2008 Calendar Order Form
2008 Poster/Art Contest Rules for 2009 Calendar
2008 Calendars Feature Outstanding Artwork by Kids and Seniors
Living in Affordable Housing
Art Contest Winners Depict a World of Hope For Residents of Affordable Housing
Alexandria, VA – For the 21st year, the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) is proud to announce the winners of its annual art/calendar contest, whose traditional anti-drug message was complemented by the theme of “A New World of Hope,” with a sub-theme promoting “The Promise of Technology.”
Thousands of children and elderly or disabled residents nationwide who live in affordable homes owned or operated by a member of NAHMA and/or a local Affordable Housing Management Association (AHMA) participated in the contest. 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 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.
This year’s grand-prize winner is Sergio Rodriguez, a 12th-grader who lives in the Astoria Gardens Apartments in Sylmar, Calif. His entry was submitted by AHMA-Pacific Southwest. Rodriguez’s artwork will grace the cover of NAHMA’s 2008 calendar. He will also receive a $2,500 U.S. Savings Bond from the NAHMA Educational Foundation, which will be presented in Washington, D.C. at NAHMA’s fall meeting October 28-30, 2007.
In addition to Rodriguez’s cover art, 12 additional winners will have their work displayed on the inside the pages of the 2008 calendar. Each of these winners will receive a $1,000 Savings Bond from the Foundation. Seniors who win receive cash awards made in the name to their community for use in purchasing a gift that will benefit all of the community’s residents (e.g., books for the library, appliances for a community room, etc.). These winners will also appear in the 2008 calendar. Artwork that earned an Honorable Mention will be featured in a special section of the calendar.
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
Sergio Rodriguez
Grade: 12
City/State: Sylmar, CA
Property: Astoria Gardens Apartments
Management Company: Solari Enterprises
AHMA: AHMA PSW |
Shurman Ballenger
Grade: Senior
City/State: Columbus, OH
Property: The Commons at Grant
Management Company: National Church Residences
AHMA: MAHMA
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Tagoui Davitan
Grade: 9
City/State: Sun Valley, CA
Property: Strathern Park Apartments
Management Company: Thomas Safran & Associates
AHMA: AHMA PSW
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Judy Eriksen
Grade: Senior
City/State: Riverside, CA
Property: Santa Fe Apartments
Management Company: RPK Development Corp.
AHMA: AHMA PSW |
Yisell Delgado
Grade: 6
City/State: Jersey City, NJ
Property: Brunswick Estate
Management Company: Essex Plaza Management
AHMA: JAHMA
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I-Kirra Felix
Grade: 4
City/State: Toms River, NJ
Property: Winteringham Village
Management Company: Interstate Realty Management Co.
AHMA: JAHMA
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Isaac Flores
Grade: 11
City/State: Edinburg, TX
Property: Sherwood Apartments
Management Company: Wedge Management
AHMA: SWAHMA |
Sylvia Flores
Grade: Special Needs
City/State: Edinburg, TX
Property: Sherwood Apartments
Management Company: Wedge Management
AHMA: SWAHMA |
Adrian Garcia
Grade: 6
City/State: Edinburg, TX
Property: Sherwood Apartments
Management Company: Wedge Management
AHMA: SWAHMA |
Quadir Harris
Grade: 11
City/State: Memphis, TN
Property: Rolling Hills Apartments
Management Company: Alco Management
AHMA: SAHMA |
Erian Moody
Grade: 1
City/State: Meridian, MS
Property: North Hills Manor
Management Company: Interstate Realty Management
AHMA: SAHMA |
Miracle Posey
Grade: 3
City/State: Natchez, MS
Property: Riverbreeze Manor
Management Company: Interstate Realty Management
AHMA: SAHMA |
Darianna Rios-Pedraza
Grade: 1
City/State: Laredo, TX
Property: Laredo Manor Apartments
Management Company: Wedge Management
AHMA: SWAHMA |
Sarah Tucker
Grade: 8
City/State: Missoula, MT
Property: Council Groves Apartments
Management Company: Tamarack Property Management Co.
AHMA: Rocky AHMA |
Honorable Mentions:
Andrea McCord
Grade: 11
City/State: Philadelphia, PA
Property: Center Post Village Apartments
Management Company: Courtland Management Services
AHMA: PennDel AHMA
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Jovanny Rivera
Grade: 7
City/State: Worcester, MA
Property: Mountain Village
Management Company: First Realty Management
AHMA: NEAHMA
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