RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers: Frequently Asked Questions
What are RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmaker honors?
RISMedia’s Annual Real Estate Newsmaker honors are designed to recognize and celebrate the dynamic real estate professionals who are making headlines within a given year for their impact, achievements and contributions to the residential real estate industry, and the communities and consumers they serve.
What are the benefits of being named an RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker?
Founded in 1985, RISMedia is the residential real estate industry’s leading independent source of news, information and education. Being honored as an RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker provides you with unparalleled prestige and credibility. Newsmakers will receive a press kit to promote their status as a Newsmaker, including a press release template, digital badges and logos, social media graphics and more. Each Newsmaker is featured in the Newsmakers online showcase at rismedia.com, RISMedia’s print publication, Real Estate magazine, a special individual spotlight interview on rismedia.com, and potential speaking opportunities for RISMedia’s events and webinars. Newsmakers will also be invited to RISMedia’s Annual Awards Gala, held during the firm’s CEO & Leadership Exchange each fall, an iconic networking and educational event.
What are the criteria to be considered as an RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker?
Candidates are chosen as an RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to: advancing the industry; impacting change; technology achievements; business accomplishments and growth; humanitarian efforts; industry activism and support; thought leadership and influence; excellence in customer service; or innovation and creativity.
UPDATE: Beginning with the 2027 class, all RISMedia Real Estate Newmakers will be required to be active, annual RISMedia Premier members. This enhancement reflects our commitment to recognizing the industry’s most engaged professionals while ensuring every Newsmaker benefits from an RISMedia Premier membership. Learn more about RISMedia Premier here.
What if the nominee is not an RISMedia Premier member?
When a nomination is submitted, our system will use the nominee’s email address to check their Premier membership status. You will need to use the exact email address of the nominee’s Premier account; if the emails do not match, our system cannot verify their membership.
IMPORTANT: If the nominee is not currently an annual Premier member, the person nominating a candidate can gift a Premier membership to the nominee via a link on the submission form, unlocking their eligibility. If the person nominating chooses not to gift the nominee a Premier membership, the nominee will be automatically notified via email that they have been nominated and must activate their annual Premier membership in order to be considered eligible.
What is RISMedia Premier?
RISMedia Premier is an annual membership that offers unlimited access to RISMedia’s Premier content, including investigative journalism, exclusive research, in-depth reports, important insights and trends, business-development strategies, educational and networking opportunities, and more to help real estate professionals stay informed and successful. Learn more about RISMedia Premier benefits and annual pricing here.
How much does it cost to become an RISMedia Premier member?
All of the above benefits can be unlocked for a $249 annual subscription.
How frequently are RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers recognized?
Newsmakers are announced annually at the start of the year, both in RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine and on rismedia.com in the Real Estate Newsmakers online showcase. They are also honored during RISMedia’s Annual Awards Gala, held in conjunction with RISMedia’s annual CEO & Leadership Exchange in Washington, D.C., each fall.
Can RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers be companies/organizations, or just individuals?
RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers honors individuals, however, these individuals can be representative of companies, associations, teams, organizations, etc.
Who can nominate an RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker?
RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers are nominated by you—the RISMedia reader—and/or by RISMedia’s editorial team.
Who selects the winners?
The RISMedia editorial team selects the final candidates to become RISMedia Real Estate Newsmakers.
Can I be recognized as a Newsmaker in more than one year?
Yes, provided your accomplishments/contributions during the current year are deemed newsworthy.
Are RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmaker recognitions only for real estate practitioners?
No. Anyone involved in the housing industry can be considered for a Real Estate Newsmaker recognition, including brokers and agents; mortgage, title, insurance, home warranty and technology professionals; organization executives and MLS professionals; and more.
Are RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmaker recognitions only for the U.S. housing industry?
While most recipients will represent the U.S. real estate market, those in other countries will also be considered for Real Estate Newsmaker recognitions as the housing industry becomes increasingly global.
What happens if I am nominated to become an RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker?
If you are nominated to become a Newsmaker, you will be contacted by RISMedia and asked to provide more information via an online form. The additional information will be used to further evaluate you for the Newsmaker selection process. If you are not yet an RISMedia Premier member, you will need to activate an annual membership to be considered, as well. You cannot be considered for recognition as a Newsmaker unless this form is completed and you are an active RISMedia Premier member.
What happens if I am selected as an RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker?
If you are chosen as a 2027 RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker, you will be notified by RISMedia in January. Your status as a 2027 Real Estate Newsmaker will be spotlighted in the Spring issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine and in the 2027 Real Estate Newsmakers online showcase at rismedia.com. You will also be invited to attend RISMedia’s Annual Awards Gala, held during RISMedia’s annual CEO & Leadership Exchange in Washington, D.C.
Can I nominate someone to be an RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker?
Yes! Just click here to fill out the nomination form. Check out our refreshed 2027 Newsmakers categories here!
Can I nominate more than one candidate?
Yes, and please do!! There is a limit of five nominations per company, however.
Can I nominate someone who was previously a Real Estate Newsmaker?
Yes, provided that person’s accomplishments/contributions during the current year are deemed newsworthy.
Can I nominate myself as a Real Estate Newsmaker?
Yes, just enter your information in the Nominator field and click the box to duplicate the information in the Nominee field.
When will RISMedia’s 2027 Real Estate Newsmakers be announced?
RISMedia’s 2027 Real Estate Newsmakers will be announced in January 2027 in the 2027 Real Estate Newsmakers online showcase on rismedia.com and in the Spring issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine.
What is RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers Hall of Fame?
RISMedia’s 2027 Real Estate Newsmakers Hall of Fame is a select, exclusive group of Newsmakers whose accomplishments and contributions for the industry and homeownership have gone above and beyond. This elite group is inducted into RISMedia’s Newsmakers Hall of Fame at RISMedia’s Annual Awards Gala during RISMedia’s annual CEO & Leadership Exchange.
When is RISMedia’s Annual Awards Gala?
RISMedia’s Annual Awards Gala is held in conjunction with RISMedia’s annual CEO & Leadership Exchange in Washington, D.C. each fall.
How can I find out more about attending RISMedia’s Annual Awards Gala?
All those who are invited to attend will receive an invitation. You can also contact RISMedia directly with any further questions about the event at events@rismedia.com.