Weekly Real Estate News
WRE News Awards · 2026
Housing Excellence Awards
Outstanding service. Proven performance. Dependable results.
The Housing Excellence Awards recognize companies, organizations, products, and services that deliver outstanding service, dependable performance, and meaningful results for housing professionals and consumers.
Excellence
Service. Performance.
Reliability.
Program at a Glance
- Nomination Status
- 2026 nominations are open
- Nomination Acceptance Fee
- $495
- Recognition Focus
- Companies, organizations, products, and services
- Who They Help
- Housing professionals & consumers
Behind Every Housing Success
About the Recognition
Successful housing experiences depend on organizations that deliver on their promises. Responsive support, consistent quality, and dependable execution help professionals serve their clients and help consumers navigate important housing decisions.
Presented by WRE News, the Housing Excellence Awards celebrate excellence in that everyday work: how well an organization serves its customers, follows through on commitments, and delivers results people can count on.
Service Excellence
Responsive, knowledgeable support that helps customers and industry partners succeed.
Proven Performance
Consistent quality and meaningful results demonstrated through the work an organization delivers.
Reliability & Trust
Following through on commitments and maintaining high professional standards in customer relationships and daily operations.
A Broad View of Excellence
Who the Program Celebrates
The program recognizes companies, organizations, products, and services across housing that demonstrate strong service, consistent performance, and dependable results.
Companies
Businesses that help the housing industry work better through reliable operations, strong customer relationships, and a commitment to quality.
Organizations
Nonprofits and other organizations that deliver effective programs, dependable member or client services, and consistent operational quality.
Products
Products that support housing professionals and consumers through dependable performance, consistent quality, and demonstrated results.
Services
Services that help housing professionals and consumers through responsive support, reliable delivery, and meaningful results.
Technology companies can be recognized for customer service, reliable delivery, and demonstrated results. For nonprofits and community organizations, the focus is the quality and consistency of the services they provide.
Companies, organizations, products, and services are nominee types. The recognition focuses on service quality, proven performance, and reliability.
Nominations Are Open
Submit Your Nomination
Tell us how your company, organization, product, or service delivers for the people it serves. Specific examples of service quality, consistent performance, and customer results help make your story clear.
Self-nominations and third-party nominations are welcome. Save & Continue links remain active for 30 days; a saved draft must still be submitted.
- Describe the nominee, who it serves, and the value it provides.
- Explain how you maintain quality and follow through on commitments.
- Share examples of customer outcomes, dependable delivery, or improvements in service.
- Consider supporting materials such as testimonials, case studies, or performance results.
Evaluation & Recognition
Eligible nominations enter evaluation after nomination submission and payment of the $495 Nomination Acceptance Fee. Nominations receive independent, standardized evaluation, separate from WREnews advertising, sponsorship, and sales. Payment does not guarantee selection.
Selected recipients receive:
- The official 2026 Housing Excellence Award winner badge for social media, websites, email, and marketing materials
- Recognition in the official WREnews Housing Excellence Awards press release
- A personalized press release to share and distribute
- Recognition on WREnews.com
- Inclusion in the WREnews email announcement
No physical award is included.
2026 Nominations Are Open
Be Part of Housing Excellence
Nominate a company, organization, product, or service. Self-nominations and third-party nominations are welcome.