The FUTUREist Awards
Celebrating Leaders Who Create Brighter Futures
The FUTUREist Awards recognize real estate professionals who are transforming lives, demonstrating extraordinary leadership, and reshaping real estate for the better.
Our 2026 Winners
We are thrilled to recognize the real estate professionals who created a brighter future for their communities in 2026.
Recognizing Real Estate Innovators
AppFolio believes that real estate management professionals can have a profound impact on their communities and we want to celebrate the work they do to make their world a better place.
FUTUREist in Community
Recognizes those who have a meaningful impact on their communities and create a place where everyone belongs.
FUTUREist in Housing
Recognizes those who focus on the long-term goal of creating equitable housing opportunities for all residents.
FUTUREist in Leadership
Recognizes leaders whose actions create a lasting legacy of positive change, both in their company and the community.
Meet the 2026 FUTUREist Committee
Our FUTUREist Committee Members are experienced professionals celebrated for their contributions to community impact, inspiring leadership, and industry transformation.
Meaningful Work, Rewarded
With an emphasis on driving impact in rental housing communities and beyond, the FUTUREist Award Packages include a generous donation to a nonprofit of your choice plus opportunities to share your achievement, insight, and expertise with the broader real estate community. One winner and three runner ups are awarded, per category.
Winner Package
- $15,000 donation to the nonprofit of your choice
- Two complimentary tickets to FUTURE
- Professional video shoot to showcase your achievement
Runner Up Package
- $5,000 donation to the nonprofit of your choice
- 50% off 2 FUTURE tickets
- Features on our post-event website