For immediate release:
September 4, 2024
Contact:
Ashley Jared, 515.452.0474
DES MOINES – The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) today recognized outstanding housing initiatives and leaders through the annual HousingIowa Awards at the 2024 HousingIowa Conference in Des Moines. The HousingIowa Awards recognize outstanding programs, projects and professionals for leadership and innovation in advancing housing opportunities for Iowans.
The award categories include: Single-Family Development, Multifamily Development, Innovation, Special Needs Development, Kay Anderson Friend of Iowa and the Mark Sertterh Friend of Housing Award.
HousingIowa Award nominations are accepted each year and an independent panel of judges determines the statewide award winners.
2024 HousingIowa Award Winners:
Single-Family Development
Project: Hillside Estates, Council Bluffs
Development Partners: Turn the Paige Construction, Iowa West Foundation, the City of Council Bluffs, NeighborWorks Home Solutions and Habitat for Humanity of Council Bluffs
Multifamily Development
Project: Boulevard Apartments, Marion
Developer: Talon Development
Innovation Award
Project: WE Build Waterloo Introduction to Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Honoree: Hawkeye Community College
Special Needs Development
The Heights, Cedar Rapids
Developer: City of Cedar Rapids
Mark Sertterh Friend of Housing Award
Hope Metheny, YSS
Kay Anderson Friend of Iowa Award
J’nae Peterman, Housing Fund for Linn County
