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Individual Awards
NAHRO offers a variety of awards and recognition to persons who have made outstanding contributions to the housing and community development field.
They are:
- NAHRO Outstanding Professional of the Year - NAHRO's most prestigious award honors an exceptionally qualified person who has made outstanding contributions to the quality of life through service in the field of housing or community development.
Deadline: August 15, 2019
- John D. Lange International Award - acknowledges a person who has made contributions to the international community.
Deadline: August 15, 2019
- Elizabeth B. Wells Memorial Award - celebrates the accomplishments and service of an outstanding commissioner.
Deadine: August 15, 2019
- Mary K. Nenno Advocacy Award - pays homage to the recipient whose outstanding achievement and efforts reflect the importance of affordable housing and community development initiatives.
Deadline for applications: March 1, 2019
- NAHRO Fellowship Program -venerates recipients who have demonstrated exemplary qualities as housing and community development advocates, professionals and/or volunteers.
Deadline for applications: July 1, 2019 -- The application process is now closed.
- Emerging Leader Award - highlights an individual who has been involved in NAHRO at the national level for six years or less and has distinguished him/herself as an Emerging Leader.
Deadline: August 15, 2019
Roll of Achievers - showcases residents who have made noteworthy efforts to improve as an individual or as a member of the community.
Recipients of the Emerging Leader, Herman, Lange and Wells awards will be honored
at NAHRO's National Conference in San Antonio, TX October 10-12, 2019