Retired Subcategories: Promotional Materials and Newsletters

This subcategory was retired in 2019. If you have questions, please email awards@ncsha.org or call 202-624-7710.

Recognizes HFA promotional materials and newsletters that most effectively promote HFA activities, programs, products, or services and advance the HFA 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

2015 Winner

Illinois Housing Development Authority (Winner)

2015 Entries

Arizona Department of Housing/Arizona Housing Finance Authority:
"Housing Matters; Quarterly Newsletter"

Housing Matters: Keeping the public informed of current housing conditions and events around the state.

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority:
"40th Anniversary: Appreciation and Innovation"

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority "40th Anniversary: Appreciation and Innovation"

Illinois Housing Development Authority (Winner):
"@HomeIllinois"

Marketing piece to promote IHDA's new @HomeIllinois homebuyer program

MassHousing:
"Marketing for MassHousing's 2015 Community Services Conference on Human Trafficking"

MassHousing’s campaign to brand and promote a successful conference on the issue of human trafficking.

Nebraska Investment Finance Authority:
"#yourbigdeal"

#yourbigdeal was a fun, interactive theme for NIFA's 2015 Housing Innovation Marketplace.

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority:
"NM Housing Services Directory"

MFA's NM Housing Services Directory is an innovative, cost-effective and invaluable information resource, as well as an effective promotional tool.

Rhode Island Housing:
"FirstHomes Tax Credit: every home has its rewards"

This HFA created a comprehensive promotional campaign in support of our FirstHomes Tax Credit program.

Washington State Housing Finance Commission:
"My View Newsletter"

My View provides a unique, insider’s perspective into the people, programs, events and trends that are influencing affordable housing.