Awards of Excellence
The National Association for County Community and Economic Development (NACCED), an affiliate of the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizes the many achievements of America's counties through the Annual Awards of Excellence. NACCED members are invited to participate in these awards by submitting an innovative, effective, and exemplary activity in the areas of: community development, economic development, homeless coordination/assistance, affordable housing and/or an innovative activity funded by the HOME Investment Partnerships Program.

John C. Murphy Scholarship
The purpose of the John C. Murphy Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to an undergraduate or graduate student currently attending a college or university with a chosen field of study that includes course work in the areas of affordable housing, community or economic development, and who may not otherwise have the necessary financial resources.

Roy D. Hoover Memorial Award
NACCED created the Roy D. Hoover Award to recognize an individual who exhibits the qualities embodied in the late Roy D. Hoover, the former Director of the Department of Urban Affairs for Los Angeles County, CA. Mr. Hoover was a founder and served as the first President of NACCED (1978-1979). He was known for his strong commitment to an improvement in the quality of life for the poor and the disadvantaged.