Annual awards honor the individuals, companies and state affiliates making a meaningful difference across the National Association of Mortgage Brokers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), the first and only national volunteer-led and membership-driven organization representing the interests of mortgage brokers and homebuyers since 1973, recognized its 2025–2026 award winners, honoring the individuals, companies and state affiliates whose leadership, volunteer service and commitment have strengthened the association and advanced the mortgage brokerage industry during NAMB National 2026.
The awards recognize outstanding contributions across NAMB, including professional achievement, affiliate partnership, volunteerism, distinguished industry service, leadership and support for the association's mission. The honorees represent the dedication and collaborative spirit that help NAMB serve mortgage professionals and homebuyers nationwide.
"NAMB's strength comes from the people and organizations who give their time, leadership and support to advance our mission," said Michael Farrell, NAMB President. "These award recipients exemplify the commitment and collaborative spirit that make our association stronger. We are proud to recognize their contributions and thank them for the difference they make for NAMB and the mortgage industry."
2025–2026 NAMB Internal Award Winners:
Mortgage Professional of the Year
Cathy Lee, CRMS
Affiliate Company of the Year
- CBC Mortgage Agency/Chenoa Fund
- Mutual of Omaha Reverse Wholesale
Kathy Love Volunteer of the Year
Matt Shields
The Harry Dinham Distinguished Industry Service Award
Linda McCoy, CRMS
NAMB Eagle Award
Freedom Mortgage
NAMB Leadership Award
Valerie Saunders, CRMS
NAMB Inspire Award
Christy Mindell
NAMB State Affiliate of the Year
- Large: CoAMP
- Mid-size: NTXAMP
- Small: CAMPRO
President's Award of Merit
- Michael Farrell, CRMS
- Lauren Patterson, CRMS
NAMB congratulates all of its 2025–2026 award recipients and thanks them for their dedication, service and partnership. Their contributions help strengthen the association, support mortgage professionals and advance NAMB's work on behalf of the mortgage brokerage community and homebuyers across the country.
About NAMB: The National Association of Mortgage Brokers has been the only national volunteer-led and membership-driven organization representing the interests of mortgage professionals and homebuyers since 1973. NAMB provides mortgage professionals with advocacy, education, and rigorous certification programs to recognize members with the highest levels of professional knowledge and education. NAMB's active lobbying and advocacy efforts focus on national and state issues, protecting the interests of its members and borrowers. As the leading national trade association for the mortgage industry, NAMB is affiliated with state associations throughout the country and represents the interests of more than 546,800 licensed and registered Mortgage Loan Originators and 49,100 licensed Mortgage Broker and Mortgage Lender businesses throughout the U.S. For more information, visit www.namb.org.
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SOURCE National Association of Mortgage Brokers
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