HousingWire Editor’s Choice Awards
Recognizing the leaders shaping the housing industry
HousingWire’s Editor’s Choice Awards celebrate the executives, innovators, companies and rising professionals who are driving meaningful progress across the housing economy. From mortgage and real estate to fintech and homebuilding, these awards recognize the people and organizations making the biggest impact on how the industry operates, grows and serves consumers.
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FEATURED
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July 1 – 31, 2026
Vanguards
The HousingWire Vanguard Awards program recognizes c-level industry professionals and business leaders who have become experts in their respective fields within — those whose leadership is moving markets forward, each and every day.
Why submit a nomination?
Winning a HousingWire award helps individuals and organizations stand out across the housing industry.
- National industry recognition: Honorees are featured on HousingWire.com and highlighted across HousingWire’s newsletters and social media channels, reaching a national audience of housing professionals.
- Increased visibility for leaders and companies: HousingWire awards elevate the profiles of executives, teams and organizations that are driving real impact in the industry.
- Industry credibility: HousingWire awards are widely recognized across the housing ecosystem as a trusted benchmark of leadership, innovation and impact.
- Marketing and PR opportunities: Many companies highlight their HousingWire award recognition in press releases, marketing materials, recruiting efforts and investor communications.
- Join an influential network: Award recipients become part of a distinguished community of leaders shaping the future of mortgage, real estate and housing technology.
For more information on the nomination process, deadlines, eligibility and criteria, click on an award below.
All Awards
Plaques and awards materials
Have questions about our Editor’s Choice Awards? Reach out to Lesley Collins.







