National Housing Conference
05/22/2026
With yesterday’s passage of the bipartisan housing package, we are proud to honor Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II and Congressman Mike Flood with the Carl A.S. Coan Sr. Award at the 2026 Housing Visionary Awards Gala on June 24 in Washington, DC.
Their bipartisan leadership alongside Chairman French Hill and Ranking Member Maxine Waters demonstrates that meaningful progress is possible when leaders come together to address our nation’s housing challenges.
The amended package includes important reforms to modernize federal housing programs, reduce barriers to development, and support the production and preservation of affordable rental homes and opportunities for homeownership.
We are honored to recognize Congressman Flood and Congressman Cleaver for their lifetime dedication to public service and advancing bipartisan housing solutions.
Learn more about the 2026 Housing Visionary Awards Gala honorees: https://nhc.org/event/gala/
“A leader's job is to inspire others to do things and to see things that maybe they don't see on a regular basis. I think that's got to be a key component of any leadership process.”
NHC is proud to honor Bill Emerson, Board Member of Rocket Companies, at the 2026 Housing Visionary Awards Gala on June 24.
With decades of experience leading through rapid growth, market disruption, and economic uncertainty, Bill Emerson has helped shape the future of housing finance while emphasizing strong leadership, culture, and innovation.
In a recent episode of , he shares lessons from his career, insights on navigating change, and what effective leadership looks like in challenging times.
Listen to the episode here: https://nhc.org/three-decades-of-change-rockets-bill-emerson-on-leadership-innovation-and-the-future-of-mortgage-lending/
To celebrate Bill’s leadership and learn more about the 2026 Housing Visionary Awards Gala honorees, visit: https://nhc.org/event/gala/
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