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Press RoomNAHRO's
M. Justin Herman Award Given to Kurt Creager Contact: Liz Hennessy, 202-289-3500 ext. 280 or lhennessy@nahro.org WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 - The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment
Officials has selected Kurt Creager as the recipient of its 2004 M.
Justin Herman Award in recognition of his outstanding achievements and
innovation in the housing and community development field. The award
will be presented Oct. 13 at NAHRO's National Conference and Exhibition
in Creager has served as executive director of the Vancouver (Wash.) Housing Authority (VHA) for the past 12 years. In this position, he has lead the authority to its current position of prominence by encouraging employees to think outside the box and by conceiving and implementing housing projects that have garnered wide-spread community support. He is widely cited for his skill in coalition building, dedication to providing quality affordable housing, and innovative approach to solving the problems that face housing authorities across the nation. Creager's notable achievements at VHA include: developing a network of emergency shelters for families and youth in crisis; establishing transitional housing options for the homeless, including Central Park Place; and conceiving and implementing VHA's diversification strategy that covers nearly 2,000 housing units and will sustain the organization for many years. Creager was a founding member of the Washington State Housing Trust Fund advisory team, which has provided $420 million for affordable housing in Washington. He is a past NAHRO president (2001 to 2003) and senior vice president (1999 to 2001). "Kurt's dynamic leadership has been felt across Washington and the nation," NAHRO President Jim Inglis said. "We're proud to honor Kurt's commitment to housing initiatives and the actions he has taken to improve the lives of thousands of families." The M. Justin Herman Award is NAHRO's highest honor and most prestigious
award. It was developed to honor an exceptionally qualified person who
has made outstanding contributions to the quality of life through service
in the field of housing or community development.
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