Home remodeling and design platform Houzz Inc. announced its Best of Houzz 2025 awards, expanding the program with a new category celebrating innovation among industry professionals.

The annual awards, which spotlight top performers across the global home improvement sector, recognized an elite 2% of the platform's more than three million professionals. This year's program introduced the Best of Houzz Innovator Award, highlighting professionals who combine exceptional customer service with advanced project management through Houzz Pro software.

"Best of Houzz award winners exemplify the highest levels of design, quality and customer satisfaction," said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. "This year's new category celebrates pros using our award-winning software to deliver standout client experiences."

The awards span four categories: Design, recognizing the most popular work among Houzz users; Customer Service, based on ratings and 2024 project reviews; the new Innovator category for tech-savvy professionals; and Photography, honoring top architectural and interior design photographers.

Winners receive a "Best of Houzz 2025" profile badge, helping homeowners identify leading professionals in their area. Houzz Pro members can further leverage their recognition with a standout tag in directory listings, enhancing their marketplace visibility.

The platform's project management software enables professionals to provide comprehensive client services, including 3D floor plans, estimates, and online payments, ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.

Homeowners can view winning designs at houzz.com/best-of-houzz-2025, while professionals seeking program information can visit houzz.com/best-of-houzz.