The Top 40 Awards, Sponsored by the Virginia Housing Development Authority to Commemorate

The Virginia Housing Alliance presents 2017 Inductees to the Top 40 Network

VHA is pleased to invite submissions for the 2017 Inductees to the Top 40 Network recognizing Virginia’s emerging affordable housing and homeless service professionals who are demonstrating dynamic approaches in programs, services, development or finance. The mission of the Top 40 Network is “Connecting and developing leaders impacting housing through engaging opportunities for learning and relationship building to create transformation in the industry.” Induction into the Top 40 Network is more than a one-time award, but acceptance into a network of other housing professionals dedicated to continuing to strengthen housing opportunities in the Virginia.

The 2017 Inductees to the Top 40 Network will be recognized during the Virginia Housing Alliance’s Luncheon on June 15, 2017. Nominations are due April 21. See page 2 of this sheet for the nominations form.

For more information, contact Casey Natale at [email protected].

To be considered for selection a nominee must: . Have demonstrated professional excellence in Virginia’s housing industry and leadership in innovation. . Perform a majority of their professional responsibilities within Virginia. . Must be under 40 years of age at the time of the award. . Nominee must be willing support the mission and goals of the Top 40 Network through various networking and professional development initiatives. VHA is soliciting nominations for professionals employed within:

. Non-profit housing organizations. . Firms specializing in housing development, investment, finance, construction, property management, sales and/or consulting. . Redevelopment and housing authorities. . Local government housing and community development departments. . State and federal housing agencies. . Sectors with allied advocacy interests (ex: public school system, university, health care organization, mental health, reentry, etc.).

Nominations may be made by any member of the housing industry or homeless services field, and individuals may nominate as many candidates as they wish. Self-nominations will be accepted. Please email completed nomination forms to: [email protected]. Nominators are encouraged to include additional documentation including resumes, awards, letters of accommodation to support their nomination. The entry deadline is April 21. Nominee’s Full Name:

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List up to three references and contact information (phone and email): Name: Phone/email: Name: Phone/email: Name: Phone/email:

List nominee’s business or professional accomplishments: Include special recognitions, projects and achievements, affiliations, boards, etc.

Describe why you believe this person should be recognized as a 2017 Inductee to the Top 40 Network: What makes this nominee stand out from his or her peers?

Include any additional information that the selection committee should consider.

*Please note, Nominees will be contacted by the selection committee to confirm acceptance into the Top 40 Network.