NAHRO Presents 2025 IRGE Award to David Silke
On Friday, July 18, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) honored David Silke with the 2025 International Research and Global Exchange Award. Silke is the Director of Insights and Operations at The Housing Agency in Ireland. The Housing Agency is a government body that works with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Local Authorities and Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) to provide housing and housing services.
“Housers across the world have much to learn from each other,” said NAHRO CEO Mark Thiele. “We appreciate David for the invaluable research and policy work he’s done throughout his career and for his willingness to reach across Europe and the world to share his insights and expertise. I’m excited to present this award to him.”
Silke previously worked in several Irish state bodies in research and policy roles, including: the Centre for Housing Research, the National Economic and Social Forum, the Combat Poverty Agency, and the Department of Social Security (UK). He has a Master’s Degree in Business Practice from the Irish Management Institute (IMI), a Master’s Degree in Social Policy and Planning from the London School of Economics (UK) and a Professional Diploma in Governance from the Institute of Public Administration. His primary degree is in Social Science from University College Dublin. Silke is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing, and a member of the CIH Ireland Board.
About NAHRO
NAHRO, which was established in 1933, is a membership organization of more than 26500 housing and community development providers and professionals throughout the United States. NAHRO members create and manage affordable housing for low- and middle-income families and support vibrant communities that enhance the quality of life for all. NAHRO members administer more than 3 million homes for more than 8 million people.
About the IRGE Award
The IRGE award was established in 1983 to acknowledge a person who has made contributions to the international community. It was originally named after John D. Lange, Executive Director of NAHRO from 1951 to 1970, who actively participated throughout his professional career in international exchange and, in his retirement, carried out executive service assignments in Argentina, Indonesia, and the Philippines.