The Home Ownership Participation for Everyone (HOPE) Awards is a national industry awards program that recognizes individuals and organizations that are making outstanding contributions to increase and sustain minority homeownership, revitalize communities, and expand affordable housing opportunities.
Winners receive $10,000 and paid travel expenses to attend the HOPE Awards in May 2011 in Washington, D.C.
Media Award
Recognizes an organization for its use of media (online, print, radio or television) to educate minority homebuyers about overcoming barriers to achieve or sustain homeownership; or to contribute to greater public awareness of the disparity in homeownership rates.
Criteria for Media Award
Impact (20 points) Entries must demonstrate success in educating minority homebuyers about overcoming barriers to achieve or sustain homeownership; or contribute to greater public awareness of the disparity in homeownership rates.
Innovation (10 points) Programs should demonstrate innovative thinking and include at least one element that is pioneering or distinctive.
Minority Focus (10 points) Programs must address barriers or homeownership needs specific to minority homebuyers.
Submission Instructions
Mail hardcopy materials to:
The HOPE Awards
National Association of Realtors
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Deadline
Entries must arrive by Friday, December 17, 2010. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Questions
Contact Sara Wiskerchen at 202/ 383-1013 or swiskerchen@realtors.org.