
Thank you for attending the 2024 Northwest Michigan Housing Summit!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 10th Annual Housing Summit! Your presence, insights, and passion for creating housing solutions made this milestone event truly memorable. Together, we celebrated a decade of progress and explored innovative paths forward, reaffirming our shared commitment to building resilient communities. We are grateful for your continued support and dedication to our mission. Let’s keep the momentum going as we work towards a future where everyone has a place to call home!
We invite you to Save the Date to be part of shaping next year’s Housing Summit scheduled for October 27-28 2025 (Monday/Tuesday) at the Hagerty Center! If you have innovative ideas, unique insights, or impactful strategies that could help address the housing challenges in our region, we encourage you to submit a session proposal or suggest topics. This is a valuable opportunity to collaborate, share expertise, and inspire others committed to strengthening our communities. Help us build another engaging and impactful Summit—submit your ideas today by clicking here or contacting our events Coordinator Heather Spooner at events@housingnorth.org and join us in creating housing solutions for a brighter future!
Explore resources from the Housing Summit! These resources are here to support your work in creating housing solutions. We hope these materials inspire and empower you to drive positive change in our communities.
2024 Housing Champions - Awards
Each year at the Housing Summit, Housing North proudly honors outstanding leaders through our Awards Ceremony. The awards recognize individuals and organizations who demonstrate unwavering commitment to advancing housing solutions, building stronger communities, and advocating for equitable, affordable housing across the region. The recipients of this award inspire change, embodying the spirit of collaboration and innovation that drives our mission. Their dedication strengthens the foundation for a future where everyone has a place to call home. Congratulations to this year’s award winners:
Housing Leadership Award: Larry Mawby, Peninsula Housing
Champion Housing Advocate: Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
Funders Award: Frey Foundation and Rotary Charities of Traverse City
Founding Board Member: Carlin Smith













