At the June 7, 2010 annual meeting of the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers (HAND), awards will be presented to organizations and individuals that have provided outstanding affordable housing projects, programs, and support for low- and moderate-income citizens of the greater Washington, D.C. metro area during 2009. All awards are open to HAND member projects and programs located in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area (Baltimore to Richmond). The purpose of the awards remains to recognize creative, innovative approaches in the industry which result in quality developments and programs. The winner in each category will receive a complimentary table of 10 and exhibit booth at the HAND Annual Meeting on June 7, at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner (a $600-$750 value).

Congratulations to the following winners of the 19th annual HAND Housing Achievement Awards.

Developer of the Year: Homes for America

Best Affordable Housing Project: Community Preservation and Development Corporation - Wheeler Terrace

Honorable Mention Affordable Housing Project: AHC Inc. - MonteVerde Apartments

BestCommunity Life Program: AHC Inc. - Resident Services Program for Children & Teens

Best Government Housing Initiative: Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs - Foreclosure Initiatives

Innovation: Alexandria Housing Development Corporation - The Station at Potomac Yard

Virginia Peters Nonprofit Friend of the Year: Michelle Krocker, Executive Director of NVAHA

President's Choice Award: Conrad Egan