The awards and recognition we’ve received over the years demonstrate our longstanding commitment to excellence in developing affordable housing and providing holistic resident services.
Top 50 Affordable Housing Developers
Affordable Housing Finance Magazine, 2018, 2016, 2015
Top 10 Nonprofit Developer
Affordable Housing Finance Magazine, 2018
Best Nonprofit to Work For
Nonprofit Times, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010
Best Place to Work in Virginia
Virginia Business and Best Companies Group, 2016, 2014
#2 Affordable Housing Developer in Virginia
Affordable Housing Finance, 2018, 2014
Best Large Affordable Housing Development
The Westerly, HAND, 2024
CoStar Impact Award
Multifamily Development of the Year for Washington D.C., The Westerly, 2024
Award for Religious Architecture
New Facilities, The Spire, 2022
Building Sustainability Award for Multifamily New Construction Project of the Year
The Apex, Viridant, 2021
Excellence in Affordable Housing
St. James Plaza, Urban Land Institute, 2020
Urban Catalyst Award
Channing E. Phillips Homes, American Institute of Architects, 2019
Best Affordable Housing Development in Virginia
St. James Plaza, Governor’s Housing Conference, 2018
Excellence in Construction
ABC Metro Washington, Mixed Use, St. James Plaza, Harkins Builders, 2018
Architectural Design Award
First Place New Construction, Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County, MD, Jackson Crossing, Bonstra-Haresign ARCHITECTS, 2016
Multifamily New Construction Project of the Year
Sustainable Leadership Awards, Viridiant (formerly EarthCraft Virginia), The Shell, Cunningham-Quill Architects, Harkins Builders, 2016
DesignARLINGTON Merit Award
Davis Place, Cunningham-Quill Architects, 2015
Excellence in Construction
ABC Metro Washington, The Shell, Harkins Builders, 2015
Enterprise Green Communities Certification
Key’s Pointe, 2014
Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award
Metropolitan/Urban Housing, Union Rowe, 2013
Design Award for New Construction
Montgomery County Affordable Housing Conference, The Macedonian, Bonstra-Haresign ARCHITECTS, 2013
Certified Organization for Resident Engagement & Services (CORES)
National certification program recognizes organizations with proven track record of providing quality resident services coordination in affordable rental housing, 2021
COVID-19 Community Hero for Outstanding Service
Arlington County, 2021
Innovation Award
MonteVerde Apartments Health and Wellness Program, Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition, 2019
Community Policing Partnership Award
Laney Parrott and Rebecca Koons, Arlington County Police Department, 2024
Game Changer Award
Virginia Housing Alliance, Milenka Coronel Samey, Assistant Director of Resident Services, 2023
Volunteer Arlington Youth Service Award
Ameerah Chaudry, AHC volunteer, 2021
Volunteer Arlington Lifetime of Service
Hanh Nguyen, former AHC employee and current volunteer, 2020
Safety Net Frontline Worker
Arlington Community Foundation, Norma Hernandez, Resident Services Manager, 2020
Community Builders Award
Norma Hernandez, AHC Resident Engagement Specialist, from Cherrydale-Columbia Masonic Lodge No. 42, 2024