Last year’s 20th Anniversary Superhero Award ceremony was great. We were able to honor wonderful people who better their communities through their work in housing and economic development.
We received such great feedback (and love saying thank you for a job well done) that we’ve decided to make it an annual event! This year’s winners will be announced at our 2016 conference on April 4-6 in Nashville.
You can nominate your community superheroes in these five categories: Housing Professional, Economic Development Professional, Pillar, Haven and Project Team.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 4. Download the nomination form here.
Read over the award descriptions and tell us who should win and why.
Award categories:
Housing Professional of the Year
Nominate a dynamic Native professional who works to provide housing for American Indian, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian families. The Housing honoree will be someone who represents the highest professional standards and brings new ideas and a fresh perspective to the task of providing affordable housing.
Economic Development Professional of the Year
Nominate someone who helps spark positive economic change in Native communities. The Economic Development honoree will be someone who has helped build a strong community through infrastructure, health care, education, business or other community projects.
Pillar of the Year
Nominate a construction or maintenance professional who has played a key role in building your community. The Pillar honoree will know how to manage a project, stretch a dollar, and battle the elements to deliver a quality product on time.
Haven of the Year
Nominate an occupancy, compliance or asset management professional in your community who helps ensure Indian Country housing remains strong for the future. The Haven honoree will be a housing authority employee who listens to the needs of the families he or she serves and puts plans into action.
Project Team of the Year
Nominate a project team who represents the best in Indian Country development. The award will go to those who have used new ideas and courageous action to innovate in our field. This award nomination can include multiple team members who have ensured a project’s success: the tribal staff members and project partners like investors, attorneys, accountants and others. Let’s celebrate those breaking new ground in Indian Country housing, health, business, finance, education and other critical fields.