We are excited to share that the Seattle Housing Authority has received four national Awards of Merit from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). These awards recognize innovative projects that strengthen communities and improve the lives of residents. Three of SHA’s award‑winning projects were nominated for NAHRO’s prestigious Awards of Excellence, one of the highest honors in the housing and community development field.

Our award‑winning projects

• Clutter Support Team (Housing Operations) – Excellence nominee
• Emergency Flip Chart Initiative (Communications & HR Safety)
• From Silos to Systems: Project Manager Community Initiative (Housing Operations) – Excellence nominee
• Sawara Apartments (Development) – Excellence nominee

A full list of the 193 Award of Merit recipients and the Award of Excellence nominees are available in NAHRO's 2026 Community Innovation Awards program. 

Each of these projects reflects SHA’s commitment to creative, community‑centered solutions that support residents’ well‑being, safety and housing stability. We’re proud of the teams behind this work and grateful to the residents, staff and partners who help make these achievements possible.