Nominations are open for our annual Home of the Year awards

Catch up quick: Every year we highlight the best of the best in residential real estate and we're eager to receive submissions for 2026.

• Past winners have flexed their design skills with a Davidson estate designed for family fun, a rustic Lake Norman retreat and a historic Plaza Midwood mansion reimagined for modern living.
• Finalists have brought plenty to the table, too, from a transformed 1960s ranch to a swanky speakeasy.

Now, we're looking for the best of 2026. Here's what to know before submitting a nomination.

Qualifications: Homes must be newly built or remodeled within the past 12 months.

• Apartments, condos, townhouses and single-family homes in the Charlotte area are eligible.
• Homeowners can nominate their own spaces. Architects, designers and other professionals can submit clients' homes.

How to submit: Email your nomination(s) to [email protected] using the subject line "2026 Home of the Year nomination."

• Please include the address, a brief description (up to three sentences) and at least three photos.

What's next: The deadline to submit is Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. If your nomination is selected as a finalist, we will follow up for more information.