2009 NHC & NYHC Awards Luncheon

Committee | Underwriters | Past Honorees | Media Release  

Since 1974, the New York Housing Conference (NYHC) and NHC Annual Awards Luncheon has saluted individuals and organizations that have made New York a better place to live and work. Each December, more than 1,300 people from across the country gather to honor these distinguished award recipients and mark another year in the dedicated effort to help ensure decent, safe and affordable housing.

The 2009 Luncheon was held at the Hilton New York on December 10 and featured the following honorees and speakers:

Clara Fox Award for Outstanding Achievement
Felice Michetti
Grenadier Realty Corp.

 Private Developer of the Year

BFC Partners

Donald Capoccia, Joseph Ferrara,
Brandon Baron

 Nonprofit Developer of the Year

Adam Weinstein

President and CEO, Phipps Houses

Public Service Award (co-recipients)

Priscilla Almodovar

Former President and CEO, nyhomes

Deborah VanAmerongen
Commissioner, NYS Division
of Housing and Community Renewal

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Keynote Speaker

The Honorable Shaun Donovan
Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Greetings
Commissioner Rafael Cestero
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development

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Additionally, there were two complimentary symposiums prior to the event, the Federal Policy Symposium, and the Young Leadership Council Symposium.

  • Federal Policy Symposium, Sponsored by Yuco Real Estate Company, Inc.

This symposium provided an in-depth discussion on all policy issues impacting the affordable housing incustry -- nationally and locally.

  • Young Leadership Council Symposium, Sponsored by Reznick Group

This gathering discussed some of the best housing developments of the year with the next generation of housing leaders.