2006 Winners

2007 Calendars Feature Outstanding Artwork by Kids and Seniors
Living in Affordable Housing

September 15, 2006, Alexandria, Va. - NAHMA Drug-Free Kids Calendars for 2007 are now on sale for the modest price of $5.50 each from the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA).

The full-color calendars feature the artwork of children and seniors who reside in affordable, multifamily housing all across the country. More than 130 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 this past June. 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 across the country.

The grand-prize winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship from the NAHMA Educational Foundation in the form of a U.S. Savings Bond, national winners receive a $1,000 Savings Bond and Honorable Mentions receive a $100 Savings Bond. In addition, the grand-prize-winning artwork is printed on the cover of the 2007 calendar, with the other artwork appearing inside and on the back cover.

The 2007 calendar is sponsored in part by Quadel Consulting, headquartered in Washington, DC. Since 1982, Quadel has had a close working relationship with the HUD subsidized multifamily industry through its training programs and consulting on compliance and regulatory matters. Over the past five years this relationship has become even closer, as Quadel has worked in four states as Section 8 Multifamily Contract Administrators. "Through this long-term association we have come to have enormous respect and admiration for the for-profit and non-profit owners and managers who have made long-term commitments to providing high quality affordable housing to lower income families and individuals," said Edward Symes III, Quadel's executive vice president. "For many owners, commitment to residents has meant providing important services in addition to housing. The NAHMA annual calendar is but one example of owner concern for resident well-being extending beyond affordable, well-managed housing. We thank NAHMA members for this commitment and are pleased to join members in support of the calendar project."

The theme for the calendar, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, is "Believe to Succeed," with a sub-theme of "Find Good Role Models." 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.

This year's grand-prize winner is Jarrod Evans, age 18, of Worcester, Mass. In addition to his scholarship, Jarrod will be honored at the NAHMA Fall Meeting October 15-17, 2006, in Washington, DC.

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, while potentially obtaining more points in the funding-allocation process.

Calendars may be ordered by calling (703) 683-8630 or ordering from NAHMA's webstore. Calendars cost $5.50 each.

NAHMA is the leading advocate for multifamily property managers and owners whose mission is to provide quality affordable housing. NAHMA 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 management companies and owners.

The Winners:

Grand Prize Winner Jarrod Evans Age: 18 City/State: Worcester, MA Property: Mountain Village Apartments Management Company: First Realty Management Corp. AHMA: NEAHMA	Adriana Carrillo Age: 13 City/State: Laredo, TX Property: Laredo Manor Apartments Management Company: Wedge Management AHMA: SWAHMA
Hakop Davtian Age: 13 City/State: Sun Valley, CA Property: Strathern Park Apartments Management Company: Thomas Safran & Associates AHMA: AHMA PSW	Judy Eriksen Age: Senior City/State: Riverside, CA Property: Santa Fe Apartments Management Company: RPK Development Corp. AHMA: AHMA PSW
Susanna Fang Age: 16 City/State: Honolulu, HI Property: Kukui Tower Management Company: EAH, Inc. AHMA: AHMA NCNH	Markim Felix Age: 12 City/State: Toms River, NJ Property: Winteringham Village Management Company: Interstate Realty Management Co. AHMA: JAHMA
I-Kirra Felix Age: 10 City/State: Toms River, NJ Property: Winteringham Village Management Company: Interstate Realty Management Co. AHMA: JAHMA	Evelyn Gutierrez Age: 17 City/State: San Marcos, CA Property: Mariposa Apartments Management Company: Solari Enterprises AHMA: AHMA PSW
Rico Hatten Age: 15 City/State: Kosciusko, MS Property: Cannonade Apartments Management Company: Interstate Realty Management Co. AHMA: SAHMA	Julian Landeros Age: 9 City/State: San Antonio, TX Property: West Durango Plaza Apartments Management Company: Wedge Management AHMA: SWAHMA
Deniece McGavin Age: Senior City/State: San Bernardino, CA Property: Arrowhead Vista Apartments Management Company: SK Management AHMA: AHMA PSW	Carol Matthews Age: Senior City/State: Sacramento, CA Property: St. Francis Manor Management Company: Eugene Burger Property Management AHMA: AHMA NCNH
Darianna Rios-Pedraza Age: 6 City/State: Laredo, TX Property: Laredo Manor Apartments Management Company: Wedge Management AHMA: SWAHMA	Jonathan Tucker Age: 12 City/State: Missoula, MT Property: Council Groves Apartments Management Company: Tamarack Property Management Co. AHMA: Rocky AHMA

Honorable Mentions: