• 30th Annual NPH Leadership Awards

    Submission Deadline: 12:00pm PST on Friday, February 13. 2026
    • Instructions 
    • Every year NPH recognizes inspiring leaders at the Annual NPH Affordable Housing Leadership Awards. We invite you to help identify leaders in the community by submitting a nomination form. With your help, we hope to spotlight the remarkable leaders who have made impactful contributions. Please carefully read the information below to see how you can submit a nominee for this year's Awards, hosted on Thursday, April 30.

      Nominee Criteria (nominees must meet 2 or more)

      • Made significant and long-lasting contributions in our field
      • Advanced racial equity and equitable outcomes
      • Empowered and inspired the community around them
      • Led our work forward with innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and inclusiveness
      • Strengthened our movement through their advocacy work
      • Aligns with NPH’s organizational, campaign and program priorities and values

      Award Categories

      • Catherine A. Bauer Lifetime Achievement
      • Distinguished Public Official/Agency
      • Inspirational Non-Profit Leader
      • Partners in Community Development
      • Philanthropic Leader
      • Private Sector/Business Leader
      • Rising Star
      • Unsung Hero

      Please note that your nominee can be an individual, an organization, or a cohort of individuals or organizations.

      The Fine Print:
      Past awardees are not eligible to receive another award unless it's for the Lifetime Achievement Award. View our full list of past awardees.

      NPH Board members and staff are not eligible to receive an award. View our NPH Board and staff roster.

      You or your organization must be a current NPH member for your nomination to be considered. For membership information, visit our website or contact Oksana@nonprofithousing.org.

      Questions? Please email our Programs & Events Director Karin@nonprofithousing.org.

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