Braintree, and Fall River, MA (May 19, 2026) – The Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms now celebrating its 50th anniversary, is pleased to announce that Amanda Paradise of Fall River, Massachusetts, has been awarded a New England Past President’s Scholarship by the Boston Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) to pursue an Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) designation.

The New England Past President’s Scholarship encourages education and industry knowledge by assisting recipients with the cost of tuition associated with earning an IREM credential.

Paradise joined The Peabody Companies in December 2024 and is the assistant property manager at Fairhaven Village in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. 

“Congratulations are extended to Amanda not only for receiving the IREM scholarship, but also for taking another step in her professional career,” said Erin Simas, learning and development manager with The Peabody Companies. “The ARM credential is recognized for industry excellence and will provide her with a platform for new opportunities.”