Communications: Annual Report

Recognizes an HFA for an annual report that most effectively communicates the agencyโ€™s mission and impact in their state.

Judging Criteria

Communications entries will be judged on the degree to which they:

  • Are replicable
  • Engage targeted audiences
  • Achieve measurable results
  • Provide benefits that outweigh costs
  • Demonstrate effective use of resources
  • Achieve strategic objectives

If you have questions, please email awards@ncsha.org or call 202-624-7710.

2025 Winner

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency

2025 Entries

Alabama Housing Finance Authority:
Better Together: 2024 Annual Report

The โ€œBetter Togetherโ€ theme for AHFAโ€™s 2024 Annual Report emphasizes our partnerships and collaboration throughout the year. It also describes the way our publication was produced โ€” entirely in-house at no added expense while maximizing the skills and efficiency of our existing staff.

Illinois Housing Development Authority:
2022 + 2023 Biennial Report: Transforming Illinois

IHDA set out to create a Biennial Report that effectively communicated IHDAโ€™s mission, strategic priorities, and statewide impact for calendar years 2022 and 2023. From speaking with staff, it was the first time COVID was officially no longer part of the conversation. A clear theme soon emerged โ€“ Years of Transformation.

Louisiana Housing Corporation:
2024 Louisiana Housing Corporation Annual Report

The Louisiana Housing Corporation's (LHC) 2024 Annual Report provides a thorough summary of the agencyโ€™s services, initiatives, and key achievements from the past year. Presented as a narrative, the report highlights personal testimonials, LHCโ€™s progress, and how the organization supports and serves the residents of Louisiana. Its design illustrates the potential outcomes for residents, offering insights through data-driven content, educational graphics, personal stories, and interactive maps.

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development:
FY24 DHCD Interactive Annual Report โ€“ A Year of Housing

In Fiscal Year 2024, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) launched its first interactive digital annual report. Designed and developed in Adobe InDesignโ€™s online publishing platform, the report replaces traditional formats with a web-hosted experience that combines clear navigation, dynamic visuals, and intuitive interactivity. Users can explore DHCDโ€™s accomplishments through clickable sections, animated transitions, and embedded links that enhance engagement.

North Carolina Housing Finance Agency:
Finally Home: 2024 Investment and Impact Report

The year 2024 was a year of substantial change for North Carolina. The ongoing affordable housing shortage exacerbated by the impact of inflation, devastation from Hurricane Helene and changes in the global economy left few affordable options for thousands of North Carolinians. For the NC Housing Finance Agency, these challenges provided a unique opportunity to illustrate the importance of housing investments in telling our 2024 story.

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency:
A Brand New Day: 2024 Annual Report

The major business enhancements underway at PHFA are of considerable interest to our investors, state legislators, our business partners, and our customers, So, this formed the main messaging theme for our report, titled โ€œA Brand New Day.โ€ With extensive use of photos and video, the end result is an engaging multimedia presentation that helps readers appreciate the value of the agencyโ€™s housing programs and their very real impact on peopleโ€™s lives every day.