ANNUAL MEETING & HOUSING EXPO
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.
THE 33RD ANNUAL HAND HONORS
HOUSING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS HAND’s 2025 Housing Achievement Awards Are Closed. GENERATIONHAND SCHOLARSHIP The Scholarship Not Accepting Applications.
CHILDREN’S ESSAY CONTEST Youth between the ages HAND’s 2025 Children’s Essay Contest Is Closed. ANNUAL FUNDRAISER ARCHIVES Journey through twelve years of HAND’s past annual gatherings. 
With a focus on cultivating partnerships, the 33rd Annual HAND Honors embraced the theme of “In This Together” – acknowledging the challenges faced by the Capital Region and shining a spotlight on the exceptional work being done to create equitable communities. Check out the recap page to learn more about this event.
These awards recognize housing developments, leaders, and solutions across the Capital 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. Check out the past awardees listed here!
Application Portal Will Reopen in 2026. 
Annually, the GenerationHAND Scholarship awards a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 per year, renewable for four years) to college-bound high school seniors, residing in the DMV, who utilizing their talents to benefit our communities. Check out last year’s awardee and sponsorship opportunities here!
Application Portal Will Reopen in 2026.
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 gift card and a certificate of participation.
Application Portal Will Reopen in 2026.
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