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
September 1 – September 30, 2025
Tech Trendsetters
HousingWire’s Tech Trendsetters award program honors the most impactful and innovative technology leaders serving the housing economy.
All Awards
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
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 30, 2026
Winners announced:
July 1, 2026
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
Recognizing the c-level industry professionals and business leaders.
Nomination period:
July 1 – July 30, 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
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.
✓ Marketing and PR opportunities
Many companies highlight their HousingWire award recognition in press releases, marketing materials, recruiting efforts and investor communications.
✓ Increased visibility for leaders and companies
HousingWire awards elevate the profiles of executives, teams and organizations that are driving real impact in the industry.
✓ Join an influential network
Award recipients become part of a distinguished community of leaders shaping the future of mortgage, real estate and housing technology.
✓ Industry credibility
HousingWire awards are widely recognized across the housing ecosystem as a trusted benchmark of leadership, innovation and impact.
Plaques and Awards Materials
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Have questions about our Editor’s Choice Awards? Reach out to Lesley Collins.
