2008 Awards Event

13th Annual San Diego County Affordable Housing and Community Development Recognition Awards

"Framing Lives and Building Hope"

Celebrating People and Communities

Thursday, June 12, 2008
Crystal Ballroom
Handlery Hotel & Resort, Mission Valley

950 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA

5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:

The nomination process for all awards is now open. The award categories are described below and on the nomination form. Please Click here to download the typeable nomination form and criteria.

                        Nominations are due Monday, May 12, 2008.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN. To register for this event, click here.

For questions about this event, please contact Kelley Dukat

Sponsors
Affirmed Housing Group

Allgire General Contractors

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Insurance Brokers of California, Inc.

Bank of America

Century Housing Corporation

Citi Community Capital

City of Escondido-Housing Division

City of Oceanside Neighborhood Services Department

Community Economics

Goldfarb & Lipman LLP

La Jolla Bank

LISC/NEF

Luce, Forward, Hamilton, & Scripps LLP

RED Capital Group

Rodriquez Associates Architects & Planners

San Diego Association of REALTORS

San Diego Gas & Electric

San Diego National Bank

Southwest Strategies LLC

Squire, Sanders & Dempsey

Sun Country Builders

U.S. Bank

Union Bank of California

Wachovia Bank

Washington Mutual

Wells Fargo

Download Press Release with 2007 Winners Click Here

View 2007 Event Photos click here

Download Press Release with 2006 Winners Click Here

Download Press Release with 2005 Winners Click Here

2008 Awards Criteria
AWARD	DESCRIPTION
John Craven Memorial Award	A public employee who has taken risks and has gone above and beyond the call of duty to assist affordable housing developers . Given in memory of John Craven, one of San Diego’s most prominent housing development officials. Award includes $1000 donation from Craven family to non-profit organization of winner’s choosing.
Outstanding Development Partner	Lender, Architect, General Contractor, Engineer, Title Company. Consultant or other entity that provided unique or outstanding support on an affordable housing development project.
Outstanding Advocate	Individual or organization who has contributed time, energy, leadership, and dedication to the cause of affordable housing
Outstanding Local Government	Local government which took unusual risk or initiative to support affordable housing and/or community development initiatives in the past year
Housing Project of the Year - 50 Units or Less	Outstanding Affordable Housing Developments completed between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007.
Housing Project of the Year -- More Than 50 Units	Outstanding Affordable Housing Developments completed between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007.
Housing Project of the Year - Rehabilitation Project	Outstanding Affordable Housing Developments completed between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007.
Housing Project of the Year - Special Needs	Outstanding Housing Developments completed between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007 that serve one or more of the following special needs populations: HIV/AIDS Developmentally Disabled Homeless Substance abuse Domestic Violence victims Mentally Ill
Outstanding Resident Services Provider	Any individual employee (property manager, resident services coordinator, maintenance worker, landscaper, daycare center worker, etc) of an affordable housing complex who provides excellent service to residents.
San Diego Gas & Electric Energy Efficiency Award	Affordable Housing Development that has taken unique steps to promote energy efficiency for tenants.
Special Recognition Award	Nominations are invited for people, projects and programs not fitting any of the above categories that made a significant difference in the field of housing and community development in 2006. These could include a community development project, community innovation project, smart growth plan, outstanding staff member of affordable housing development company, news reporter, etc.
Lifetime Achievement Award	A member of the affordable housing community who has more than 20 years of experience will be recognized for outstanding contributions and innovations in affordable housing and community development, including impacts of affordable housing policy, production, programs and/or advocacy.
Click Here for Past Award Winners