THA OUTSIDE THE BOX AWARD
The Texas Housing Association “Outside the Box” Award was conceived and first awarded in 2011. Two “Outside the Box” awards are given to PHAs that have implemented particularly innovative programs for their agency or their residents—one for PHAs with 500 or fewer units; one for PHAs with more than 500 units.
Submissions are requested in the spring of each year. The Member Services Committee reviews the submissions and determines the winners. Winners are recognized at the Annual Conference in August.
Winners – Small Public Housing Agency
2016
Denison Housing Authority – POOF (Pictures of our family) project
2015
Malakoff Housing Authority – Resident Community Garden
2014
Groesbeck Housing Authority – The Book Club
2013
Stanton Housing Authority – Resident Rewards Marketplace
2012
Edgewood Housing Authority – Summer Day Camp Program
2011
Taft Housing Authority – Check-Mate Summer Program
Winners – Large Public Housing Agency
2016
Baytown Housing Authority – Fraud: You CAN Make a Difference!
2015
San Antonio Housing Authority – Bibliotech Digital Library
2014
Texarkana Housing Authority – Agriculture Awareness Fair and Community Garden
2013
Houston Housing Authority – Housing Houston’s Heroes Project
2012
Wichita Falls Housing Authority – Painting a Wall, Building a Bridge Project
2011
Texarkana Housing Authority – Recycled Doors Art Project