The Honorable Sheila Y. Oliver Community Development Champion Award
William Best, Retired, Senior Vice President, Northeast Market Manager, PNC
The Network's Community Development Champion Award, named in honor of the late Lt. Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver, is presented to allies of our sector who have made meaningful contributions to building strong, affordable communities. As an early champion of the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program, Mr. Best helped establish one of the state’s most successful public–private partnerships, empowering Network members to strengthen neighborhoods. From his time at PNC to his role as Executive Director of the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority, he have been instrumental in expanding affordable opportunities for residents across the state. For all his efforts to help HouseNJ and strengthen NJ communities, we are proud to name William Best as the Hon. Sheila Y. Oliver Community Development Champion for 2025.
Lasting Achievement Recognition: Celebrating Our Members' Milestone Anniversaries
A recognition of our community development members who are reaching milestone anniversaries over 25 years
Rescue Mission of Trenton
Celebrating 110 years: Founded in 1915
Northwest New Jersey Community Action Program, Inc. (NORWESCAP)
Celebrating 60 years: Founded in 1965
Visions and Pathways
Celebrating 55 years: Founded in 1970
Region Nine Housing Corporation
Celebrating 55 years: Founded in 1970
New Brunswick Tomorrow
Celebrating 50 years: Founded in 1975
New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence
Celebrating 45 years: Founded in 1980
Saint Joseph's Carpenter Society
Celebrating 40 years: Founded in 1985
Greater Middlesex and Morris Habitat for Humanity
Celebrating 40 years: Founded in 1985
Monarch Housing Associates
Celebrating 35 years: Founded in 1990
Jewish Renaissance Foundation
Celebrating 30 years: Founded in 1995
