The AHTCC’s 2022 Fall Meeting and Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Awards took place in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, September 20. The event featured remarks from Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Senator Todd Young (R-IN), as well as video remarks from Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Representative Don Beyer (D-VA).
Throughout the day, the AHTCC honored recipients of the 2022 Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Awards (Edson Awards), which recognize outstanding affordable housing developments financed with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit). All 10 award winners received recognition by at least one member of their delegation and by 13 members of Congress in total, who attended the event to present awards in-person, provided congratulatory videos or statements, or met with the winners in their offices on Capitol Hill.
During the event, the AHTCC also honored Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-02) with Affordable Housing Champion Awards for their leadership in advocating for affordable housing in Congress, designated the 2022 David Reznick Lifetime Achievement Award to Beth Stohr for her exemplary service to the affordable housing industry, and held timely panels on issues impacting the Housing Credit. Learn more about the event below.
Remarks from Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Todd Young (R-IN)
Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
Senator Todd Young (R-IN)
Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA) lead sponsors Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Todd Young (R-IN) addressed 2022 Fall Meeting and Edson Awards attendees.
Affordable Housing Champion Honorees
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Representative Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-02) were recognized with AHTCC Affordable Housing Champion Awards. While the members were unable to attend to accept their awards in person, Alex Igleheart from the office of Rep. Wenstrup (pictured below) accepted the award on the Congressman’s behalf during the event.
Additionally, both Sen. Schumer and Rep. Wenstrup provided video remarks addressing event attendees. Click on the videos below to hear their remarks.
Edson Award Presentations
Senator Maria Cantwell (far right) presented the 2022 Edson Award for St. Catherine De’ Vigri Villas located in Tieton, Washington at the AHTCC’s 2022 Fall Meeting and Edson Awards. From left to right: Keelan Naasz, Sandra Aguilar, and Bryan Ketcham of Catholic Charities Housing Services accepted the award.
Senator Maria Cantwell (far right) presented the 2022 Edson Award for Ridpath Club Apartments located in Spokane, Washington at the AHTCC’s 2022 Fall Meeting and Edson Awards. From left to right: Ali Schnitzer and Tara Nussbaum of R4 Capital, Lisa Vatske of the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, and Paul Mann of Ridpath Owners, LLC accepted the award.
Congressman Pete Aguilar (center) presented the 2022 Edson Award for Crestview Terrace located in San Bernardino, California at the AHTCC’s 2022 Fall Meeting and Edson Awards. Ariana Bendle (left) and Steve PonTell (right), both of National Community Renaissance, accepted the award.
Congressman Ron Kind (far right) presented the 2022 Edson Award for 1300 Residences located in River Falls, Wisconsin at the AHTCC’s 2022 Fall Meeting and Edson Awards. From left to right: Brad Kortbein of Cornerstone Architects, Paul Gerrard of Gerrard Companies, and Peter Kilde of West CAP accepted the award.
See all Edson Award winners and Congressional recognition here.
David Reznick Lifetime Achievement Award
The David Reznick Lifetime Achievement Award was designated to Beth Stohr for outstanding contributions to the affordable housing community. Beth accepted the award, which was presented by Kathy Bader of Tax Credit Strategies, during the 2022 Fall Meeting and Edson Awards.
See the congratulatory video for Beth here.
Remarks from Charles L. Edson
Charles L. Edson, an affordable housing luminary and namesake of the Tax Credit Excellence Awards, provided remarks for the 28th annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Awards.
Educational Panels
A discussion with key congressional staff was moderated by Emily Cadik, AHTCC Chief Executive Officer, and included Jessica Helmers, Office of Senator Todd Young (R-IN); Adam Carasso, Office of Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR); Alice Lin, Office of House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA-01); Stephen Simonetti, Office of the Second Congressional District of Indiana, formerly the Office of Representative Jackie Walorski (R-IN); and Alex Igleheart, Office of Representative Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-02).
The Regulatory Rundown: Administration Issues Impacting the Housing Credit panel was moderated by Nancy Amstadt, RBC Community Investments, and panelists included Sarah Brundage, Department of Housing and Urban Development; Marcea Barringer, Federal Housing Finance Agency; and Ellen Lurie Hoffman, Department of the Treasury.
The Housing Credit Investment Hot Topics panel was moderated by Ryan Sfreddo, Red Stone Equity Partners and AHTCC First Vice President, and panelists included Maria Bustria-Glickman, U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation; Phil Stoffregen, Pedcor Companies; Dudley Benoit, Alliant Capital; and Michael Novogradac, Novogradac & Company, LLP.
The 2022 Midterm Election Outlook was moderated by Matt Josephs, Local Initiatives Support Corporation and AHTCC President, and panelists included Anna Greenberg, GQR; Bill McInturff, Public Opinion Strategies; and Brian Nienaber, The Tarrance Group.
Congratulations Again to the 2022 Edson Award Winners
Thank You to Our 2022 Fall Meeting and Edson Award Sponsors
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