WASHINGTON, DC — On October 21, the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) recognized 13 state Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) for effective initiatives that address affordable housing challenges.
The NCSHA Annual Awards for Program Excellence were established in 1984 to identify and elevate industry best practices and encourage continued HFA innovation. Member HFAs are eligible to submit their programs, projects, and practices for consideration in seven categories: Communications, Homeownership, Legislative Advocacy, Management Innovation, Rental Housing, Special Achievement, and Special Needs Housing.
Thirty-six HFAs submitted 122 entries in the 2019 awards program. The judges evaluate each entry for its level of innovation, replicability, measurable benefit to HFA customers, effective use of resources, and achievement of strategic objectives, among other criteria. The judges are affordable housing industry leaders and subject matter experts selected for their relevant expertise, experience, and impartiality.
“State housing finance agencies are at the center of the affordable housing system,” said NCSHA Executive Director Stockton Williams, “and these award-winning initiatives epitomize the creativity they are bringing to meet America’s housing challenges.”
The award recipients were recognized during NCSHA’s Annual Conference & Showplace in Boston, attended by more than 1,000 member affordable housing leaders and professionals. This year’s nominated programs can be found at ncsha.org/awards.
Homeownership: Encouraging New Production
Washington State Housing Finance Commission:
100 Homes and Counting: Habitat for Humanity Partnership
(Other award recipients can be found at the NCSHA Award Announcement)