2009 Fair Housing Conference

Director Larry Williams speaking with HUD Region VII Director Myrtle Wilson.

The Lincoln Commission on Human Rights, along with corporate sponsors, has hosted a annual Fair Housing Conference since 2002. This conference has become well-known throughout the Midwest, attracting private individuals, realtors and participants from government agencies. This Fair Housing Conference is unique in that it is completely devoted to the issues and challenges in the area of fair housing.

Eleanor Roosevelt Civil Rights activist as portrayed by Elena Dodd.

This year’s conference was held on Tuesday, April 21 and Wednesday, April 22 at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.

A highlight of the Fair Housing Conference is the Fair Housing Award which is awarded to a person, organization or formalized group who has made significant contributions to providing equal opportunity in the field of housing. Someone whose achievements have given new meaning to ‘fair housing’. This may be:

Director Larry Williams awarding Michelle Zadina of Apartment Guide with the 2009 Fiar Housing Award.

A demonstrated commitment to fair housing activities.
The use of new and creative means to fight housing discrimination, prejudice and the effects of past housing discrimination.
The fostering of intergroup relations by promoting mutual respect, understanding, cultural awareness and appreciation in business, education, government, religion and other areas of civic endeavor.
A selection committee composed of housing providers and conference partners will determine the awardee based upon a numerical rating process.

Fair Housing Conference

Download the brochure.

Download FHC award nomination form.

Past Winners

2009 Apartment Guide, Michelle Zadine

2008 The Arter Group, Jim & Mark Arter

2007 High Plains Community Development Group

2006

2005 Kristine Strand, Cedars Youth Service

2003 Gerald Henderson

2002 Fair Housing Center of Omaha, Mary Eley