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.

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.

Previous winners:

• 2008: Eric Hoyle, Winston-Salem
• 2007: Amy Salahsour & Matthew Prentice, Appalachian State
• 2006: Ruth Roseboro, Morganton, NC

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.

Previous winners:

• 2008: Frankie Pendergraph, Pendergraph Management, LLC
• 2007: Michael Avery & Walter Hartman, City of New Bern
• 2006: Lane Sarver, The Sarver Group

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