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Inman, an industry leader in providing news and information for real estate agents, brokers, executives, and technology leaders, proudly announces its 2025 awards program, which recognizes contributions and accomplishments in various aspects of the residential real estate industry. Masu.
Inman’s eight signature real estate awards are presented on a rolling basis throughout the year. Each award spotlights the most valuable companies and individuals in the real estate industry, as well as specialized areas such as AI, Leadership, Mortgage & Finance, Marketing, and Prop Tech.
“We are thrilled to once again recognize the leaders, innovators and up-and-comers who energize the real estate industry,” said Emily Puckett, CEO of Inman. “The Inman Awards program is unparalleled in its breadth and commitment to excellence.”
All awards are determined at the sole discretion of the Inman team. Four of the eight awards welcome nominations from the public. All members of the real estate community are encouraged to apply for Future Leaders in Real Estate, Golden I Club, Inman Innovators, and AI Awards.
The Inman Award is the most coveted award in the real estate industry. Here’s the complete 2025 lineup:
Power Players — A tribute to the real estate industry’s most innovative and influential executives. In addition, Mr. Inman will focus on New York Power Brokers and MLS Reinvented. All winners will be announced ahead of Inman Connect in New York City later this month.
Marketing All-Stars — A tribute to the most effective, boundary-pushing real estate marketers who drive success and impact. Announced in March 2025.
Future Leaders of the Real Estate Industry — spotlighting industry successes under 40, to be announced in May 2025. We are currently accepting applications in six categories.
Agents, Teams & Brokers Marketing & Sales Founders/Entrepreneurs Mortgage & Finance Technology/Data Change Advocates
Best of Finance — Recognizes the best talent in the mortgage and finance field. Announced in June 2025.
Golden I Club — The highest honor in luxury real estate recognizes agents and brokers who have achieved record sales and demonstrated outstanding service. Public recruitment has now begun. Winners will be announced at Luxury Connect in July 2025.
Inman Innovators — Recognizes new and visionary companies that are driving the future of real estate by turning big ideas into reality. Public recruitment has now begun. Winners will be announced at Inman Connect San Diego in August 2025.
Inman AI Awards — Recognizes companies that leverage advances in artificial intelligence to transform the real estate industry and the landscape for home buyers and sellers. Calls are currently open for applications in six categories. Winners in the following categories will be announced in October 2025.
Top Real Estate AI Startups (Less than 3 Years) Best Use of AI by Agents or Teams Best Use of AI by Brokers Best AI-Powered (Real Estate) Platforms Best Use of AI in Marketing (Real Estate) Most Innovative development of AI for use (by established proptech companies)
Best of Proptech — spotlights the achievements of companies and leaders who are leveraging technology to change the landscape of residential real estate. Announced in November 2025.
A complete list of Inman’s real estate industry awards can be found at inman.com/awards. For questions about Inman’s awards program, please contact awards@inman.com.
