Applications are now being accepted for the fifth HOPE (Home Ownership Participation for Everyone) Awards. The HOPE Awards is a national industry awards program that recognizes individuals and companies that are making outstanding contributions increase minority homeownership and expand housing opportunities.
The HOPE Awards is sponsored by a partnership of real estate associations; awards are conferred every other year. HOPE Awards winners receive $10,000, national media coverage, paid travel expenses to attend and speak at a minority housing symposium, and recognition at the HOPE Awards Gala in May 2009 in Washington, D.C.
The categories for the HOPE Awards are Finance, Homeownership Education, Leadership, Media, Project of the Year, Public Policy and Real Estate Brokerage. Entries are evaluated by a panel of distinguished judges, based on the impact of the nominee's work in promoting minority homeownership, focus on affordability, use of innovative ideas, and acceptance by the minority community.
Individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and state and local agencies are eligible. Self-nominations are encouraged. For more information (after March 5) go to http://www.hopeawards.org/
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