NMP Magazine

Industry Titans

Steadfast Leaders. Lasting Impact.

Some careers are measured by titles. Others are measured by the people they have influenced, the businesses they have strengthened, and the industry they have helped move forward.

National Mortgage Professional is seeking its next class of Industry Titans: leaders, innovators, mentors, advocates, and behind-the-scenes difference-makers whose experience and commitment have left a lasting mark on the mortgage profession.

They may be widely recognized, or they may be someone whose contributions have never received the attention they deserve. What matters is the impact they have made through their leadership, resilience, generosity, and dedication to helping others succeed.

If that sounds like you or someone you know, we want to hear the story.

[Nominate an Industry Titan]

Who Should Be Nominated?

Industry Titans may work in any area of the mortgage profession. We are looking for people who have:

  • Helped shape or strengthen the mortgage industry
  • Guided, mentored, or opened doors for others
  • Led with integrity through changing markets
  • Introduced ideas that improved a company, community, or the profession
  • Built a body of work with meaningful, lasting impact
  • Made important contributions that deserve greater recognition

Nominees do not need to hold a particular title or work for a certain type of company. Self-nominations and nominations submitted on behalf of others are welcome.

Eligibility

Nominees must have at least five years of experience in any area of the mortgage industry as of September 30, 2026.

Tell Us Why They Are an Industry Titan

A strong nomination goes beyond a job title or list of responsibilities. Tell us what the nominee has accomplished, who they have influenced, and how their contributions have made the mortgage profession stronger.

Specific examples, measurable results, and personal stories will help our judges understand the full extent of their impact.

Nomination Deadline: November 29, 2026

[Start Your Nomination]


Submission deadline: 
Saturday, November 29, 2025

Mortgage Star Awards & Conference

Rise above the rest.

The Mortgage Star Awards celebrates the strong & inspiring women within the mortgage sector. Mortgage Star Award winners are celebrated live, in-person at the Mortgage Star Conference for Women in New Orleans.

This year's conference will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the stunning and historic Hotel Monteleone in the heart of the French Quarter.

All award winners will be granted free admission to the event.

The Mortgage Star Conference also includes access to the Ultimate Mortgage Expo on July 9-10.

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Check back in for next year's nomination form, and look for this year's winners in an upcoming issue.