The Ad Astra awards honor the true trail blazers who demonstrate outstanding excellence in developing affordable housing, shaping housing policy and creating innovative housing solutions to meet the daily needs of low and moderate-income Kansans.  The awards celebrate individuals and organizations that 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.

Awards are given in the following categories: 1. Special Achievement in Affordable Housing Development 2. Excellence in Partnership Award 3. Outstanding Housing Advocate Award 4. Affordable Housing "Trail Blazer" Award 5. The Best of the Best: Innovation in Housing and Community Development