Avenue is honored to receive local and national recognition for our work and innovative programming.
2021
- Houston-Galveston Area Council Parks and Natural Areas Award: On-the-Ground Project Under $500k (Fulton Monarch Butterfly Pocket Park) - awarded to Greater Northside Management District
2020
- Houston Texans Campeón de la Comunidad Award (Maria Aguirre)
- NeighborWorks America Dorothy Richardson Award (Vanesa Medrano), Member Organization
2018
- Urban Land Institute Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award (Avenue Place/Avenue Terrace)
- Our Great Region - The Excellence Award
- Houston Business Journal's Most Admired CEO (Mary Lawler)
2017
- American Planning Association’s (APA) National Planning Excellence Award for Advancing Diversity & Social Change in Honor of Paul Davidoff for the 2015 Near Northside Quality of Life Agreement (QLA) (with Community Design Resource Center at the University of Houston)
- Certificate of Congressional Recognition for Sabor del Northside Community Festival
- Houston Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- Keep Houston Beautiful Certificate of Recognition for Rebuilding Northside Together
2016
- Exemplary rating from NeighborWorks® America based on a rigorous review of our financial, programmatic and organizational operations (multiple years); selected for inclusion in The NeighborWorks Book, a showcase of innovative solutions in affordable housing and community development from across the nation
2015
- Certificate of Congressional Recognition for Avenue Place Park and Trail
2014
- Keep Houston Beautiful Certificate of Recognition for Rebuilding Northside Together
- CORE (Community Organizing Recognition of Excellence) Award from LISC Houston for GO Neighborhoods Northside
- Best New Partner Award from Rebuilding Together Houston for Rebuilding Northside Together
2013
- Urban Land Institute of Houston Development of Distinction Award Finalist (Non-Profit Category) for Our Fulton Gardens Development
- Keep Houston Beautiful Proud Partner Award
2012
- Excellence Award for Advocacy (Non-Profit Organization) from the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
2009
- Regional Energy Star Award for Excellence in Energy Efficient Affordable Housing from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
2007
- Historic Rehabilitation Award for the Elder Street Artist Lofts (Old Jefferson Davis Hospital) from Preservation Texas
2006
- Good Brick Award from the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance for renovation of the Old Jefferson Davis Hospital
- Outstanding Service Award from the Mayor’s Anti Gang Office Northside Village Weed and Seed
2005
- Good Brick Award for the Summer Street project, a restoration of nine historic homes
2002
- Citation of Honor from American Institute of Architects (AIA) Houston chapter
- Citation of Honor from Texas Society of Architects
- Honorable Mention for Fannie Mae Foundation’s Maxwell Award of Excellence for Washington Courtyards
2001
- Honorable Mention for the Appraisal Institute’s Award for Community Enhancement for Washington Courtyards
2000
- Good Brick Award for our Move Home Program
- Certificate of Congressional Recognition on the Grand Opening Celebration of Washington Courtyards
- Best Non Profit from the Houston Press