Newsmaker Nomination

Do You Know a Real Estate Newsmaker? Here’s Your Chance to Honor Them!
RISMedia is proudly accepting nominations for the 2026 Class of Real Estate Newsmakers! This one-of-a-kind recognition program is designed to spotlight and celebrate individuals from across the U.S. who are making headlines for their commitment and contributions to the real estate industry, as well as going the extra mile to positively impact their peers, colleagues, clients and the communities they serve.

Carefully reviewed and selected by RISMedia’s editorial team, more than 300 Real Estate Newsmakers will be announced on RISMedia.com in early 2026 and featured in the February ‘26 issue of Real Estate magazine. An elite group of finalists will also be inducted into our exclusive Newsmakers Hall of Fame at RISMedia’s 38th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange 2026. Stay tuned for more details!

To learn more about each Newsmaker category, click here.

Check out RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers Class of 2025!

NOMINATE A CANDIDATE

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NEWSMAKERS NOMINATION FORM - DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: September 5, 2025

Please fill out the form below to nominate a candidate for RISMedia’s 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers. You may nominate yourself, another individual or multiple individuals. After completing the form, if you would like to nominate another candidate, simply click the link that says, “Nominate another candidate.”

Nominees will be contacted by RISMedia and asked to provide further information in order to be considered for the final selection process. Please note: Nominees cannot be considered further without completing the request for more information.

The 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers will be notified in December 2025.

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TELL US WHO YOU WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE:

Select a Category For This Newsmaker:

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2026 Newsmakers are chosen based on their accomplishments in 2025. Be sure to include a specific highlight from this year:

RISMedia reserves the right to accept or reject nominations at its sole discretion. Those selected to be a 2026 Newsmaker will be contacted by December 2025.

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