WRE News Awards · Housing Excellence Awards

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn about the upcoming program, its focus, and the participation fee. Select a question to read the answer.

Launching October 1, 2026. Additional participation and recognition details will be added as they are finalized.

About the Awards

What are the Housing Excellence Awards?

The Housing Excellence Awards recognize outstanding companies, organizations, products, and service providers that help housing professionals and consumers succeed.

Who is the program designed to recognize?

The program focuses on businesses, organizations, products, and services that support the housing industry. Full eligibility requirements will be included in the launch details.

What kinds of contributions does the program celebrate?

The program highlights practical solutions, dependable service, and contributions that help housing professionals and consumers. Final evaluation criteria will be published with the program details.

What are the award categories?

The overview introduces four broad areas: companies, organizations, products and technology, and service providers. These describe the program’s focus; final award categories have not yet been announced.

Dates & Participation

When does the program launch?

The Housing Excellence Awards launch on October 1, 2026. The announced program window runs through November 30, 2026.

How do I submit an entry?

Visit the Housing Excellence Awards nomination form to complete the nominee profile. Review the instructions on that page before submitting.

Can I nominate my own company or product?

Self-nomination rules and other eligibility details will be provided with the launch information.

What can I prepare now?

Prepare a brief overview of your organization, product, or service. Consider who it helps, the problem it addresses, and examples of its results. These are preparation suggestions, not final submission requirements.

Can I enter more than one product or category?

Multiple-entry rules will be included in the full participation terms. Contact WRE News if you are considering more than one submission.

Participation Fee

How much does participation cost?

The participation fee is $495.00.

When is payment due, and what does the fee cover?

Payment timing, what the fee covers, and whether it applies per entry or category will be explained in the participation terms.

What is the refund policy?

Refund and cancellation terms have not yet been announced. Review the published terms before submitting payment.

Review & Recognition

How will entries be evaluated?

Evaluation criteria and the review process will be published with the full program details.

What will selected recipients receive?

Recognition benefits and any award materials will be described in the launch information.

When will recipients be announced?

The recipient announcement schedule has not yet been announced. The November 30 program end date is not a confirmed announcement date.