The Virginia Housing Alliance presents

2016“Game Changer” Awards

What could be more important to the future of affordable housing than those professionals whose work “changes the game” for our clients, our communities, our industry?VHA is pleased to invite submissions for the 2016“Game Changer” Awards torecognize Virginia’s affordable housing leaders for major breakthroughs or outstanding achievements in the affordable housing industry and homeless services field. This can include achievement in housing programs, services, development, finance, education, health, and advocacy.We are looking for leaders whose recent efforts have made a critical difference in one of these achievement categories. We are seeking nominees from all regions of the state.

The 2016 Game Changers will be recognized during the VHC Housing Awards Luncheon on June 16, 2016. Nominations are due April 22.

Follow this link to the “Game Changer” Nomination Form. For more information, contact Rachel Bates at .

To be considered for selection a nominee must:

  • Demonstrate excellence in Virginia’s affordable housing industry and homeless services field and have made a contribution that has advanced or expanded our work and impact in a significant way.

VHA is soliciting nominations for professionals employed within:

  • Nonprofit housing organizations
  • Private firms specializing in housing development, investment, finance, construction, property management, sales, and/ or consulting
  • Redevelopment and housing authorities
  • Local and state government
  • Sectors with allied advocacy interests (ex: public school system, university, health care organization, mental health, reentry, etc.)

Nominators may make more than one nomination.

Please email completed nomination forms to: . The nominations should be no longer than 3 pages.

Nominee’s Full Name:
Company/Business Name:
Title/Position:
Business Address:
Daytime Phone Number (Area Code first:)
Email Address:
Nominator’s Full Name:
Company/Business Name:
Title/Position:
Daytime Phone Number (Area Code first):
Email Address:

List up to three references and contact information (phone and email):

Name: / Phone/email:
Name: / Phone/email:
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List nominee’s business or professional accomplishments:

Include special recognitions, projects and achievements, affiliations, boards, etc.

Describe why you believe this person should be recognized as a 2015 Game Changer Awards recipient:

What makes this nominee stand out with a particular achievement or contribution?

Include any additional information that the selection committee should consider.