The 34th Annual Housing Management Conference (HMC) was held at the Galt House Hotel & Suites, May 19-21, 2009 and was sponsored by the Southeastern Affordable Housing Management Assoication (SAHMA) and Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC). The theme was “Housing Safari: Exploring the Housing Jungle” and brought a total of 682 industry personnel. The speakers provided useful information to help you deal with everyday monkey business and keep yourself out of the lion’s den.
Your safari survival guide includes crucial skills such as communication through the conflict, fair housing, Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) inspections, Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System (TRACS), and many others. Kentucky Housing Corporation and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will each provide overview sessions. There were tracks for maintenance personnel, service coordinators, elderly properties, owners and agents, Tax Credits, and family properties.
Parkinson’s Support Center of Kentuckiana was the 2009 HMC charity. The fundraising efforts include the famous silent action, a cookbook, and other fun activities.
During the closing session, the 2009 award recipients were announced. The following is a list of the nominations and award winners that were recognized at the 2009 conference. Congratulations to everyone and thank you for your continued commitment to the housing communities you represent!
KHC and HUD Awards
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HUD Awards
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Resident of the Year
Wilma Criswell, Beech Valley Manor
Nominations
Natasha Preston, Liberty Manor
Helen Metcalf, Watterson Lakeview Apartments
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Best New Project
Redbanks Regency Apartments,
Henderson County Healthcare Coporation
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Best Curb Appeal
Liberty Manor/Housing Authority of Greensburg
Nominations
Old Hartford Hills, Diversified
Hillview Terrace Apartments, NDC
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Best PRAC 202
McAuley Manor,
Mercy Senior Health Partners
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110 Percent Award
Peggy Joe Kirby, Carnaby Square Apartments/NDC Real Estate Management, Inc.
Nominations
Tammy Richards & Teresa Ward, Madison Towers, NDC
Mary Jo Wathan, Lee Manor, Diversified
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Best PRAC 811
Russellville Residence,
Lifeskills, Inc.
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Best Newsletter
Royal Arms/ALCO Management
Nominations
Burkesville Manor
Beech Valley
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Best Risk Sharing
Arbor Place Townhomes,
Winterwood, Inc.
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Most Improved Property
Arbors of Madisonville/Retiree Housing Management
Nominations
Guardian Court, Edgewood Management
Davis Apartments
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Best Service Coordinator of the Year
Terri Weber, Emerson Center
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Manager of the Year – Elderly
Jody Collins, Highland Terrace Apartments/Church Housing Association
Nominations
Gail Williamson, Robert Staggers Manor
Darlene Curry, Briarwood/Central State
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100% REAC Scores
Double 100% REAC Scores
Triple 100% REAC Scores
Quadruple 100% REAC Scores
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Manager of the Year – Family
Christy Lumpkins, Pine Creek-Hall's Lane/Winterwood
Nominations
Carol Tipton, Castle Village/Wallick
Cindy Gullett, Belmont Court/Alco Management
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Kentucky Affordable Housing Hall of Fame
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Manager of the Year – Special Needs Housing
Billy Carter/VOA Woodgreen
Nominations
Chris Raley, Tranquil House-St. Vincent DePaul
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SAHMA Poster Contest
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Outstanding Management Company
Christian Care Communities
Nominations
Central State Managers
J. Jerod
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Grand Prize Poster Art Winner
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Outstanding Property Supervisor
Joyce Bailey/Beacon Properties
Nominations
Marcie Casey, Central State
Brent Frost, TESCO
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Poster Art Winner
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Outstanding Elderly Property
Bowling Green Towers/ TESCO
Nominations
Fairington of Louisville, Gene Glick
The Moore Complex, Lake Cumberland MR Independent Living Co
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Poster Art Winner
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Outstanding Family Property
Woodside Park/Central State
Nominations
Eastridge Place, Central State
McCreary Apartments
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Communities of Quality Prize
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Outstanding Maintenance Person – Elderly
Danny Dickess, Unity Square/Cardinal Management
Nominations
Craig Saylor, Wilderness Trail/Cardinal Management
Randel Norris, Regency Park- Glasgow/Love Development
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Outstanding Maintenance Person – Family
Alan Alexander, Gainesway Village/Central State
Nominations
George Seitz, Woodside Park/Wallick
Billy Joe Botts, Tree Top/ ALCO Management
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Outstanding TRACS/Voucher Processing
Andrea Johnson/Wallick
Nominations
Debbe Goff/Cherokee Management
Jack Edwards, Unity Square/ Cardinal Management
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Thank you to each and every attendee who was present at conference. You do an outstanding job and you provide a great service for those seeking affordable housing within your communities. If you were unable to attend the 2009 conference we hope you will have the opportunity to join us next year!
Pictures
For pictures from the conference, click here.