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NLIHC Awarded Outstanding Partner from National American Indian Housing Council

Feb 06, 2026

NLIHC President and CEO Renee Willis was honored at the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC)’s 2026 Legislative Summit and Awards Reception in Washington, DC on February 5. NAIHC selected NLIHC as the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Partner Organization Award, in recognition of NLIHC’s longstanding partnership with NAIHC and consistent efforts to elevate Tribal housing as an essential piece of the national affordable housing agenda. 
 

A photo of NLIHC President and CEO Renee M. Willis and NLIHC Senior Housing Policy Analyst Kayla Blackwell during the National American Indian Housing Council's 2026 Legislative Summit & Awards Reception holding an award
NLIHC President and CEO Renee M. Willis (left) and NLIHC Senior Housing Policy Analyst Kayla Blackwell (right) during the National American Indian Housing Council's 2026 Legislative Summit & Awards Reception.