Drucker + Falk Earns Gold for PenSHRM Inclusive Excellence Award

Multifamily Leader Recognized for Commitment to Equity, Transparency, and Community Impact

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Drucker + Falk (DF), a premier multifamily and commercial property management firm, is proud to announce it has been honored as the Gold Winner of the 2025 PenSHRM Inclusive Excellence Award. The award was presented at the Virginia Peninsula Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (PenSHRM) Leadership Conference.

This distinguished award highlights DF's unwavering commitment to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture through a variety of impactful initiatives implemented over the several years. The company's successful submission showcased the dedicated efforts of its Culture Committee, the internal "Share Your Story" program, and its annual Day of Giving, which provides a paid community service day for every team member to support local non-profits. The company also highlighted its successful 2025 Keep America Beautiful campaign and a company newsletter dedicated to celebrating employee successes and internal promotions.

"Winning this award is a validation of the dedication of our entire team to build a truly inclusive and supportive workplace," said Amber Kirby, Director of Human Resources for Drucker + Falk. "We've made tremendous progress in just four years — from assessing our policies for inclusive language and implementing pay analysis schedules, to expanding our recruitment outreach through partnerships with organizations like V3 and MSEP to support military veterans. This recognition fuels our commitment to ensuring every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered."

The company's submission also detailed its efforts to ensure fairness, including a disciplined approach to reviewing compensation structures to ensure pay equity and a focus on exceeding industry averages in retention by up to 10% over the last three years. DF further promotes inclusivity by partnering with technical colleges and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to create accessible entry points into the real estate industry.

Guy Buck, Chief Financial Officer, added, "Our people are our greatest asset, and this recognition reinforces the core values that guide our company. We are incredibly proud of the fact that our DF team members participate in so many of our drives and programs, connecting our people to the communities we serve. This effort — from volunteering with organizations like The Women's Center of Wake County and HER Shelter, to supporting Native American societies — shows how our team goes above and beyond to make a profound, sustained impact year after year."

The award announcement was a highlight of the 2025 PenSHRM Leadership Conference, which featured truly exceptional keynote speakers, including Melonie Parker, Michael Puck, SHRM-SCP, and Alphonso Jerome Fowlkes.

ABOUT DRUCKER + FALK

Founded in 1938, Drucker + Falk is a full-service real estate and investment firm managing a diverse portfolio of more than 43,000+ apartment homes and 3,000,000+ square feet of office, retail, and industrial space in 10 states. Drucker + Falk specializes in multifamily and commercial property management, developing new multifamily properties, repositioning multifamily assets, and creating upscale, unique apartment communities. For more information, visit Drucker + Falk.

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