Awards & Recognitions

• Certificate of Appreciation; 6/7/07
  Certificate of Appreciation from USDA Rural Development awarded to Burbank Housing
  "In Appreciation of Housing the Two Story Construction Training for all CA Mutual Self-Help Grantees."
• Affordable Housing 2007 ; 6/1/07
  North Bay Business Journal
  "Olive Grove Burbank Housing, Best in Residential Real Estate."
• California Housing Consortium, 2007 California Housing Hall of Fame; 5/8/07
  "Burbank Housing, In recognition of the long-standing contribution to fostering the creation of affordable housing throughout California."
• Affordable Housing Finance; 5/1/07
  The AHF 50, Exclusive Survey Ranks Top Owners, Developers #41
  "The majority of Burbank Housing’s units are family rental, and most are for very low income tenants. The organization has a mutual self-help housing program to provide homeownership opportunities to low- and moderate-income first-time buyers."
• Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma; 2/27/07
  Presenting a County of Sonoma Jefferson Award to Burbank Housing
  "NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVED on behalf of the citizens of the County of Sonoma this Board of Supervisors hereby bestows one of the first Sonoma County Jefferson Awards to Burbank Housing for their “Excellence in Community Service and Community Leadership. "
• Leadership Santa Rosa; 2/14/07
  Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce; 2007
  "Honors John Lowry for Leadership Excellence in the Field of Planning & Development "
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Housing Assistance Council; 12/1/06
  Presented to Burbank Housing
  "For Your Participation In The Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program"
• Friends of HAC, Housing Assistance Council; 10/1/06
  Presented to Burbank Housing
  "With our deepest appreciation for your support"
• Certificate of Appreciation from the Girl Scouts of Konocti Council; 5/1/06
  To Burbank Housing Management Corporation
  "In grateful recognition for the excellent support for Girl Scouts of Konocti Council, 2005-2006"
• California Legislature Assembly Resolution; 9/9/05
  Members Resolution #2469
  "Commending Burbank Housing Development Corporation"
• Certificate of Special Recognition; 9/9/05
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation from Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey
  "In Recognition of 25 years of Leadership in Creating Affordable Housing for Sonoma County"
• City of Santa Rosa Proclamation; 9/9/05
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation
  "To congratulate Burbank Housing Development Corporation on its twenty-fifth anniversary"
• Certificate of Appreciation from the Girl Scouts of Konocti Council; 9/9/05
  Burbank Housing 2002-2005
  "Thanks you for your assistance and support on behalf of the girls living in your developments"
• Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma; 8/23/05
  Resolution #05-0757
  "Congratulating Burbank Housing Development Corporation on their twenty-fifth anniversary"
• 2005 Housing Hero Award; 5/16/05
  To John Lowry from Sonoma County Housing Coalition 2005 Affordable Housing Week
  "For His Unwavering Commitment, Dedication & Action in the Creation of Housing for a Balanced Community"
• Community Impact through Partnership; 12/2/04
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation from the United Way of Sonoma – Mendocino – Lake
  
• Resolution by the Board of Supervisors; 5/13/03
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation, proclaiming May 10, 2003 through May 18, 2003 as Affordable Housing Week in Sonoma County
  
• 2001 Sponsor of the Year; 10/30/01
  Burbank Housing Development Corporation from Merritt Community Capital Corp's Board of Directors
  "For its leadership in developing affordable housing projects in Northern California"
• Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma; 5/1/01
  "Honoring local organizations that provide services to Sonoma County Adults that are homeless and mentally ill"
• Resolution by the Honorable Wesley Chesboro, 2nd Senatorial District; 3/21/00
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation
  
• 1999 HUD Best Practice Award; 7/1/99
  To Apple Valley Lane
  "Building a Better Tomorrow"
• Senate Certificate of Recognition; 6/23/99
  To the Community of Papago Court Apartments, Burbank Housing Development Corporation, PG&E, and Releaf
  "In Honor of the Dedication of the Papago Community Garden and the Jay Stromgen Memorial Tree"
• Conferred upon Katherine Austin, A1A; 1/1/99
  Architects for Excellence in the Design of Parkland Senior Apartments.
  
• Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program; 12/9/98
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation
  "For Successful use of SHOP in the Completion of 23 Units of Self-Help Homes"
• Outstanding Planning Award; 6/16/98
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation, For Tower Apartments From Northern Section, CA Chapter American Planning Assoc.
  "Specific Planning Project of Unusually High Merit"
• 25th Anniversary Self-Help Housing Grantee Award; 12/1/96
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation
  "For Contributing to the 25 Years of Success for Mutual Self-Help Housing"
• Certificate of Special Congressional; 8/9/96
  Recognition to Burbank Housing Development Corporation
  "Outstanding Community Leadership in the Creation of Affordable Housing"
• Proclamation of Rural Community Assistance Corp.; 2/23/96
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation for Harvest Grove Apartments
  
• Maxwell Awards of Excellence; 5/12/93
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation for Hendley Circle
  "Finalist, for the program for the production of low-income housing"
• Social Compact with America's Neighborhoods;
  "Board of Directors recognizes Burbank Housing Development Corporation as a Partner in the Social Compact with America's Neighborhoods"
• 2005 Community Impact Award;
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation from Northern California Community Loan Fund
  "With deep appreciation"
• Spring Up Award;
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation from the Springs Resource Center
  ""...for being an inspiring model of resiliency and contributing so richly to the health and vitality of the "Springs" community""
• Community Partnership Award of the Federal Home Loan Bank System;
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation and Calif. Federal Bank
  "Presented for their Outstanding Efforts on Round Walk Village, Petaluma CA"
• Columbia Housing;
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation
  "159 Units of Affordable Housing; Old Elm Partners Limited Partnership, Jay's Place Limited Partnership, and Firehouse Village Limited Partnership"
• Local Initiatives Support Corp.;
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation from the Calif. Equity Fund
  "Commemorating your Leadership and Commitment to Meeting California's Affordable Housing Needs"
• Single Family Housing Plans Contest;
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation from the Rural Community Assistance Corp.
  "For Participating in the 2001 National Rural Development Conference"
• Merit Award: Neighborhood Enrichment 2000;
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation for Deturk Commons, From the City of Santa Rosa
  
• 1999 Architectural Design Awards, Honorable Mention;
  From the Redwood Empire Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
  
• Appreciation for Participation; 1998-1999;
  (First Annual Internship Program for Students of Color) To Burbank Housing Development Corporation
  
• The Jay Stromgen Spirit of Caring Award 1998;
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation for Apple Valley/Papago Court Youth Project
  
• Building Innovation in Home-Ownership Award 1997;
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation from US Dept. of Urban Development on behalf of National Partners in Homeownership
  "In Recognition of Your Significant Contribution to Expanding Affordable Home-Ownership Opportunities Through Innovation in Construction and Development of Wisteria"
• Certificate of Appreciation; 1996-1997 school year;
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation
  "In Appreciation and Recognition of Your Outstanding Support of Piner High School's Community Learning Experience Program"
• Housing Developer of the Decade; 1987-1997;
  Burbank Housing Development Corporation from Leo Eagan
  
• 1995 Distinguished Leadership Award;
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation and Pyatok & Associates for Tower Apartments
  "For Affordable Housing in Rohnert Park"
• 1993-1994 Design Awards Program Merit Award;
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation for Tower Apartments from A1A East Bay, A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
  "For Affordable Family Housing"
• For Special Contributions to the Parkside Development; 1991-1992;
  To Burbank Housing Development Corporation
  
• Affordable Housing ;
  North Bay Business Journal
  "Olive Grove Burbank Housing, Best in Residential Real Estate. "