Annual Housing Awards

Each year at our Annual Conference, the NC Housing Coalition recognizes those individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to advocate for affordable housing. The award categories are listed below.

Click here for information on previous years' winners.

Sister Barbara Sullivan Award (Volunteer of the Year)

Sister Barbara Sullivan Award (Volunteer of the Year) is given for devotion and commitment to finding viable solutions and improving housing conditions for low-income families through personal commitment and sacrifice as a volunteer.
 

Steven Whitesell Award (Professional of the Year)

Steven Whitesell Award (Professional of the Year) is given for making a significant impact on affordable housing through professional involvement by demonstrating efforts above and beyond normal role or duties as a housing Professional.

Bill Rowe Service to Affordable Housing Award

Last year, NCHC renamed its Service to Affordable Housing Award to the Bill Rowe Award, to honor his continued dedication to increase quality affordable housing and improve consumer protections in North Carolina. The award was created in honor of his role as a legislative advocate, legal resource, and community partner in the work for affordable housing.