Rising Star Award

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The MMLA "Rising Star" Recognition Program!

The Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association’s (MMLA) Rising Star Award is a prestigious designation that is awarded to the “Rising Stars” of the Michigan mortgage industry. As the mortgage industry continues to evolve, the MMLA recognizes the importance of having industry leaders involved to continue moving the mortgage industry forward. Past winners have been loan officers, branch managers, marketing coordinators, title company representatives and others, representing all aspects of the mortgage industry. 

This annual award which recognized MMLA members who are achievers based on factors such as commitment to the industry, growth and advancement in position, awards and accolades, philanthropic successes, impact on the mortgage industry in Michigan, and participation in MMLA events and committees. Winners will be announced at the Annual Lending Conference in August and will be honored at the Annual Installation Banquet in November.   

Winners will be awarded a pass to attend ALL MMLA events during the year as well as paid registration to the MBA National Advocacy Conference in DC.  This is a valued investment in our Rising Stars and we hope it will encourage MMLA participation and possibly future leadership of the MMLA.

Here are Past Winners:

2022: Corrine Rockoff, Maddin, Hauser, Roth & Heller, P.C.
           Donielle Hart, First State Bank

2021:  Laura Miller, Amrock
           Grace Ragan, Ross Mortgage Corp.
           Lindsey Smith, Mortgage 1, Inc.

           Dave Sparling, Success Mortgage Partners, Inc.

2020/2019:  Nicole Booth, Quicken Loans
             Holly Engel, The Huntington National Bank
             Joe Migliaccio, Mortgage 1, Inc.

2018: Jaime Borashko   United Wholesale Mortgage
           Victoria DeLuce   Success Mortgage Partners, Inc.
           A J Franchi   GoldStar Mortgage Company, Inc.

       

This award has been paused in 2023 in lieu of our Future Leaders Program.

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