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2027 Top Emerging Stars spotlights the mortgage professionals under 40 who are setting the pace.
Results to be published online in December 2026.
Early-career recognition is rare, and it sets a nominee apart as the person their company chose to put forward. A Top Emerging Stars honor becomes part of their brand, from bio to email signature, and gives referral partners a reason to choose them.
Nominees must be under 40 as of December 1, 2026, and work in mortgage, lending or real estate finance. They do not need to be originators. Anyone at your organization who meets the age requirement can be nominated.
$149 early-bird pricing through Oct. 15, then $199
Your nominee is listed in the Top Emerging Stars feature.
What to have ready
$299 early-bird pricing through Oct. 15, then $399
Your nominee appears in the top position of the feature with a headshot, bio and a link to your company website. The strongest way to put a rising star in front of the industry.
What to have ready
Either option takes about five minutes.
Nominating more than one person? Skip the one-by-one forms. Download the official bulk submission template, list everyone in one spreadsheet and upload it through the bulk submission portal. Each nominee is priced at the Standard or Featured rate.
Submit everyone at once with one spreadsheet. Pricing is per nominee, the same as single entries.
Every nomination includes the Top Workplaces marketing kit, built to turn recognition into recruiting wins and brand credibility from day one.
Press Release Template
Pre-written and ready to customize. Announce your recognition to local media, trade outlets and your company newsroom in minutes.
Announcement Email Template
Share the news with clients, referral partners and your team through a polished, ready-to-send email.
Social Media Banners
Sized for LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, with post copy ready to go. Share the news the day the feature goes live.
Email Signature Graphic
Put the recognition in every email your team sends.
No design team needed. Everything arrives ready to use.
License the official Top Workplaces logo through Wright’s Media and add the badge to every piece in your kit.
The Top Emerging Stars feature recognizes individuals in the mortgage industry that are under 40 years old and who are making a significant impact. Nominating your emerging leaders not only honors their achievements but also showcases your commitment to developing the next generation – boosting both individual and company credibility.
Basic Nomination – Top Emerging Stars only appears in online feature
Featured Nomination – Top Emerging Star appears at the top of the online Feature with a headshot and short bio.
Submission period for the Top Emerging Stars is September 1 – November 12 annually
Top Emerging Stars will be released December 1, 2025.
Yes. Companies can honor multiple employees with Basic OR Featured nominations.
No. Logos are licensed separately through our official awards provider, Wright’s Media. For pricing and usage options, contact Carey Gartner at careyg@wrightsmedia.com.
If you receive solicitations from unauthorized plaque or logo vendors, please forward them to marketing@scotsmanguide.com.
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