Housing Awards — Best Practices in Affordable Housing
What is the Housing Awards Program is about?
CMHC established the Housing Awards Program in 1988 to recognize significant contributions to the advancement of Canadian housing. The Housing Awards are presented every second year. Through the Housing Awards Program, the very best practices in housing are identified and celebrated, and then shared with communities across the country.
How are entries judged?
Entries are judged by an independent national committee made up of housing industry experts and representatives from business and academia.
The deadline for applications was April 5, 2006.
Winners will receive recognition on the national stage
On November 6, 2006, CMHC will present up to 16 awards to honour the nation's Best Practices in Affordable Housing.
- Winners of the Housing Awards will receive national recognition for their affordable housing solution.
- Winners will meet and network with CMHC's partners and housing representatives from across the country.
- Winners will have the opportunity to promote their award-winning initiatives at housing-related events in their regions, or in other parts of Canada.
What do previous winners have to say about winning a Housing Award?
Listen to testimonials from previous Housing Award winners and see photos of their winning projects! (This presentation requires Flash which may be downloaded free of charge)
What categories are included in the 2006 Housing Awards?
- Buildings
- Housing Finance
- Neighbourhoods
- Housing with Resident Services
- Aboriginal Housing *New for 2006!*
Further Information
If you have any questions on the Housing Awards, please send an e-mail to hap@cmhc.ca or mail to:
Project Officer
Responsive Programs
Policy and Research Division
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
700 Montreal Road
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0P7
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