AppFolio Announces Winners of 2025 FUTUREist Awards, Recognizing Businesses and Leaders Shaping a Brighter Future for Their Teams, Communities, and the Broader Industry

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AppFolio (NASDAQ:APPF) announced the winners of its 2025 FUTUREist Awards on October 20, 2025 at FUTURE: The Real Estate Conference by AppFolio.

The program recognizes customers for leadership, equitable housing work, and community impact and includes a $75,000 donation to winners' charities of choice. 2025 winners: Community FUTUREist Fairlawn (runners-up RentRight, DLP Capital); Housing FUTUREist Atlas Real Estate (runners-up GSF Properties, The Stonekey Group) — Atlas reported 1,500+ volunteer hours and helped 200+ residents toward homeownership in 2025; Leadership FUTUREist Enclave Companies (runners-up Evernest, Prosper Communities).

The awards highlight resident-centered community initiatives and invite customers to join the 2026 interest list.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AppFolio (NASDAQ:APPF), the technology leader powering the future of real estate, announced the winners of its 2025 FUTUREist Awards at FUTURE: The Real Estate Conference by AppFolio. The awards program honors customers who are shaping a brighter future for their communities through visionary leadership, a commitment to equitable housing, and meaningful community impact.

The FUTUREist Awards were inspired by AppFolio’s belief that creating thriving communities is the true definition of success. AppFolio is dedicated to empowering its customers, supporting not only their business achievements but also their critical mission to cultivate thriving, resident-centered communities. As part of the program, AppFolio is donating a total of $75,000 to the recipients’ charities of choice.

The 2025 FUTUREist Award winners and runners-up are:

• Community FUTUREist: Fairlawn believes in investing in creativity and expression to build strong communities. This commitment to public art is evident across its real estate portfolio, particularly in Champaign-Urbana. Through diverse murals, installations, and partnerships like the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail, Fairlawn uses its properties to celebrate culture, history, and community life. Runners-up in this category are RentRight and DLP Capital.
• Housing FUTUREist: Atlas Real Estate believes in giving back as a core value. During 2025, their team has led 1,500+ volunteer hours and expanded the Atlas Uplift Program, helping 200+ residents move toward homeownership with coaching and closing cost support. They also partnered on sustainability, hosted housing and education workshops, led youth mentorships, and supported donation drives – empowering communities and advancing generational wealth across all their markets. Runners-up are GSF Properties and The Stonekey Group.
• Leadership FUTUREist: Enclave Companies believes the future belongs to companies that prioritize people, cultivating the next generation of leaders through programs such as the Ignite Leadership Development Program and Elevate Annual Summit. These programs celebrate and develop leaders at every level of the organization. Runners-up are Evernest and Prosper Communities.
  

“The real estate industry’s future is defined by leaders who prioritize community," said Stacy Holden, AppFolio’s VP and Industry Principal. "The stories of our FUTUREist winners are a powerful reminder of the impact we can all have when we lead with purpose. Their actions prove that good business and doing good are one and the same."

To learn more about the winners and their inspiring stories, visit the FUTUREist Awards page at futureconference.com/futureist/. Customers interested in the 2026 awards can join the interest list to be notified when submissions open.

About AppFolio
AppFolio is the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry. Our innovative performance platform and trusted partnership enable our customers to connect communities, increase operational efficiency, and grow their business. For more information about AppFolio, visit appfolio.com.

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FAQ

What did AppFolio (APPF) announce on October 20, 2025 at FUTURE: The Real Estate Conference?

AppFolio announced the 2025 FUTUREist Awards winners and a $75,000 donation to recipients' charities.

Who won AppFolio's 2025 Community FUTUREist award and who were the runners-up?

The Community FUTUREist winner was Fairlawn; runners-up were RentRight and DLP Capital.

What achievements did Atlas Real Estate report as Housing FUTUREist winner (APPF)?

Atlas reported 1,500+ volunteer hours in 2025 and helped 200+ residents move toward homeownership.

Which company won the 2025 Leadership FUTUREist award announced by AppFolio (APPF)?

The 2025 Leadership FUTUREist winner was Enclave Companies, with Evernest and Prosper Communities as runners-up.

How can property management customers apply or learn about the 2026 FUTUREist Awards from AppFolio (APPF)?

Customers can join the 2026 interest list to be notified when FUTUREist award submissions open.