The Ad Astra awards honor the trail blazers who demonstrate excellence in developing affordable housing, shaping housing policy and creating innovative housing solutions to meet the needs of low and moderate-income Kansans. The awards celebrate individuals and organizations who go the extra mile to make a positive impact on their communities and showcase the best practices of housing developers, housing authorities, community service organizations, advocates and others.

Here are the list of 2011 Ad Astra Winners! 1. Special Achievement in Affordable Housing Development     URBAN:  Coventry Court Townhomes LLC  (audio)     RURAL: Northwest Kansas Housing, Inc. (audio) 2. Excellence in Partnership Award     Strawberry Hill Redevelopment  (audio) 3. Outstanding Housing Advocate Award     Andy Jetter, President and CEO, Federal Home Loan Bank Topeka (audio) 4. Affordable Housing "Trail Blazer" Award     Tom Bishop, Executive Director, Homestead Affordable Housing  (audio) 5. The Best of the Best: Innovation in Housing and Community Development      Kim Wilson Housing, Inc./WORTHI    (audio)