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

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Recognizing the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries.

Nomination period:
November 15 – December 19, 2026
Winners announced:
February 1, 2027

The Finance Leaders award program recognizes the most impactful corporate finance and capital markets professionals in housing.

Nomination period:
January 1 – January 31, 2027
Winners announced:
March 1, 2027

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The next generation of leaders, those who have made their mark by 40 years of age.

Nomination period:
February 1 – February 28, 2027
Winners announced:
Online April 1, 2027

Marketing executives driving outsized business performance in mortgage and real estate.

Nomination period:
April 1 – April 30, 2026
Winners announced:
June 1, 2026

The Women of Influence program recognizes the outstanding efforts of women in driving the U.S. housing economy forward.

Nomination period:
May 1 – May 31, 2026
Winners announced:
July 1, 2026

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Recognizing your organization’s operational all-stars — those insiders that are your company’s best-kept secret, yet vital to its success.

Nomination period:
June 1 – June 30, 2026
Winners announced:
August 3, 2026

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Recognizing the c-level industry professionals and business leaders.

Nomination period:
July 1 – July 31, 2026
Winners announced:
September 1, 2026

The Tech Trendsetters award program honors the most innovative technology leaders serving the housing economy.

Nomination period:
September 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026
Winners announced:
November 2, 2026

Plaques and awards materials

Want to order a plaque for an award winner? View our online store for custom plaques.

Have questions about our Editor’s Choice Awards? Reach out to Lesley Collins.

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