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NAHMA Announces 2012 Poster Art Contest Winners

Artwork Celebrating the Imagination Wins 25th Annual Poster/Calendar Contest

Selections by NAHMA Explore “The Magical World of Books and Reading”

September 20, 2011, Alexandria, VA— The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) is proud to announce that the 25th edition of its Drug-Free Kids Calendar is now available for purchase. The calendars feature outstanding original artwork by children and seniors living in affordable housing.

In addition to the drug-free message, this year’s contestants were asked to create artwork that emphasized positive uses of time and the theme was “Open Doors with Your Imagination,” and the sub-theme was “Explore the Magical World of Books and Reading.”

The full-color calendars feature the artwork of children and seniors who reside in affordable, multifamily housing all across the country. Children (grades K-12), seniors (age 62 or older) and special needs residents competed in the national calendar contest and winners were selected by a panel of independent judges. Children and seniors competing in the national contest are selected from the thousands who participate in the regional poster contests sponsored by local Affordable Housing Management Associations (AHMAs) across the country.

The grand-prize winner receives a $2,500 scholarship from the NAHMA Educational Foundation, national winners receive $1,000 scholarships and Honorable Mentions receive a $100 scholarship. In addition, the grand-prize-winning artwork is printed on the cover of the 2012 calendar, with the other artwork appearing inside and on the back cover.

From the many entries NAHMA received, it’s clear that children (and senior citizens who care about children) find plenty to believe in and have strong role models they look up to. Like all children, those who live in affordable housing communities first have to believe they can succeed. Then it helps to have mentors and role models who can illuminate a positive path to happiness and success in life.

Calendars can be ordered from NAHMA’s website at http://www.nahma.org/store/index.html.
Because of its strong anti-drug message, the calendar is an allowable project expense for managers of housing subsidized by HUD and the Department of Agriculture. Tax credit properties that purchase calendars benefit twofold: by supporting the drug-free message and their own commitment to social services, and potentially obtaining more points in the funding-allocation process.

The grand-prize winner this year is Jordan Butler, a sixth grader from Warner Robins, Ga. His artwork will appear on the cover of NAHMA’s 2012 calendar. He also will receive a scholarship of $2,500 from the NAHMA Educational Foundation, as well as a trip to Washington, DC, where he will be honored at NAHMA’s Fall Meeting in October 2011.
Jordan’s artwork was selected from among thousands of entries that were submitted to the AHMAs nationwide. Each AHMA judged its entries and then forwarded the very best on to NAHMA for the national judging. The artwork was categorized by grade, with winners selected from each category (grades K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, seniors and special needs residents).
Below is a complete list of contest winners (along with the name and location of their apartment complex, the name of the housing management company, and the local AHMA). For more information about the contest or to contact a local AHMA, see NAHMA’s website at www.nahma.org

Grand Prize Winner

Jordan Butler, Grade 6, Randall Heights Apts., Warner Robins, GA, Hallmark Mgmt., SAHMA

Winners:

Adaw Bagat, Grade 10, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, AZ, Biltmore Properties, AHMA Pacific Southwest
Abimbola Bolarinwa, Grade 2, Oak Court Apts., Palo Alto, CA, Palo Alto Housing Corp., NCNH
Marian Daniels, Senior, Labelle Towers, Highland Park, MI, CSI Support & Development Services, MAHMA
Zudarius Glass, Grade 2, North Hills Manor, Meridian, MS, Interstate Realty Mgmt., SAHMA
Makayla Mason, Grade 4, Stratton Hill Park Apts., Worcester, MA, Corcoran Mgmt., NEAHMA
Carol Matthews, Senior, St. Francis Manor, Sacramento, CA, Eugene Berger Management Corporation, NCNH
Emari Moody, Grade 1, North Hills Manor, Meridian, MS, Interstate Realty Mgmt., SAHMA
Greg Moore, Grade 12, The Fairways, Worcester, MA, First Realty Mgmt., NEAHMA
Miranda Morgan, Grade 7, Bay Village Apts., Fall River, MA, First Realty Mgmt., NEAHMA
Setbonyem Quire, Grade 9, Oxford Gardens, Providence, RI, First Realty Mgmt., NEAHMA
Bette Shapiro, Senior, Ocean Park Villas, Santa Monica, CA, G & K Mgmt., AHMA Pacific Southwest
Jonathan Tucker, Grade 12, Council Groves Apts., Missoula, MT, Tamarack Property Mgmt., Rocky AHMA
Eugene Weasel, Jr., Grade 9, Council Groves Apts., Missoula, MT, Tamarack Property Mgmt., Rocky AHMA

Honorable Mentions:

Passone Nettles, Grade 11, Rolling Hills, Pottstown, PA, Interstate Realty Mgmt., PennDel AHMA
Jazmin Moreno, Grade 8, Fawn Ridge Apts., The Woodlands, TX, Summit Housing Partners, AHMA East Texas
Robbie George, Grade 7, Winteringham Village, Toms River, NJ, Interstate Realty Mgmt., JAHMA
Lexanni Carrillo, Grade 1, Casa de Manana, Corpus Christi, TX, Wedge Mgmt., Southwest AHMA

Calendars may be ordered beginning now by calling (703) 683-8630 ext. 15 or ordering from NAHMA’s website at www.nahma.org. The calendars cost $5.50.

About NAHMA:
NAHMA is the leading advocate for multifamily property owners and managers whose mission is to provide quality affordable housing. NAHMA holds a unique position in the industry as the advocate for professional standards. It supports legislative and regulatory policy that promotes the development and preservation of affordable housing, is a vital resource for technical education and information, fosters strategic relations between government and industry and recognizes those who exemplify the best in affordable housing. Founded in 1990, NAHMA's membership today includes the industry's most distinguished multifamily owners and management companies.

About the NAHMA Educational Foundation:
The NAHMA Educational Foundation is organized and operated exclusively as a Section501(c) 3 charitable organization. Founded in October 1994, the NAHMA Educational Foundation works in tandem with its sister organization, the 501(c) 6 National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA), to advocate a supply adequate to meet the growing need for multifamily, residential affordable housing by bringing nationwide attention to the necessity of preserving decent and safe housing. The primary purpose of the NAHMA Educational Foundation is to:
(a) Engage in activities and make grants and contributions to assist in relief of the poor or of the underprivileged; and
(b) Promote scholarship and drug-free activities.
The Foundation accepts contributions (tax deductible) at any time during the year.

The Foundation accepts contributions (tax deductible) at any time during the year. For more information, contact Elizabeth Tucker at Elizabeth.Tucker@nahma.org.

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