CED Advocate of the Year Award
The Community Economic Development Advocate of the Year Award is presented annually to a person or organization that has made significant contributions on behalf of our industry. The CEDAM Board of Directors selects the winner out of a pool of nominations.
The CDC Staff Person of the Year Award is given annually to an employee of a community development corporation that has demonstrated significant impact, initiative, creativity, and collaboration within a neighborhood or community.
The Julie Sandorf Award is presented to a tenant who has demonstrated leadership in advancing the goals and philosophy of supportive housing.
The Greenleaf Award is presented by the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness each year to an individual who gives more than 100 percent when helping those who are homeless or at risk for homeless.
The Michigan Home Ownership Achievement Award is awarded annually by the Michigan Home Ownership Coalition to a Disabled Home Buyer who has overcome numerous obstacles facing persons with disabilities as first time homebuyers.
Since November of 2003, the Housing Workgroup of the Michigan Association of Centers for Independent Living has worked single-mindedly and strategically among lawmakers to promote improved housing options for people with disabilities.
The Terrence R. Duvernay Award is a pinnacle for any career in the affordable housing industry. Duvernay, past Executive Director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, is the namesake of the award and has the distinction of creating some of the most successful and innovative housing finance programs in the United States. His work has been identified as some of leading causes of Michigan’s positive growth in affordable housing.
In winning this award, the recipient receives a significant cash award that they direct to the nonprofit organization of their choice, as well as recognition for their hard work. So many of the leaders in affordable housing live on a shoestring budget and advocate for one individual at a time.
The Community Economic Development Advocate of the Year Award is presented annually to a person or organization that has made significant contributions on behalf of our industry. The CEDAM Board of Directors selects the winner out of a pool of nominations.
- 2007 Winners: Senator Buzz Thomas, Minority Floor Leader, District 4 - Detroit, and Senator Ron Jelinek, District 21 - Three Oaks
- 2006 Winners: Robert S. Collier, President & CEO of the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF), Benita Melton, Program Officer with the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Eric Muschler, The McKnight Foundation
- 2005 Winners: Community Legal Resources and its Executive Director, Angela Zemoby and Director of Policy Projects, Katy Locker.
The CDC Staff Person of the Year Award is given annually to an employee of a community development corporation that has demonstrated significant impact, initiative, creativity, and collaboration within a neighborhood or community.
- 2007 Winner: Toby Budd, Community Development Manager, Community Action Agency of Jackson-Lenawee-Hillsdale
- 2006 Winner: Payson Tilden, Deputy Director for Housing and Energy, at Venture, Inc.
- 2005 Winner: Jarrett DeWyse
The Julie Sandorf Award is presented to a tenant who has demonstrated leadership in advancing the goals and philosophy of supportive housing.
- 2007 Winner: Ms. Sarah Conley
- 2006 Winner: Jaquetta Chen
- 2005 Winner: Marguerite Williams
The Greenleaf Award is presented by the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness each year to an individual who gives more than 100 percent when helping those who are homeless or at risk for homeless.
- 2006 Winner: Mitch Albom
The Michigan Home Ownership Achievement Award is awarded annually by the Michigan Home Ownership Coalition to a Disabled Home Buyer who has overcome numerous obstacles facing persons with disabilities as first time homebuyers.
- 2007 Winner: Joseph Gamble and Davian Green,
- 2006 Winner: Bessie and Dalphanie Allen
- 2005 Winner: Johnie Lockhart, Jr.
Since November of 2003, the Housing Workgroup of the Michigan Association of Centers for Independent Living has worked single-mindedly and strategically among lawmakers to promote improved housing options for people with disabilities.
- 2007 Winner: Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, Inc.
- 2006 Winner: Representative Lorence Wenke (R-District 63)
- 2005 Winner: MACIL Housing Workgroup
- 2007 Winner: Robin Grubbs, Executive Director, Traverse City, MI
Habitat for Humanity - Grand Traverse Region
- 2006 Winner: Mike Green, Executive Director, Harbor Habitat for Humanity, Benton Harbor, MI
- 2005 Winner: Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County
- 2007 Winner: Ivan Smith, Blue Water Habitat for Humanity
- 2006 Winner: Robert Spencer, Volunteer, Alpena Habitat for Humanity
- 2005 Winner: David McGuire
- 2007 Winner: Janice Blackman, Vice President of Community and Sustainable Development at LaSalle Bank in Troy, Michigan
- 2006 Winner: Patrick J. Lonergan, Vice President, Community Affairs for Fifth Third Bank
The Terrence R. Duvernay Award is a pinnacle for any career in the affordable housing industry. Duvernay, past Executive Director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, is the namesake of the award and has the distinction of creating some of the most successful and innovative housing finance programs in the United States. His work has been identified as some of leading causes of Michigan’s positive growth in affordable housing.
In winning this award, the recipient receives a significant cash award that they direct to the nonprofit organization of their choice, as well as recognition for their hard work. So many of the leaders in affordable housing live on a shoestring budget and advocate for one individual at a time.
- 2007 Winner: Ron Calery, Executive Director of the Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac Community Action Agency
- 2006 Winner: Gene Kuthy, Board Chairman of the Michigan Interfaith Loan Fund
- 2005 Winner: Noreen Keating, President and chief executive officer of Lighthouse of Oakland County
- 2004 Winner: Linda Smith, U-SNAP-BAC, Inc./USNAP-BAC Non-profit Housing Corporation
- 2003 Winner: Jonathan Bradford, Inner City Christian Federation
- 2002 Winner: Dr. Kenneth W. Bensen, Habitat for Humanity Michigan
Future Conferences
April 28-30, 2008
June 1-3, 2009
April 26-28, 2010
Michigan Conference on
Affordable Housing:
3300 Washtenaw Avenue
Suite 220
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Phone: 734-677-2270
Fax: 734-677-2407
E-mail: jdickie@ucia2.com
Affordable Housing:
3300 Washtenaw Avenue
Suite 220
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Phone: 734-677-2270
Fax: 734-677-2407
E-mail: jdickie@ucia2.com