Awards

EarthCraft Virginia’s work in Virginia and the surrounding states has been recognized both locally and nationally.  Some of the awards we have received include:

2011

Energy Star:
Leadership in Housing Award

Recognized EarthCraft Virginia’s commitment to providing the nation’s homebuyers with energy efficient new homes that have earned the government’s ENERGY STAR label.

 

EPA:  Indoor airPLUS Partner Achievement,
Indoor airPLUS Verifer Partner

 

 

 

2010

Energy Star:
Excellence Award for Affordable Housing

EarthCraft Virginia was one of the regional organizations to be recognized for the successful implementation of the Energy Star program in affordable housing.

 

November 18, 2010 – Governor’s Housing Conference

Governor’s Housing conference winners that were EarthCraft Buildings.

Best Housing Development:  Franklin Heights – Harrisonburg RHA
Best Affordable Housing Energy Conservation Effort:  Beach Park West – Virginia Beach CDC

 

2009

James River Green Building Council (JRGBC): 
JRGBC leadership awards for Non-profit category

Recognized EarthCraft Virginia having demonstrated strong and outstanding leadership and action in the cause of green building as a vital part of the local, regional, and state community.

 

 Energy Star:
Leadership in Housing Award

Recognized EarthCraft Virginia’s commitment to providing the nation’s homebuyers with energy efficient new homes that have earned the government’s ENERGY STAR label.

 

Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award:
“Environmental Program,” Silver Medal

This award recognized EarthCraft Virginia for its environmental conservation efforts and was presented at the Virginia Energy Conference held at VMI. This award was given to us for the whole EarthCraft Program.  Judging criteria made on the environment, education, and community engagement.

 

EPA: Indoor airPLUS Partner Achievement,
Indoor airPLUS Verifer Partner

 

 

November 19, 2009 – Governor’s Housing Conference

Governor’s Housing conference winners that were EarthCraft Buildings.

Best Housing Development:  Hurt Park Phase II, Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Mixed Use or Mixed Income Housing Development:  The Station at Potomac Yard, Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Best Affordable Housing Energy Conservation Effort:  Habitat for Humanity Virginia

 

2008

November 13, 2008 – Governor’s Housing Conference

Best Affordable Housing Energy Conservation Effort

This award recognized EarthCraft Virginia having demonstrated a commitment to energy conservation and prudent use of resources in the development, construction and renovation of the housing community.