Tag: Awards and Honors
Informative Research named 2025 Lending Tech Titan by PROGRESS in Lending for innovation in mortgage credit and verification technology | National...
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, announced it has been named a 2025 Lending Tech Titan by PROGRESS in Lending, honoring the company's pioneering work in delivering automation, efficiency and cost savings to mortgage lenders across the U.S.
Floify wins 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award for Best Loan Origination Solution | National News
BOULDER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced it has been named the 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award winner for Loan Origination Solution of the Year. The annual awards program recognizes the most innovative technology companies, products and services shaping the future of real estate.
Argyle honored with 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award | National News
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, has been named Overall Real Estate Data Solution of the Year in the 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Awards. The honor recognizes Argyle's growing impact on the tenant screening industry, where the company is helping property managers and tenant screening platforms combat fraud, improve data quality and speed up leasing decisions.
Cloudvirga honored with 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award | National News
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, announced that Tropos, its next-generation borrower portal, has been named Loan Application Solution of the Year in the 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Awards.
Floify named NMP Originator Choice winner for 2025 | National News
BOULDER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced it has been named as an NMP Originator Choice Winner for 2025, achieving silver in its category.
Shaun Simms of FirstClose named 2025 HousingWire Insider | National News
AUSTIN, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that Shaun Simms, Director of the Project Management Office (PMO), has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.
Informative Research’s Elizabeth Campos named 2025 HousingWire Insider | National News
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider that offers data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending industry, announced today that Elizabeth Campos, Director of Compliance, has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.
Dovenmuehle’s Amber Cowan honored as 2025 HousingWire Insider | National News
LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that its Vice President of Default Operations, Amber Cowan, has been honored among the 2025 HousingWire Insiders. Now in its seventh year, the award celebrates behind-the-scenes leaders whose operational excellence, innovation, and quiet influence are vital to their company's success.
Class Valuation’s Executive Vice President of Quality Control Cristy Conolly Named to HousingWire’s ‘Insiders’ List | National News
TROY, Mich. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Cristy Conolly, its executive vice president of quality control, has received a HousingWire 2025 Insider Award. HousingWire's editorial team selected the 2025 honorees based on the significance of their contributions, their leadership in execution and their overall impact on their companies and the industry.
Informative Research EVP Mike Hall honored among 2025 HousingWire Insiders | National News
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider that offers data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending industry, today announced its Executive Vice President of Business Process Management Mike Hall has been recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Insider. Recognizing operational all-stars, the award spotlights the indispensable individuals who transform internal processes and fuel organizational evolution.
Derrick Enderby of LenderLogix honored with place among 2025 HousingWire Insiders | National News
BUFFALO, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage automation software and application programming interfaces (APIs), today announced its Director of Customer Success, Derrick Enderby, is a 2025 HousingWire Insider honoree. The award honors the unsung heroes of mortgage and real estate; the insiders who drive efficiency, compliance, and growth without seeking the spotlight.
Dark Matter’s newly minted Chief Technology Officer Vikas Rao named to HousingWire’s 2025 ‘Insiders’ list | National News
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced its newly promoted Chief Technology Officer, Vikas Rao, has been named to HousingWire's 2025 Insiders list. Now in its 10th year, the Insiders award honors the individuals whose strategic thinking and operational excellence keeps the housing ecosystem moving forward.
Simpson Foundation Awards $75,500 In Employee Scholarships Across Three Communities | National News
WEST GROVE, Pa. /California Newswire - National News/ -- The Simpson Foundation has awarded a total of $75,500 in employee scholarships to 25 dedicated team members across three Simpson communities: Jenner's Pond, Simpson Meadows, and Simpson House. The scholarship recipients - ranging from teens just beginning their academic journey to adult learners advancing their careers - were honored in ceremonies held in July at each respective campus.
Dr. Andrew Holzman Named a Top Doctor in Arlington Magazine’s July/August 2025 Edition | National News
MCLEAN, Va. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Holzman Laser Vision is proud to announce that founder and medical director Dr. Andrew Holzman, MD, FACS has been named a Top Doctor in the July/August 2025 issue of Arlington Magazine. This prestigious honor is based on peer nominations and outstanding patient outcomes, recognizing Dr. Holzman's decades of service and leadership in the field of laser vision correction.
Klingenstein Fields Advisors named to America’s Top RIAs by Financial Advisor Magazine | National News
NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KF Advisors) is proud to announce its recognition as one of the top Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) in Financial Advisor Magazine's 2025 Survey & Ranking, released on July 11, 2025, for firms managing $1.0 billion or more in assets.
EKC PR Client Michael Naizu’s Film ‘Bound For Glory,’ Starring Janel Parrish, Named Finalist in Gold House’s AAPI Renaissance Rally |...
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Janel Parrish ("Pretty Little Liars," "To All the Boys I've Loved Before") will star in the feature adaptation of "Bound For Glory," an emotionally resonant indie drama from rising AAPI filmmaker Michael Naizu, EKC PR announced today.
Click n’ Close Honored as Top USDA Wholesale Mortgage Lender Award for Second Consecutive Year | National News
ADDISON, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced it has been honored for the second year in a row as a 2025 Top Wholesale Lender Champion by the United States Department of Agriculture. This recognition underscores Click n' Close's continued commitment to fostering homeownership and supporting community development through innovative lending programs.
Floify’s head of product Sydney Barber receives 2025 Mortgage Star Award | National News
BOULDER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Sydney Barber, head of product, has received a 2025 Mortgage Star Award. The Mortgage Star awards honor exceptional women in the mortgage and housing finance industry who demonstrate leadership, innovation and a commitment to advancing the profession.
Argyle wins 2025 Game Changer award for redefining how lenders verify income and employment | National News
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Argyle, a service provider automating income, employment and asset verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, has been honored with PROGRESS in Lending's inaugural Game Changer award. The recognition celebrates technology providers whose products solve real industry challenges and improve the mortgage lending process.
Floify receives inaugural Game Changer award from PROGRESS in Lending | National News
BOULDER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, announced today that its no-code Dynamic Apps engine has been selected as the first-ever Game Changer Award recipient by PROGRESS in Lending. The technology tailors every loan application to a borrower's exact purpose while ensuring airtight compliance.
FirstClose’s SVP of HR Katie Smith named 2025 HousingWire Woman of Influence | National News
AUSTIN, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced its Senior Vice President of Human Resources Katie Smith has been named a 2025 HousingWire Woman of Influence. The national award recognizes her exceptional leadership, commitment to company culture and impact on the fintech and mortgage lending industry.
Black Chamber of Arizona Kicks Off Third Impact AZ 2025 Cohort With $100K in Scholarships | National News
PHOENIX, Ariz. /California Newswire - National News/ -- The Black Chamber of Arizona, in partnership with the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, will kick off the third cohort of its signature Impact AZ 2025 business accelerator with a full-day launch event Tuesday, July 8, at the Better Business Bureau Innovation & Event Hub Center in Phoenix.
Class Valuation’s Melinda Lesinski named to HousingWire’s 2025 Women of Influence list | National News
TROY, Mich. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Executive Vice President, Head of Operations Melinda (Mindy) Lesinski has been named to HousingWire's 2025 Women of Influence list. HousingWire's Women of Influence program was launched in 2010 to recognize women making notable contributions to both their businesses and the industry at large, with a specific focus on contributions during the most recent 12 months.
American Pygmy Goat Champions Crowned at National Convention | National News
SEATTLE, Wash. /California Newswire - National News/ -- The National Pygmy Goat Association (NPGA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Champion Challenge held in Porterville, California June 20, 2025. Hosted by the Sequoia Pygmy Goat Association, How the West Was Won National Convention brought together the best animals from across the country for a chance to claim the top honor of national champion.
Dark Matter CEO Sean Dugan named to Inman’s 2025 Best of Finance list | National News
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced its CEO, Sean Dugan, has been named to Inman's 2025 Best of Finance list. Now in its third year, the award is a prestigious industry recognition honoring professionals in the mortgage and financial services sectors who demonstrate exceptional innovation, influence and impact on the residential real estate ecosystem.
Argyle CEO Shmulik Fishman named to Inman’s 2025 Best of Finance list for second consecutive year | National News
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Argyle, a service provider automating income, employment and asset verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced that its founder and CEO Shmulik Fishman has been named one of Inman's 2025 Best of Finance, his second consecutive appearance on the list. Inman's editorial team hand-selects distinguished professionals for their role in driving the mortgage and financial services industries forward through leadership, exceptional service and commitment to innovation.
Inman honors Cloudvirga CEO Maria Moskver with third consecutive Best of Finance award | National News
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, today announced that CEO Maria Moskver has been named to Inman's 2025 Best of Finance list. Moskver has earned a place on the list every year since its creation in 2023, making this her third consecutive recognition.
Floify’s Sofia Rossato named to Inman’s Best of Finance list for 2025 | National News
BOULDER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Sofia Rossato, its president and general manager, has been named a recipient of Inman's 2025 Best of Finance award. Unlike many awards where leaders are nominated by their companies, this award is managed entirely by the Inman editorial team to recognize leaders driving meaningful change in the lending industry independently.
MMI’s Kortney Lane-Schafers Named a 2025 Most Powerful Woman in Fintech by PROGRESS in Lending | National News
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /California Newswire - National News/ -- MMI (Mobility Market Intelligence), the sole provider of a unified mortgage technology solution for the lending and real estate finance industry, proudly announces that Kortney Lane-Schafers, Vice President of Growth & Client Advocacy, has been recognized as a 2025 Most Powerful Woman in Fintech by PROGRESS in Lending.
Announcing The World Fertility Awards: Celebrating Global Change Agents Advancing Fertility Awareness, Innovation, and Inclusion | National News
NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Pregnantish, the first global media platform dedicated to helping people navigate their fertility, announces the inaugural World Fertility Awards at The Times Center in New York City in December. Award nominations are now open at and will be accepted until August 1, 2025. Pregnantish is uniquely positioned to host this event, having reached over one billion globally since inception.
MMI’s Melissa Sike named a 2025 Mortgage Star by Mortgage Women Magazine | National News
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /California Newswire - National News/ -- MMI (Mobility Market Intelligence), the sole provider of a unified mortgage technology solution for the lending and real estate finance industry, is proud to share that Melissa Sike, Vice President of Enterprise Sales, has been named a 2025 Mortgage Star by Mortgage Women Magazine.
Argyle-nCino integration garners industry accolades for reshaping VOIE workflows | National News
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced that its integration with nCino, a leading provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking and mortgage solutions, has been honored with PROGRESS in Lending's 2025 Connections Award. The award celebrates transformative partnerships and integrations reshaping the mortgage industry through greater efficiency, innovation and collaboration.
Floify’s Sofia Rossato named to Progress in Lending’s 2025 most powerful women in fintech list | National News
BOULDER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its president and general manager, Sofia Rossato, has received the 2025 Most Powerful Women in FinTech award from Progress in Lending (PIL). The PIL award is a prestigious, annual recognition celebrating professionals who are innovating, optimizing processes and shaping the future of mortgage finance and broader financial services.
Legacy Wealth Advisors has once again been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list for 2025 | National News
WARRENVILLE, Ill. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Raymond James Financial Services is pleased to announce that Legacy Wealth Advisors has once again been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list for 2025, marking 3 straight years of recognition in this prestigious national ranking.
iEmergent honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award | National News
DES MOINES, Iowa /California Newswire - National News/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced its selection as a recipient of PROGRESS in Lending's 2025 Connections Award. The recognition honors iEmergent's instrumental role in CONVERGENCE Columbus, a cross-sector initiative led by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) to close the racial homeownership gap in Central Ohio.
Cloudvirga honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award | National News
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, today announced it has been named a recipient of PROGRESS in Lending's 2025 Connections Award. The award honors strategic partnerships and integrations that are reshaping the mortgage industry by advancing efficiency, innovation, and collaboration.
Mooresville Ford Earns Prestigious President’s Award for Third Consecutive Year | National News
MOORESVILLE, N.C. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Mooresville Ford is proud to announce it has once again received the Ford President's Award, marking the third consecutive year the dealership has earned this distinguished title. Mooresville Ford is the only Ford dealership in the region to receive this award three years in a row, a testament to its unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Edupoint Synergy Named ‘SIS Innovation of the Year’ in 7th Annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program | National News
MESA, Ariz. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform, today announced that Synergy has been selected as the winner of the "SIS Innovation of the Year" award in the 7th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization recognizing the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market.
Craig Leabig of Informative Research Named HousingWire 2025 Marketing Leader | National News
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- nformative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced that Senior Vice President of Marketing Craig Leabig has been named a 2025 HousingWire Marketing Leader. This year's award honors 55 professionals reshaping how mortgage and real estate companies engage prospects and accelerate growth. Leabig's strategic leadership has transformed Informative Research's marketing into an engine of innovation and measurable results.
HousingWire selects Depth EVP Lindsey Neal as 2025 Marketing Leader | National News
ATLANTA, Ga. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Depth, a leading provider of consultative B2B marketing, public relations and reputation management services for technology companies serving the residential mortgage finance, financial technology (fintech) and regulatory technology (regtech) industries, today announced that Executive Vice President Lindsey Neal has been named a recipient of HousingWire's 2025 Marketing Leaders Award.
At Commencement, The Woodlands at Furman Graduates to ‘Certified University Based Retirement Community (UBRC)’ Status | National News
GREENVILLE, S.C. /California Newswire - National News/ -- The Woodlands at Furman, a 350+ resident senior living community in partnership with Furman University, has met criteria to be recognized as a "Certified University Based Retirement Community (UBRC)," the highest category among more than 85 University Retirement Communities (URCs) nationwide.
Courtney Dodd of Floify named to HousingWire’s 2025 Marketing Leaders list for a second year in a row | National News
BOULDER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Courtney Dodd, head of marketing, has been named to HousingWire's prestigious Marketing Leaders list for 2025. She was also a 2024 Marketing Leaders recipient. The Marketing Leaders award honors the outstanding accomplishments of mortgage and real estate marketing executives who are the visionaries behind the strategies, campaigns and branding efforts that push the industry forward.
Kelly Buick GMC receives 25 Year Dealer Award for GMC | National News
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. /California Newswire - National News/ -- The Kelly Auto Group is proud to announce that they recently received the 25-Year Dealer Award for GMC for their Buick/GMC dealership in Emmaus. Kelly has had the Buick franchise since 1982 and added GMC in 2000. As the Kelly Auto Group continues to grow, these awards serve as a powerful reminder of the company's mission.
Kelly Auto Group Celebrates Top Dealer Awards for Nissan, Toyota, and Hyundai Dealerships | National News
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Kelly Auto Group is proud to announce that Kelly Nissan, Kelly Toyota, and Kelly Hyundai of Hamburg have each earned the Top Dealer Award by their respective manufacturers. This prestigious recognition highlights the dedication, performance, and unwavering passion that each store brings to their brand, their customers, and the greater automotive industry.
Joel Brouwer Honored as CFO of the Year at 2025 LA Executive Leadership Awards
LA VERNE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Hillcrest, an age-qualified community in La Verne, proudly announces that Chief Financial Officer Joel Brouwer, CPA, CGMA, has been recognized as the CFO of the Year in the Small to Midsize Company category at the 2025 LA Executive Leadership Awards, an event celebrating leaders across Southern California who exemplify excellence, vision and resilience.
Alair Decatur Wins Three 2025 NARI National Remodeler of the Year Awards | National News
DECATUR, Ga. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Alair Homes Decatur is proud to announce that it has received three prestigious honors as a 2025 National Remodeler of the Year (RotY) from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). These national awards follow the team's recognition as a Southeast Regional RotY winner across five categories and seven Atlanta Chapter wins.
Sun Sentinel Names Spodak Dental Group a Winner of the South Florida Top Workplaces 2025 Award | National News
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Spodak Dental Group has been awarded the No. 15 Top Workplaces 2025 honor by The Sun Sentinel in the small business category. This is the ninth time that the Group has won the award. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of a confidential survey that gathers employee feedback.
ACES Quality Management Named One of 2025 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology for Third Consecutive Year | National News
DENVER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced that it has been named one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology. The annual awards program recognizes the leading companies in the financial technology sector that foster exceptional workplace experiences and support employee engagement satisfaction.
Capital Chevrolet of Wake Forest Honors 2025 Wake County Teacher of the Year with New Vehicle | National News
WAKE FOREST, N.C. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Capital Chevrolet of Wake Forest is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2025 Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Teacher of the Year award, presented to Macy Brinson, a physical education teacher at Kingswood Magnet Elementary in Cary. In recognition of her exceptional dedication to education, Capital Chevrolet is gifting Brinson a brand-new Chevrolet.
Breathe Southern California to Host Breath of Life Awards Honoring Clean Air & Lung Health Champions | National News
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- On Monday, May 13, 2025, at 6 p.m., Breathe Southern California will host its highly anticipated Breath of Life Awards at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. The annual event recognizes visionary leaders and organizations committed to advancing clean air, environmental health, and lung health equity across California.
