Special Achievement: Special Achievement
Recognizes an HFA for a program or practice that responds in an outstanding manner to an important state need; has a significant impact on a population, geographic area, or economy; and cuts across traditional program lines.
Note: Individual developments are not eligible for an award.
Judging Criteria
Special Achievement entries will be judged on the degree to which they:
- Are innovative
- Respond to an important state need
- Achieve intended results
- Provide benefits that outweigh costs
If you have questions, please email awards@ncsha.org or call 202-624-7710.
2016 Winner
2016 Entries
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation:
Ridgeline Terrace Grand Opening Event
Ridgeline, Alaska's newest affordable housing complex garners public and political support and praise during grand opening event.
California Housing Finance Agency:
Principal Reduction for Unaffordable Mortgages
California's expansion of its HHF Principal Reduction Program to help homeowners with unaffordable mortgages.
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority:
Solarize SSHP
CHFA’s Solarize SSHP delivers sustainable, clean energy to households most burdened by rising energy costs.
Delaware State Housing Authority:
Downtown Development Districts
Downtown Development Districts help build a stable community of long-term residents and increase vibrancy and livability in our downtowns.
Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority:
My Community, My Vision
My Community, My Vision: Encouraging high school students to help shape
Kentucky Housing Corporation:
KHC 20/20
KHC 20/20, a monumental and transformational three-year plan.
MassHousing:
The Mel King Institute
The Mel King Institute trains community development professionals to enhance their skills and leadership.
Michigan State Housing Development Authority:
MSHDA's Response to Flint Lead Water Crisis
State of Emergency: MSHDA's rapid and continued response to a nontraditional emergency.
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority:
Building the Fire and the Role of the HFA
Creating a spark to ignite transformational revitalization efforts in North Omaha.
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority:
Emerging Opportunities Grant Program
This grant program awards funds to encourage & support innovative new initiatives by nonprofit organizations engaged in affordable housing activities.
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency:
New Jersey Homeless Management Information System
NJ HMIS Creates Nation’s First Statewide HMIS Collaborative; Nationally Recognized for Use of Biometric Technology.
Ohio Housing Finance Agency:
Balancing Sheet Restructuring
Balance Sheet Restructuring To Generate Interest Cost Savings, Grow Loan Production, and Increase Wealth.
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency:
Oklahoma Housing Needs Assessment
OHFA released a comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment in 2016, the first in 15 years.
Rhode Island Housing:
Projecting Future Housing Needs Report: Making Informed Housing Choices
A data-rich report on future state housing needs, creating a foundation for program planning and policy.
