The Hillsborough County Commissioners recognizes Earl Pfieffer, Executive Director of Florida Home Partnership, Inc. for receiving the Housing Assistance Council’s Skip Jason Award on Thursday, Jan 26 at 1:30 pm as part of its quarterly awards ceremony recognizing individual county residents for their achievements. The award, named for Robert M. “Skip” Jason, recognizes individuals whose efforts have improved the housing conditions of the rural poor in their communities.

Earl accepted the award the HAC 2016 Rural Housing Conference in Washington, D.C. During his acceptance speech, Earl took a moment to recognize every member of his organization that attended the event, stressing “I didn’t do this alone.” Watch Earl accept his award during the 2016 Rural Housing Awards banquet.

The ceremony takes place at the Hillsborough County Center, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602.