All Categories In The RESA Home Staging Industry Awards®

The Home Staging Industry Awards are the industry’s most prestigious awards, honoring real estate staging mastery. Annually since 2008 top producing stagers are recognized for their professional excellence and superior skills in the art of home staging and redesign. RESA® also recognizes our industry’s top leaders for the work they do to drive our industry forward.

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Award Categories For Home Stagers In The United States

Luxury Vacant Staging Project of the Year, United States™

This category is for staged listings located in the United States that fall within the top 20% of listing prices in their local market.

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Vacant Staging Project of the Year, United States™

This category recognizes vacant staged listings in the United States where the listing price does not place the home in the top 20% of its local market.

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NEW FOR 2026 Luxury Occupied Staging Project of the Year, United States™

This category is for occupied staged listings in the United States where the project primarily utilized the client’s existing furniture.

Submissions must represent the top 20% of the listing price in your market.

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Occupied Staging Project of the Year, United States™

This category is for occupied staged listings in the United States where the project primarily utilized the client’s existing furniture.

This category is intended for occupied properties where the listing price does not place the home in the top 20% of its local market.

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Short-Term Rental Staging Project of the Year, United States™

This category is for home staging companies in the United States that work on short-term rental staging projects.

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Interior Styling Project of the Year, United States™

This is a category for home staging, design, decorating companies in the United States that offer interior styling services.

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Photo Prep Staging Project of the Year, United States™

This category is for home staging companies in the United States that completed photo prep staging projects using 100% of the client’s existing furnishings and decor.

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Rising Star Vacant Staging Project of the Year, United States™

This category recognizes vacant staged listings in the United States staged by companies that have been in business for less than two years as of the date of entry.

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Rising Star Occupied Staging Project of the Year, United States™

This category is for occupied staged listings in the United States where the project primarily utilized the client’s existing furniture. Only open to staging companies that have been in business for less than two years as of the date of entry.

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FREE TO NOMINATE | Real Estate Agent of the Year, United States™

Recognizing your top real estate agents is a fantastic way to celebrate the partnerships that drive success!

By nominating the agents you work with for Real Estate Agent of the Year you not only show your appreciation for their hard work but also strengthen those valuable connections.

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Award Categories For Home Stagers In Canada

Luxury Vacant Staging Project of the Year, Canada™

This category is for staged listings located in Canada that fall within the top 20% of listing prices in their local market.

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Vacant Staging Project of the Year, Canada™

This category recognizes vacant staged listings in Canada where the listing price does not place the home in the top 20% of its local market.

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NEW FOR 2026 Luxury Occupied Staging Project of the Year, Canada™

This category is for occupied staged listings in Canada where the project primarily utilized the client’s existing furniture.

Submissions must represent the top 20% of the listing price in your market.

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Occupied Staging Project of the Year, Canada™

This category is for occupied staged listings in Canada where the project primarily utilized the client’s existing furniture.

This category is intended for occupied properties where the listing price does not place the home in the top 20% of its local market.

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Short-Term Rental Staging Project of the Year, Canada™

This category is for home staging companies in Canada that work on short-term rental staging projects.

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Interior Styling Project of the Year, Canada ™

This is a category for home staging, design, decorating companies in Canada that offer interior styling services.

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Photo Prep Staging Project of the Year, Canada™

This category is for home staging companies in Canada that completed photo prep staging projects using 100% of the client’s existing furnishings and decor.

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Rising Star Vacant Staging Project of the Year, Canada™

This category recognizes vacant staged listings in Canada staged by companies that have been in business for less than two years as of the date of entry.

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Rising Star Occupied Staging Project of the Year, Canada™

This category is for occupied staged listings in the United States where the project primarily utilized the client’s existing furniture. Only open to staging companies that have been in business for less than two years as of the date of entry.

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FREE TO NOMINATE | Real Estate Agent of the Year, Canada™

Recognizing your top real estate agents is a fantastic way to celebrate the partnerships that drive success!

By nominating the agents you work with for Real Estate Agent of the Year you not only show your appreciation for their hard work but also strengthen those valuable connections.

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International Award Categories For Home Stagers Outside of the US & CAN

Luxury Vacant Staging Project of the Year, International™

is a category for home staging companies that have been in business for more than two years as of the date of entry.

This category is for members who live in countries other than the United States and Canada.

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Vacant Staging Project of the Year, International™

is a category for home staging companies that have been in business for more than two years as of the date of entry.

This category is for members who live in countries other than the United States and Canada.

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Occupied Staging Project of the Year, International™

is a category for home staging companies that have been in business for more than two years as of the date of entry.

This category is for members who live in countries other than the United States and Canada.

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Short-Term Rental Staging Project of the Year, International™

is a category for home staging companies that have been in business for more than two years as of the date of entry.

This category is for members who live in countries other than the United States and Canada.

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Interior Styling Project of the Year, International™

is a category for home staging, decorating or design companies that offer interior styling services.

This category is for members who live in countries other than the United States and Canada.

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Photo Prep Staging Project of the Year, International™

is a category for home all staging companies regardless of years in business.

This category is for members who live in countries other than the United States and Canada.

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Rising Star Vacant Staging Project of the Year, International™

is a category for home staging companies that have been in business for less than two years as of the date of entry.

This category is for members who live in countries other than the United States and Canada.

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Rising Star Occupied Staging Project of the Year, International™

is a category for home staging companies that have been in business for less than two years as of the date of entry.

This category is for members who live in countries other than the United States and Canada.

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FREE TO NOMINATE | Real Estate Agent of the Year, International™

Recognizing your top real estate agents is a fantastic way to celebrate the partnerships that drive success!

By nominating the agents you work with for Real Estate Agent of the Year you not only show your appreciation for their hard work but also strengthen those valuable connections.

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Award Categories For Leaders and Legends

RESA® State or Provincial President of The Year™

is a category to recognize and honor RESA® State or Provincial Presidents who demonstrate a passion for the industry and a willingness to support RESA®’s mission, values and goals for the betterment of the entire industry.

All current RESA® State/Provincial Presidents will automatically be nominated. Nominees must accept and submit the nomination to complete entry.

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RESA® Approved Instructor of The Year™

is a category for RESA® Approved Instructors teaching the course Staging to Sell, What Every Agent Should Know.

All current RESA® Approved Instructors who have taught at least 3 classes in the past 12 months will automatically be nominated. Nominees must accept and submit the nomination to complete entry.

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RESA® Chapter of the Year™

is a category for all RESA® Chapters demonstrating the collective efforts of their members to make a meaningful impact and elevate the profession.

All current RESA® Chapters will automatically be nominated. A board member must accept and submit the nomination to complete entry.

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RESA® Partner of the Year™

All current RESA® Partners will automatically be nominated. Nominees must accept and submit the nomination to complete entry.

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FREE TO NOMINATE | Lori Kim Polk Lifetime Achievement Award™

Lori Kim Polk was a pioneer in our industry for over a decade. During this time, she was a champion to the new stager and worked tirelessly to offer support by mentoring, coaching and simply being a sounding board to anyone who asked. 

She served in several leadership positions within RESA® and believed in working towards unity in our industry as well as advancing professionalism and excellence in staging. Lori was a philanthropist and dedicated her resources to K-9 rescue organizations.

Candidates for this award should have similar traits and be like-minded in his/her efforts to follow Lori Kim’s excellent example.

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FREE TO NOMINATE | Kathy Nielsen Spirit Award™

Kathy dedicated much of her life to furthering the home staging industry through her work at RESA®. She was not only a leader within RESA®; she was a mentor to so many home stagers.

She was always willing to take the time to talk with someone, to give sage advice, and to brainstorm the next new idea for our industry.

Candidates for this award should have similar traits and be like-minded in his/her efforts to follow Kathy’s excellent example. Please nominate a RESA member who embodies the true spirit of Kathy Nielsen.

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FREE TO NOMINATE | RESA® Most Influential People of The Year

This category recognizes individuals working within the real estate staging industry who are advancing professionalism and excellence.

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FREE TO PARTICIPATE | RESA® Sold Over List Price & Days on Market Club Awards
  • RESA® Sold Over List Price – Property of the Year™
  • RESA Sold Over List Price – Stager of the Year™
  • RESA Days on Market  – Stager of the Year™

These are 3 distinct categories open to all RESA® members in North America who participate in the club.

Learn more Submit your Properties to the Sold Over List Price Club Submit your Properties to the Days on Market Club
Photo Credit: Staged by Ellen Patrick, Scène Staging, Home Staging Industry Award Finalist 2025