Communications: Annual Report

Recognizes an annual report that most effectively communicates an HFAā€™s achievements and mission.

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.

2014 Winner

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (Winner)

2014 Entries

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation:
"Annual Report - Report to Alaskans"

As housing market conditions and low mortgage interest rates worked against AHFCā€™s bottom line in 2013, the corporation sought to communicate its successes and strengthen the perception within the Alaska Legislature and to all Alaska residents that AHFC is a fiscally responsible public corporation serving the public good.

Arizona Department of Housing/Arizona Housing Finance Authority:
"2013 ADOH Annual Report"

California Housing Finance Agency:
"Gearing Up"

District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency:
"Building Blocks of Affordable Housing 2013 Annual Report"

Idaho Housing and Finance Association:
"The Definition of Success"

Illinois Housing Development Authority:
"Lending A Hand, Delivering Results: FY 2013 Annual Report"

MaineHousing:
"2013 Annual Report"

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development:
ā€œBetter Choices, Better Resultsā€- The 2013 Annual Report"

For its 2013 Annual Report, the department chose the theme ā€œBetter Choices. Better Resultsā€ as a way of examining the housing-related achievements of the Oā€™MalleyBrown administration as it comes to the end of its two terms.

MassHousing:
"MassHousing Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2013"

ā€œKnow your audienceā€ is a key communications maxim and a critical one when it comes time to producing an annual report, especially for a public agency. The fiscal year 2013 MassHousing Annual Report reveals a housing finance agency at its very best.

Minnesota Housing:
"Moving Up! Minnesota Housing Annual Report and Program Assessment"

Thatā€™s an exciting story to tell, especially after years of having to share more difficult narratives. So we knew we had to tell that story in the best way possible to our many audiences.

Nebraska Investment Finance Authority:
"The Heart of Nebraska Beats Under a Roof"

To increase the interest of the viewer, NIFAā€™s Annual Report brings the information and relevant statistics to life through the use of embedded videos, offering brief narrations by those impacted by NIFAā€™s programs.

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (Winner):
"Building Stability: MFA 2013 Annual Report"

In 2013, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) produced its first annual report in 15 years.

Ohio Housing Finance Agency:
Ā "Strategy, Evidence and Accountability"

The challenge of strategic planning and management in many governmental agencies results not from a lack of ideas or the capacity for improvement, but the difficulty of adopting pragmatic action plans that provide a foundation for successful implementation.

Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency:
"Dreams Within Reach"

OHFA publishes an annual report designed to tell the story of how the agencyā€™s programs impact stateā€™s people and communities. This year, rather than simply interviewing program recipients, OHFA chose to present their stories in their own words through video.

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency:
"Imagining Tomorrow Today: PHFA 2013 Annual Report"

PHFA uses its annual report, instead, to reach out to key decision makers who play a major role in supporting its programs or as its business partners.

Tennessee Housing Development Agency:
"Reporting on 40 Years of Homeownership Programming"

THDAā€™s positive impact on the housing market in Tennessee over our first 40 years through informative graphs, charts and maps, and compelling stories from homeowners, homebuyer education counselors, and RealtorĀ® and lender partners.

Virginia Housing:
"VHDAā€™s e-Annual Report"

VHDAā€™s 2013 e-annual report effectively communicates our achievements and affordable housing mission by presenting annual results in a way that truly connects with people.

Washington State Housing Finance Commission:
"30th Anniversary Annual Reports"

In July 2013, the Washington State Housing Finance Commission turned 30, with a host of accomplishments and successful programs that together have added up to a huge impact on affordable housing in the state of Washington.

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority:
"Ideas in Action: WHEDA 2013 Digital Annual Report"

WHEDAā€™s 2013 annual reportā€™s stories and testimonials bring to life the critical role the Authority plays in bringing dreams to fruition.