2023 October Research Awards

The October Research Awards program honors the work of professionals across the real estate transaction for exemplary accomplishment in the areas of Leadership, Innovation and Philanthropy.

The awards are presented to the winners each year during the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3).

Eligibility

Nominations are open to individuals, teams or companies with a track record of accomplishment in the title, underwriting, legal, settlement services, mortgage lending and technology industries. Winners must be registered attendees and accept awards in person at the event.

Nomination process

Click here to enter a nomination. For further information, contact Tara Quinn, Seminars & Webinars Director, at tquinn@octoberresearch.com or by calling (330) 659-6101 x 314.

2023 Nomination Timeline

Awards Criteria

October Research will assess each entry based on the following criteria. Thoroughness of responses also will be considered as part of the selection process.

Leadership

One exemplary leader will be presented with the award. The following criteria will be considered when evaluating entries:

• How long has the nominee worked in the industry, and what positions has the nominee held?
• In what ways has the nominee demonstrated leadership within their company or organization over the course of their career?
• How has the settlement services industry benefited from the leadership the nominee has exhibited over the course of their career?

Innovation

Has an individual, team or company made tremendous innovative strides? Submit a nomination on their behalf. The winner must be a registered attendee at NS3 2023 and accept the award in person.

The following criteria will be considered when evaluating entries:

• How significant has the nominee’s accomplishment been in advancing industry standards or best practices?
• Has the nominee adopted these practices or standards within their own organization? How successful has that effort been?
• Is the nominee helping to further collaboration and thought leadership within the settlement services industry?

Philanthropy

Did your company participate in more community outreach in 2022/2023? Do you know an individual or company who went above and beyond to give back? Submit a nomination on their behalf. The individual or an employee of the company being submitted must be a registered NS3 attendee and accept the award in person.

The following criteria will be considered when evaluating entries:

• How does the nominee exemplify a strong commitment to philanthropy or a positive impact on society, or to community or faith-based organizations?
• What specific programs or projects has the nominee initiated or supported through their philanthropic efforts?