Awards
Coalition awards honor excellence and commitment to home repair.
The Coalition offers two award programs:
- Pinnacle Awards: Prestigious, application-based awards to recognize excellence.
- Community Builders: Awarded to employees of member organizations who help create a thriving community of peer learning. This award is designated by Coalition staff.
Pinnacle Awards
Pinnacle awards are prestigious awards honoring nominees who have demonstrated excellence and commitment to home preservation. Awards will be presented at ReFrame Conference 2023 in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Four awards in 2023 recognize members and partners who champion home repair. In addition to winning a prestigious award, there is a monetary sum for winners or to their nominating organizations.
Use the drop-down below for details for each award, eligibility, and award sums. The deadline for all applications is Tuesday, August 1st. We are no longer accepting nominations for 2023.
Pinnacle of Excellence Award
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Submit one PDF or Word Document to the application form (max 4 pages) sharing:
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A case for why your organization demonstrates overall program excellence (program management, homeowner services, operational efficiencies, partnership development, communications, and/or volunteer engagement) and should be chosen above peers.
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Optional attachments (max of 3) can be provided, such as news articles, a letter of recommendation, or an impact report.
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Quantitative and Qualitative information is encouraged in your application. Please include any significant milestones, local awards, or recent achievements made by your organization.
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Please include if your organization has operated in a deficit within two years. Share if your organization predicts a deficit in your current fiscal year. Offer relevant justifications, if applicable.
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Finalists will be notified by September 15th.
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Winning organizations are not eligible to win again for at least four years. Winning organizations will be asked to have a representative on the selection committee for the following four years.
- Members must be current on dues for applications to be considered.
- Submit one PDF or Word Document (max two pages) sharing:
- Professional details about the nominee, including professional achievements, key contributions to your organization, and professional contributions to home repair and/or affordable housing.
- Optional attachments (max of 2), such as news articles or a resume, can be provided.
- Quantitative and Qualitative information is encouraged in your application. Please include any significant milestones, local awards, or recent achievements made by the nominee.
- Members must be current on dues for applications to be considered.
Eligibility & Application:
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Nominees must be current elected officials (state or federal preferred), appointed officials, or well-known public figures who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to affordable housing.
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Submit one PDF or Word Document (max two pages) sharing:
- Share how this official has positively affected affordable housing or your organization's ability to repair more homes, emphasizing home preservation, if applicable.
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Include if you have a personal connection to the legislator or their staff and if there are any currently scheduled upcoming meetings.
Eligibility & Application
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Nominees should be a business, nonprofit, or coalition/network with demonstrated financial and/or volunteer commitment to affordable housing.
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Members are welcome to coordinate to nominate any state or regional businesses or entities that have contributed substantially to a particular region. Mention group nominators in your application.
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Submit one PDF or Word Document (max two pages) sharing:
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Professional details about the nominee, including philanthropic commitment to affordable housing, key initiatives, volunteer commitment, region of investment, etc.
- Share why this partner deserves national recognition for their partnership.
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Include if you have a personal connection to the business or an employee and if there are any currently scheduled upcoming meetings.
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Remote recognition can be made possible on a flexible schedule if necessary, but honoree attendance at the conference is preferred.
Eligibility & Application
There is one universal application submission form. Most application content will be submitted as an attachment (.DOC or . PDF). Your attachments will be distributed to a review committee.
- Members must be current on dues to have their nomination considered.
- The deadline for all applications is August 1, 2023.
- Maximum application length and requested additional information is included in the drop-down section above.
- Members operate differently, and you know your organization best. While we have provided some prompts, we encourage you to use the space to represent your program or nominee how you see best. Page limits are designated in each award description.
- Click here to access the application submission form.
Reviewing Applications
Awards will be reviewed by staff, board members, and volunteer committee members. Email Melanie Campbell (melanie@coalitionforhomerepair.org) to volunteer as a peer reviewer. As a collaborative, peer-focused network, many of our reviewers will have prior knowledge of the work being done by a nominated organization. They may have professional relationships with their staff members. Review committees will not have current employees and/or board members of an award if a nominee represents their organization.
Award Timeline
Awards will be collected until Tuesday, August 1st, 2023. Finalists, if applicable, will be notified by Friday, September 15th. Awards will be presented at ReFrame Conference on Thursday, November 9th, 2023.
Awards Program Contact: Melanie Campbell, melanie@coalitionforhomerepair.org
Not sure if your nominee idea is the right fit? We encourage you to inquire with questions.
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