This year, the First Nations Community Housing Recognition Awards 2025 (FNCHRA2025) offer exciting new opportunities for communities across Canada to get involved. The categories will showcase a diverse range of achievements in First Nations housing, ensuring the categories are meaningful, relevant, and inclusive.
This is your chance to share your success stories with delegates at the upcoming First Nations Housing Conference, taking place from February 4-6 in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
We have the below Awards Categories planned:
Founders Awards
Awarded to communities from Ontario recognized by the First Nations Housing Community
The Founder Awards are a tribute to communities in Ontario that have shown exemplary commitment and collaboration within the First Nations Housing. This award recognizes the tireless efforts, leadership, and continuous dedication of these communities to foster best practices, share knowledge, and advocate for sustainable housing solutions. The recipients of the Founder Awards exemplify the spirit of unity and empowerment in working together to address the housing challenges faced by First Nations communities. Let's celebrate these exceptional communities and their significant contributions to building a brighter future.
Regional Awards
The Regional Awards celebrate excellence in First Nations housing within each province/territory. Outstanding communities will be honored, one from each province or territory, for their exceptional contributions and dedication to building thriving, sustainable housing solutions. These awards shine a spotlight on the unique achievements and innovations happening at the local level, driving positive change and inspiration across the nation. Join us in recognizing and applauding the remarkable efforts of communities making a significant impact on housing in their regions.
Winners will be contacted directly by representatives of the First Nations Housing Community. All entries will be shared for viewing on the FNHC website and may be asked to present their story at the conference.
FNCHRA2025 - All Submissions
Description
Welcome to the First Nations Community Housing Recognition Awards program. We know your Success Story will inspire others.
At FNHC 2025, we will celebrate the recent achievements of the awarded communities and showcase their projects to inspire others. Share your community's success story to honour those that made it happen, inspire other housing professionals, and demonstrate progress in First Nations housing. Learn more (Link to the awards page).
Please complete this form to submit your application for the First Nations Housing Conference 2025 – Community Housing Recognition Awards. The purpose of this form is to gather essential information about your project and/or initiative for consideration in the awards program.
Requirements
Please Note: All submissions are subject to the eligibility rules & terms and conditions, and subject to approval of the First Nations Housing Community. First Nations Housing Conference and/or First Nations Housing Community shall not be responsible for any claims or disputes arising from the submission and use of the content.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Innovation | 20.0% |
| Sustainability | 20.0% |
| Effectiveness of Project | 20.0% |
| Accomplishments of Goals | 20.0% |
| Overall Housing Contribution to the Community | 20.0% |
