NWACUHO provides funding for various programs on a regional, national, and international level, including scholarships and reduced rates for conferences and professional development activities, publications, committee work, and recognition. The following is a short list of the many initiatives that are supported by NWACUHO monies:
- Reduced member registration rates for the annual NWACUHO regional conference
- Scholarship funding for attendees at the National Housing Training Institute (NHTI)
- Funding for the “Best of the Northwest” program presentation at the ACUHO-I annual conference
- Hosting of the NWACUHO regional receptionat the ACUHO-I annual conference
- Funding for publications such as the New Professionals Handbook and The Soundings
- Funding for NWACUHO website hosting, maintenance and upgrades
- Funding for regional, state, and provincial drivein workshops
- Funding for Standing Committee work
- Scholarship funding for the “Outstanding New Professional” and “Excellence in Service” annual award recipients
- Funding for the Vennie Gore Scholarship Award recipient
- Partial funding for STARS College participants
Awards
NWACUHO recognizes a number of people who have been leaders, teachers, mentors, and have provided service to the association in many varied and important fashions.
NWACUHO presents several awards annually which include:
- David B. Stephen Award
- NWACUHO Award for Excellence in Service
- Kay Rich Lifetime Achievement Award
- Operations Award
- Best of the Northwest / Top 5 Conference Programs
- Annual Conference Case Study Competition
Scholarships
NWACUHO awards a number of scholarships yearly:
- NWACUHO New Professional Scholarships
- NWACUHO Vennie Gore Scholarship
- ACUHOI Conference New Professional Scholarship
- National Housing Training Institute Scholarship
- STARS Conference Scholarship