October 10, 2004
SDHDA Seeks Nominations for Friend of Housing Awards
(Pierre) – The South Dakota Housing Development Authority announced today that it is seeking nominations for its annual Friend of Housing Awards. South Dakota enjoys a tradition of excellence in affordable housing, largely as a result of the efforts of organizations and individuals around the state who are committed to improving access to affordable housing and enhancing the quality of life for its residents. The annual Friend of Housing Awards takes the opportunity to honor these South Dakotans.
Awards are given in two categories: Individual and Organization. Nominees must have been instrumental in creating and/or supporting affordable housing, implementing housing-related programs, educational efforts, or helping others solve housing problems. The honorees will be announced at the South Dakota Housing Development Authority's Friend of Housing Awards Luncheon on November 22, 2004, during their Annual Housing Conference.
If you know of an organization or individual who has made an outstanding commitment to affordable housing in South Dakota, please make your nomination at www.sdhda.org/2004. For more information contact Shalista Anderson at 605-773-3363 or by e-mail at shalista@sdhda.org.
Nominations should include the complete name, organization name, title, address, telephone, e-mail address and fax numbers for the nominator and a detailed reason why they are a Friend of Housing.
Nomination Deadline is October 22, 2004.
Past recipients of Friend of Housing Awards include Neighborhood Housing Services of the Black Hills in Deadwood, Yankton Housing and Redevelopment Commission, the Northeast South Dakota Action Program in Sisseton, Development for the Disabled, Inc., Harvey Mills of Brookings, Bill Earley of Sioux Falls, Terry Pearman of Eagle Butte, and Dr. Ken Halverson of Yankton.
The South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is an independent, quasi-public agency that finances and develops affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate-income residents throughout South Dakota. SDHDA is totally self-supporting and receives no tax money, appropriations or other funding from the State. SDHDA does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, handicapped, familial status or national origin.
