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News: MMI’s Kortney Lane-Schafers Named a 2025 Most Powerful Woman in Fintech by PROGRESS in Lending | CitizenWire

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /CitizenWire/ — MMI (Mobility Market Intelligence), the sole provider of a unified mortgage technology solution for the lending and real estate finance industry, proudly announces that Kortney Lane-Schafers, Vice President of Growth & Client Advocacy, has been recognized as a 2025 Most Powerful Woman in Fintech by PROGRESS in Lending.

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News: California Safe Schools – A Global Voice for Environmental Health Honors Youth Heroes | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — For more than 27 years, California Safe Schools (CSS) has been a leading advocate for environmental health, dedicated to upholding the highest standards for clean air, water, and soil, and advancing the fundamental right to a safe and healthy environment. Founded by Robina Suwol, a bold and visionary leader in […]

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News: Announcing The World Fertility Awards: Celebrating Global Change Agents Advancing Fertility Awareness, Innovation, and Inclusion | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Pregnantish, the first global media platform dedicated to helping people navigate their fertility, announces the inaugural World Fertility Awards at The Times Center in New York City in December. Award nominations are now open at and will be accepted until August 1, 2025. Pregnantish is uniquely positioned to host this […]

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News: MMI’s Melissa Sike named a 2025 Mortgage Star by Mortgage Women Magazine | CitizenWire

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /CitizenWire/ — MMI (Mobility Market Intelligence), the sole provider of a unified mortgage technology solution for the lending and real estate finance industry, is proud to share that Melissa Sike, Vice President of Enterprise Sales, has been named a 2025 Mortgage Star by Mortgage Women Magazine.

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News: Christopher Simmons’ MuseWire again ranked among the Top 70 Music Industry Blogs for 2025 by Feedspot | CitizenWire

TEMECULA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — MuseWire has been selected by the panelists at Feedspot as one of the “Top 70 Music Industry Blogs” on the web for 2025. Ranked #30 this year (#35 last year). MuseWire™ (aka/formerly Music Industry Newswire) covers music makers, music gear, audiophile gear, the music business and related topics; established 2006. A […]

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News: Argyle-nCino integration garners industry accolades for reshaping VOIE workflows | CitizenWire

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced that its integration with nCino, a leading provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking and mortgage solutions, has been honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award. The award celebrates […]

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News: Floify’s Sofia Rossato named to Progress in Lending’s 2025 most powerful women in fintech list | CitizenWire

BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its president and general manager, Sofia Rossato, has received the 2025 Most Powerful Women in FinTech award from Progress in Lending (PIL). The PIL award is a prestigious, annual recognition celebrating professionals who are innovating, optimizing processes and shaping the […]

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News: Legacy Wealth Advisors has once again been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list for 2025 | CitizenWire

WARRENVILLE, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Raymond James Financial Services is pleased to announce that Legacy Wealth Advisors has once again been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list for 2025, marking 3 straight years of recognition in this prestigious national ranking.

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News: iEmergent honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award | CitizenWire

DES MOINES, Iowa /CitizenWire/ — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced its selection as a recipient of PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award. The recognition honors iEmergent’s instrumental role in CONVERGENCE Columbus, a cross-sector initiative led by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) to […]

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News: Cloudvirga honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award | CitizenWire

IRVINE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, today announced it has been named a recipient of PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award. The award honors strategic partnerships and integrations that are reshaping the mortgage industry by advancing efficiency, innovation, and collaboration.

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News: Mooresville Ford Earns Prestigious President’s Award for Third Consecutive Year | CitizenWire

MOORESVILLE, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — Mooresville Ford is proud to announce it has once again received the Ford President’s Award, marking the third consecutive year the dealership has earned this distinguished title. Mooresville Ford is the only Ford dealership in the region to receive this award three years in a row, a testament to its unwavering […]

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News: Edupoint Synergy Named ‘SIS Innovation of the Year’ in 7th Annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program | CitizenWire

MESA, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform, today announced that Synergy has been selected as the winner of the “SIS Innovation of the Year” award in the 7th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization recognizing the top companies and solutions […]

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News: Craig Leabig of Informative Research Named HousingWire 2025 Marketing Leader | CitizenWire

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — nformative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced that Senior Vice President of Marketing Craig Leabig has been named a 2025 HousingWire Marketing Leader. This year’s award honors 55 professionals reshaping how mortgage and real estate companies engage prospects and […]

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News: HousingWire selects Depth EVP Lindsey Neal as 2025 Marketing Leader | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Depth, a leading provider of consultative B2B marketing, public relations and reputation management services for technology companies serving the residential mortgage finance, financial technology (fintech) and regulatory technology (regtech) industries, today announced that Executive Vice President Lindsey Neal has been named a recipient of HousingWire’s 2025 Marketing Leaders Award.

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News: At Commencement, The Woodlands at Furman Graduates to ‘Certified University Based Retirement Community (UBRC)’ Status | CitizenWire

GREENVILLE, S.C. /CitizenWire/ — The Woodlands at Furman, a 350+ resident senior living community in partnership with Furman University, has met criteria to be recognized as a “Certified University Based Retirement Community (UBRC),” the highest category among more than 85 University Retirement Communities (URCs) nationwide.

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News: Courtney Dodd of Floify named to HousingWire’s 2025 Marketing Leaders list for a second year in a row | CitizenWire

BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Courtney Dodd, head of marketing, has been named to HousingWire’s prestigious Marketing Leaders list for 2025. She was also a 2024 Marketing Leaders recipient. The Marketing Leaders award honors the outstanding accomplishments of mortgage and real estate marketing executives who […]

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News: Hillcrest CEO Matthew Neeley Recognized as Outstanding Community Leader for Compassionate Leadership and Community Service | CitizenWire

LA VERNE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Matthew Neeley, President and CEO of Hillcrest, an age-qualified community in La Verne, was recently honored as an Outstanding Community Leader at the NAACP Pomona Valley Branch 6th Annual Freedom Fund Event. Through his compassionate leadership and steadfast commitment to serving others, Neeley has led efforts that uplift individuals, bridge […]

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News: Kelly Auto Group Celebrates Top Dealer Awards for Nissan, Toyota, and Hyundai Dealerships | CitizenWire

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Kelly Auto Group is proud to announce that Kelly Nissan, Kelly Toyota, and Kelly Hyundai of Hamburg have each earned the Top Dealer Award by their respective manufacturers. This prestigious recognition highlights the dedication, performance, and unwavering passion that each store brings to their brand, their customers, and the greater […]

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News: Joel Brouwer Honored as CFO of the Year – Small to Midsize Company at 2025 LA Executive Leadership Awards | CitizenWire

LA VERNE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Hillcrest, an age-qualified community in La Verne, proudly announces that Chief Financial Officer Joel Brouwer, CPA, CGMA, has been recognized as the CFO of the Year in the Small to Midsize Company category at the 2025 LA Executive Leadership Awards, an event celebrating leaders across Southern California who exemplify excellence, […]

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News: Alair Decatur Wins Three 2025 NARI National Remodeler of the Year Awards | CitizenWire

DECATUR, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Alair Homes Decatur is proud to announce that it has received three prestigious honors as a 2025 National Remodeler of the Year (RotY) from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). These national awards follow the team’s recognition as a Southeast Regional RotY winner across five categories and seven Atlanta […]

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News: Sun Sentinel Names Spodak Dental Group a Winner of the South Florida Top Workplaces 2025 Award | CitizenWire

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Spodak Dental Group has been awarded the No. 15 Top Workplaces 2025 honor by The Sun Sentinel in the small business category. This is the ninth time that the Group has won the award. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of a confidential survey that gathers […]

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News: ACES Quality Management Named One of 2025 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology for Third Consecutive Year | CitizenWire

DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced that it has been named one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology. The annual awards program recognizes the leading companies in the financial technology sector that […]

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News: Les Dames d’Escoffier International’s San Francisco Chapter Celebrates 2024 Award Winners at Annual Awards Reception | CitizenWire

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) hosted its Annual Awards Celebration on Monday, April 28, 2025, at The Civic Kitchen Cooking School. Guests gathered to honor five exceptional women in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, each recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the […]

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News: Capital Chevrolet of Wake Forest Honors 2025 Wake County Teacher of the Year with New Vehicle | CitizenWire

WAKE FOREST, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — Capital Chevrolet of Wake Forest is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2025 Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Teacher of the Year award, presented to Macy Brinson, a physical education teacher at Kingswood Magnet Elementary in Cary. In recognition of her exceptional dedication to education, Capital Chevrolet is […]

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News: Breathe Southern California to Host Breath of Life Awards Honoring Clean Air & Lung Health Champions | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — On Monday, May 13, 2025, at 6 p.m., Breathe Southern California will host its highly anticipated Breath of Life Awards at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. The annual event recognizes visionary leaders and organizations committed to advancing clean air, environmental health, and lung health equity across California.

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News: Doherty Enterprises-Owned Applebee’s® Restaurants Honor Four Long Island Teachers in 9th Annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Essay Contest | CitizenWire

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurants in Long Island announced the winners of the 9th annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest. This spring, four Long Island teachers-each chosen by their students-will each receive a $500 check to enhance their classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year, plus an […]

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News: Iowa Photographer Andrew B. Clark Honored with Four International Accolades in Prestigious Exposure One Awards | CitizenWire

OSCEOLA, Iowa /CitizenWire/ — Photographer Andrew B. Clark has been recognized on the global stage with four honors in the 2025 One Shot Photo Contest from the Exposure One Awards, a distinguished international competition dedicated exclusively to black-and-white photography. With over 35 years behind the lens, Clark’s unique eye and passion for storytelling through image […]

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News: City of Castleford wins Best Tasting Water in Idaho Award | CitizenWire

BOISE, Idaho /CitizenWire/ — The City of Castleford claimed the 2025 title of Idaho’s best tasting drinking water during the Idaho Rural Water Association’s (IRWA) Spring Conference on April 3, 2025. The other finalists were Rogerson Water and the City of Grace. Idaho Rural Water Association is a non-profit association comprised of 370 water and […]

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News: IRWA recognizes USDA Rural Development with 2025 Friend of Idaho Rural Water Award | CitizenWire

BOISE, Idaho /CitizenWire/ — Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) is proud to recognize the team at USDA Rural Development as the recipient of the 2025 Friend of Rural Water award. This award was presented to USDA Rural Development representatives Noe Ramirez, Western Idaho Area Director, and Noel LaRoque, Idaho State Director, at IRWA’s annual Spring […]

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News: The Lowell Chamber Orchestra announces winners of its fourth international young artist competition | CitizenWire

LOWELL, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) is proud to announce the winners of its fourth international young artist competition. Cellist William Suh won first prize, soprano Emma Robertson won second prize, and oboist Anqi Zhou won third prize. As part of his winning, Suh will be performing with LCO during next season.

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News: California Safe Schools Honors 2025 Earth Day Heroes and Celebrates its 27th Anniversary | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — In celebration of Earth Day 2025, California Safe Schools (CSS) is proud to recognize eight remarkable individuals whose unwavering dedication to protecting human health, inspiring youth leadership, and safeguarding the environment exemplifies the true spirit of environmental stewardship.

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News: Cloudvirga’s Aaron Heidorn honored as a HousingWire Rising Star | CitizenWire

IRVINE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, today announced that Aaron Heidorn, director of software engineering and infrastructure, has been named a 2025 HousingWire Rising Star. The annual award recognizes young professionals who are driving innovation and growth in the housing economy and shaping the future of mortgage and […]

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News: Dovenmuehle Receives New Subordinate Lien Servicer Ranking, Maintains Above Average Primary Servicer Ranking from S&P Global Ratings | CitizenWire

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, today announced that S&P Global Ratings has assigned the company an Above Average ranking as a residential mortgage loan subordinate lien servicer, in addition to reaffirming its Above Average ranking as a residential mortgage loan primary servicer with a stable outlook.

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News: Argyle’s Daniel Esquibel recognized as a HousingWire Rising Star | CitizenWire

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced that Daniel Esquibel, head of partner sales, has been named a 2025 HousingWire Rising Star. The award recognizes emerging real estate and mortgage industry leaders who are shaping […]

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News: Floify’s Maggie Zielinski Swanson named to HousingWire’s 2025 Rising Stars list | CitizenWire

BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Enterprise Account Executive/Sales Engineer Maggie Zielinski Swanson has been named to HousingWire’s prestigious Rising Stars list for 2025. Swanson, 29, joined Floify in 2021 as a skilled sales professional and has quickly become an indispensable force in the company’s collaborative […]

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News: Optimal Blue’s Shawn Chandwani Named to HousingWire’s 2025 Rising Star List | CitizenWire

PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Optimal Blue today announced that Senior Software Engineering Manager Shawn Chandwani, 34, has been named among HousingWire’s Rising Stars. The annual list celebrates young professionals who shoulder significant leadership responsibilities and contribute to the broader industry and business landscape, establishing themselves as influential figures and leaders for tomorrow.

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News: Janet Pitney of Click n’ Close Honored with 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars Award | CitizenWire

ADDISON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Click n’ Close (CNC), a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced that Project Manager Janet Pitney has been honored with a place among the 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars. The award honors young real estate and mortgage professionals making impressive career moves while driving growth for their companies and the industry. Pitney is […]

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News: ACES Quality Management’s Josh Reed Honored as 2025 Rising Star by HousingWire Magazine | CitizenWire

DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the mortgage industry, today announced its Principal Application Architect Josh Reed has been honored among the 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars, which recognizes mortgage and real estate professionals under 40 who have made impactful career decisions driving […]

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News: Informative Research Data Solutions’ Jooyoung Jung recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars Honoree | CitizenWire

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Informative Research Data Solutions, a division of Informative Research and leading provider of data-powered borrower intelligence and analytics tools for the financial services industry, today announced its Data Solutions Team Lead Jooyoung Jung has been recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars Honoree. The award highlights real estate and mortgage […]

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