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EHTF Announces 2007 ROOPH Award Winners
[February 06, 2007]
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Over 300 people packed the ballroom at the Crowne Plaza-Chateau Lacombe Hotel today as the winners of the Second Annual ROOPH Awards were announced at an awards luncheon to recognize outstanding organizations, people and housing in Edmonton.
The Edmonton Housing Trust Fund created the ROOPH awards to formally acknowledge the accomplishments of individuals, organizations and businesses who deal with affordable housing and homelessness issues.
“All of this year’s nominees were deserving of recognition. It was not easy for the jury to select a winner in each category,” said Trust Fund Chair Harvey Voogd. “This is the second year of the awards and we are thrilled with the response from the community and with the number of nominations we received,” Voogd added.
The Edmonton Housing Trust Fund has been a key funder of safe, affordable housing and support services for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in Edmonton since 1999. It is committed to raising funds in support of housing initiatives and support services targeted to low-income and disadvantaged individuals.
The City of Edmonton received a Special Recognition Award at today’s event for its vision, leadership, innovation and collaboration with the community around housing solutions to address the ongoing need for more affordable housing in the city.
The West Edmonton Interfaith Coalition on Poverty has been designated by the Trust Fund as the beneficiary of this year’s proceeds from the sales of luncheon tickets. The group provides food, clothing and referral services for housing to individuals and familites from west Edmonton.
THE WINNERS ARE:
Innovative Partnerships recognizes the use of partnerships between private, non-profit, and/or public entities to address homelessness or affordable housing needs and/or support services within our community.
Winner: Concept Developments Ltd. and the Umisk Affordable Housing Society.
Excellence in Building Desgn recognizes excellence in building design that incorporates features such as unique use of space, commitment to quality, accessibility, affordability, historic preservation and/or energy conservation.
Winner: L’Arche Ted Bradshaw Home
Outstanding Leadership in the Housing Sector recognizes housing professionals in promoting or developing housing or related services.
Winner: George Kelly, Edmonton Inner City Housing Society
Exceptional Volunteerism in the Housing Sector recognizes dedication to assisting in the promotion or development of housing or related services as an unpaid volunteer.
Winner: L’Arche Association of Edmonton Planning Committee
Outstanding Service for the Aboriginal Community recognizes an organization or individual who has made a positive impact on housing and/or support services for Aboriginal peoples in Edmonton.
Winner: Jennifer Hunter, Boyle Street Community Services
A list of all the nominees is available at www.ehtf.ca
For further information, contact:
Jim Molnar, EHTF Communications
(780) 944-5697 or cell (780) 405-0735
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