merit Award

Awarded to: The Kenmore Building 

By: Historic Albany Foundation