21. Best Public/Private Partnership

Keystone Awards 2026 | CHBA Central Interior

Description

This award recognizes a member whom embraces leadership in fostering cooperation between public and/or private sectors in addressing housing issues. This may include affordable housing, partnerships with government or government entities, or partnerships with non-profits.

Criteria

  • Leadership in fostering cooperation between public and private sectors in addressing housing issues
  • Initiatives taken that promote working relationships between industry members and any level of government or educational facility
  • Reduction or streamlining of regulatory process
  • Action plans or strategies taken to improve affordable housing
  • Initiatives that address growth management and promote higher density housing, Energy Star®, Built Green®, R-2000 or Net Zero housing techniques

Requirements
  • Complete online entry (bullet form is recommended)
  • Up to 6 digital images that best represent the project
    • One (1) of relevant logo
    • Up to five (5) digital images of the project
    • May include letters of support from industry/government/municipal association PDF file
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Leadership in fostering cooperation between public and private sectors in addressing housing issues 20.0%
Initiatives taken that promote working relationships between industry members and any level of government or educational facility 20.0%
Reduction or streamlining of regulatory process 20.0%
Action plans or strategies taken to improve affordable housing 20.0%
Initiatives that address growth management and promote higher density housing, Energy Star®, Built Green®, R-2000 or Net Zero housing techniques 20.0%