2023 Annual Conference - Awards/Resolutions

Harry Howe, Chairperson (Marion, VA); Abraham Green, SERC-NAHRO Commissioner of the Year (Vicksburg, MS); & Johnny Johnson, Commissioner (Mississippi Regional HA IV)

Doris M. Campbell - Accepted by Ailrick D. Young, ED (Laurel, MS); Debra Taylor, ED (Columbus, MS); Jesse Norwood, Special Programs Coordinator (Prichard, AL); & Mary Eva Upshaw, Deputy ED (Eufaula, AL)

Four people standing next to each other while one holds an award.

Homer A. Day - Accepted by Shaundra Clark, ED (Tifton, GA); Debra Taylor, ED (Columbus, MS); Jesse Norwood, Special Programs Coordinator (Prichard, AL); & Mary Eva Upshaw, Deputy ED (Eufaula, AL)

Four individuals standing next to each other holding an award.

Alphonso Patrick - Accepted by Courtney Coleman, ED (Bessemer, AL); Debra Taylor, ED (Columbus, MS); Jesse Norwood, Special Programs Coordinator (Prichard, AL); & Mary Eva Upshaw, Deputy ED (Eufaula, AL)

A group of individuals accepting an award.

Collaboration Award - Presented to Auburn Housing Authority (AL)

Accepted by Sharon N. Tolbert, CEO (Auburn, AL), & Nolan Torbert, Sr., Commissioner (Auburn, AL)

Recognition for achievement to an agency for their involvement with a particular organization for the betterment of the agency and the residents they provide services for.

Various individuals gathering for an award acceptance.

Advocacy Award - Presented to The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (AL)

Accepted by Dontrelle Young-Foster, CEO (The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, AL) & Dennis Pantazis, Jr., Chairman (The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, AL)

Awarded to an agency that has made advocacy efforts that have made an impact via congressional interaction either on the local, state, or national level.

Community Impact Award - Presented to Augusta Housing Authority (GA)

Accepted by Reta Thomas, Director of Resident Services (Augusta, GA)

Presented to an agency that has made a positive community impact in their location that has provided a better community experience to those they serve. i.e., economic development, job creation within the HA, neighborhood initiatives, and partnerships with outside agencies to help the residents they serve.

Resident Services Award - Presented to Rocky Mount Housing Authority (NC)

Accepted by Jerry Harper, Resident Services Manager/Grant Writer (Rocky Mount, NC)

Awarded to an agency that provides excellent resident/client service programs such as community projects, educational training, self-sufficiency, youth, social service, elderly, or special needs programs.

A large group of people accepting an award.

Efficient Service Award - presented to and accepted by Justin Brooks, ED (South Mississippi HA)

Awarded to an agency that has improved and implemented a new organizational procedure and/or policy to efficiently and effectively service their residents in an extreme cost-saving method.

Left to Right. Back Row: Doris Richardson, ED (Evergreen, AL); Denise Dobbs, Ed (Aberdeen, MS); Susan Christophel, ED (Columbia County, FL); Sandra Strozier, President & CEO (Newnan, GA). Front Row: Christy Holland, ED (North Central FL Regional) & Charity Gilbert, ED (Royston, GA)

Sabrina Woodard, Awards Committee Chairman, & ED (Portland, TN) & Shaundra Clark, SERC President & ED (Tifton, GA)