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

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ:APPF), the technology leader powering the future of real estate, announced the winners of its 2025 FUTUREist Awards at . 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: 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 and .
• Housing FUTUREist: 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 and .
• Leadership FUTUREist: 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 and .
  
  

“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 . 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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