Communications: Annual Report

Recognizes an HFA for an annual report that most effectively communicates the agency’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.

2018 Winner

Iowa Finance Authority

2018 Entries

California Housing Finance Agency:
Bringing Increased Rigor and Accessibility to Annual Reports

CalHFA’s first-ever Comprehensive and Popular Annual Financial Reports earn a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence.

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority:
CHFA 2017 Community Report

CHFA evolved its Community Report, which resulted in an impactful representation of the year.

District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency:
Innovative Solutions in Affordable Housing: DCHFA Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report

DCHFA’s 2017 annual report highlights the people and developments that have benefitted from DCHFA’s programs.

Idaho Housing and Finance Association:
Community Publication Introduces Idaho’s Homelessness Response System

The homelessness report helps people envision the depth and breadth of homelessness in Idaho.

Illinois Housing Development Authority:
The First 50 Years

An interactive timeline takes readers through the past 50 years of affordable housing in Illinois.

Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority:
2017 Annual Report: Breaking New Ground

“Breaking New Ground” frames the new direction of IHCDA under our 2017 – 2021 Strategic Plan.

Iowa Finance Authority:
Big Picture Iowa: FY17 Annual Report

Big Picture Iowa breaks the boundaries of annuals report and examines unexpected ripple effects!

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development:
Improving the Lives of Marylanders: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report

Overview of the agency’s accomplishments, recent program performance, and customer service.

MassHousing:
2017 Annual Report: Housing for a New Era

MassHousing’s 2017 Annual Report reinforces the agency’s reputation as a thought leader in housing.

New York City Housing Development Corporation:
NYC HDC Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report

This annual report celebrates and explores the history of NYC HDC on its 45th anniversary.

North Carolina Housing Finance Agency:
Housing Builds: 2017 Investments and Impacts

A suite of print and digital products that showcase 2017 agency achievements and impacts.

Oregon Housing and Community Services:
OHCS 2017 Annual Report

Connecting performance data and the real impacts to Oregonians through the OHCS 2017 Annual Report.

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency:
Part of the Community

The messaging in our 2017 annual report underwent a significant enhancement for this year.

South Dakota Housing Development Authority:
2017 SDHDA Annual Report

SDHDA’s annual report effectively and attractively communicated the organization’s banner year in 2017.

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority:
45 Years of Firsts: WHEDA Annual Report 2017

Annual report celebrating WHEDA’s 45-year history as a leader in affordable housing, homeownership, and economic development.