ANNUAL HAND HONORS

Recognized as the industry’s networking event of the year, HAND’s annual awards program and fundraiser hosts over 1,400 professionals working in various aspects of the affordable housing and community development sector in the Capital Region of Baltimore, Washington and Richmond.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

HOUSING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

These awards recognize outstanding and innovative housing developments, programs and solutions across the metropolitan region. Submit your best work for a chance to elevate your organization, stand out among your peers and highlight your contribution to building thriving communities.

Apply below and review
the submission guidelines here.

AWARDS APPLICATION

CHILDREN’S ESSAY CONTEST

Youth between the ages
six through twelve, who
also reside in a HAND
member’s property are
eligible to participate in
our Children’s Essay Contest
for a chance to win a $500 cash
prize! The runners-up will receive a $30 gift card and a certificate of participation.

Download the application
and submission guidelines below.

APPLICATION & SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The award and essay contest submission deadline is April 14th, 2023.

ANNUAL MEETING & EXPO ARCHIVES

Journey through ten years of HAND’s past annual meetings!