The Arizona Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) and the Arizona Housing Authority Directors Association (AHADA) annually recognizes excellence throughout the State. Awards are given to encourage, support and reward professionalism and integrity for those programs and individuals dedicated to developing, promoting and administering community development and housing programs in Arizona.
Congratulations to our past winners!
2024
FSS Participant of the Year- Margarita Lopez
CDP Employee of the Year-Jaime Macfarlane
HCV Employee of the Year- Cristina Staley and Kaitlyn Kopenen
Housing Maintenance Employee of the Year- Edward Jimenez
In Appreciation- Joan Serviss
Mark Bethel Scholarship Award- Carmen Jack
2023
HCV Employee of the Year- Vickie Ellexson
FSS Participant of the Year- Jasmine Valentine
Hero of Assisted Housing Award- Bruce Tran
Innovative Program of the Year- Glendale Homeless Master Services Agreement
Mark Bethel Scholarship Award- Christopher Groesbeck
2022
HCV Employee of the Year Nomination- Christina Cooley
Innovative Program of the Year- Community Development- City of Tempe’s Hometown Hero for All
Innovative Program of the Year- Housing- Pascua Yaqui Tribe- The Townhomes at Yaqui Square
In Appreciation- Mayor Skill Hall
Mark Bethel Scholarship- Irma Hollamby Cain
Download 2023 Nomination Packet
Nomination deadline extended through July 10, 2023