Yes. Formal nomination acceptance is required in order to advance into the official evaluation process. The fee supports the independent infrastructure necessary to administer eligibility verification, data validation, and structured review.

No. Acceptance confirms participation and eligibility, but all nominees are evaluated independently using objective performance standards. Recognition is earned through the review process and is not guaranteed.

Formal acceptance ensures the awards committee maintains an accurate and competitive nominee pool. It also confirms a nominee’s intent to participate and supports verification of credentials, licensing, and performance indicators.

Nominees are considered through two primary pathways:

• Data-verified identification based on trusted production and performance indicators
• Industry or self-nomination submitted by professionals or peers

All nominees undergo the same structured evaluation regardless of entry method.

Each level represents a separate competitive scope:

• State focuses on achievement within a nominee’s primary market
• Regional expands comparison across multiple states
• National reflects the broadest peer group across the United States

Each level is evaluated independently.

No. Selecting a broader competitive scope does not improve the likelihood of recognition. Your selection only determines the peer group against which your achievements are evaluated.

You should select the category that best reflects the scope of your professional impact and achievements. Your selection determines the evaluation level and peer group used during the review process.

Nomination fees vary based on the evaluation level selected:

• State Recognition — $99.00
• Regional Recognition — $195.00
• National Recognition — $245.00

Category selections are intended to serve as the official designation for evaluation. If a change is needed, nominees should contact the awards committee as soon as possible prior to the review process beginning.

Completing the Nominee Profile is an important step in ensuring your accomplishments and professional impact are presented clearly and accurately. It allows the awards committee to conduct a fair and thorough evaluation based on the information you provide.

Yes. Nominees may save their progress and return to complete the form using a unique access link. Please note that saved links expire after 30 days.

Nominees are encouraged to submit documentation that provides additional context and verification of professional achievement. Examples may include:

• Production or volume reports
• Performance dashboards or verified metrics
• Sales rankings or industry benchmarks
• Documented statistics and results
• Prior professional awards or recognitions

Supporting materials are optional, but strongly recommended. Providing documentation can help ensure your accomplishments are fully understood and accurately evaluated.

Yes. The program honors both individual professionals and teams whose performance and leadership reflect excellence within the housing industry.

All Official Nominees receive:

• Public recognition through an official nominee listing
• A professional digital badge highlighting their achievement
• Eligibility for consideration at the State, Regional, and National levels

Selected winners receive enhanced distinction, including:

• A custom commemorative rosewood award
• Featured recognition in Weekly Real Estate News
• Exclusive winner-level digital branding assets
• Expanded visibility and industry-wide acknowledgment

Yes. Official nominees may be publicly listed as part of the awards program’s recognition process.

Nominations are accepted between February 15, 2026 and May 31, 2026.

The awards committee considers objective measures such as production performance, leadership impact, service excellence, reputation, community involvement, and innovation within the housing space.

All nominees are reviewed through an independent, structured process administered by Weekly Real Estate News and the awards committee using consistent evaluation standards.

Winners will be announced following the completion of the evaluation period. All selected honorees will be notified directly via email.

Once payment is received and eligibility is verified, nominees will receive a separate confirmation indicating they have entered the official judging pool.