29th Annual Webby Awards: Parade of Homes App Receives Honoree Status
House First Minnesota’s Parade of Homes mobile app was named a Webby Award Honoree in the Best Visual Design category. Honoree status, as awarded by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, recognizes only the top 25% of entries in the Webby Awards.
What are the Webby Awards?
The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet. They’re presented annually by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a judging body composed of over three thousand industry experts and technology innovators.
This year, the Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from more than 70 countries around the world. Fewer than 1,600 of those entries received nominations. All nominees are eligible to win the Webby Award, selected by IADAS voters, and the Webby People’s Voice Award, determined by popular vote. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
“The Internet's highest honor.” — The New York Times
“The Internet's highest honor.” — The New York Times
The future of homeownership
For 75 years, Parade of Homes℠ has been the best place to discover new homes and styles for prospective homeowners. Presented by Housing First Minnesota℠, the Parade of Homes is the largest showcase of new and remodeled homes in the nation. Based on the physical guidebook, the Parade of Homes app streamlines the home tour experience—all from the palm of your hand.
4.5 Star
rating on the App Store
120,000+
homes viewed in the app
25,000+
homes added to tour in the app
Go beyond the physical guidebook
Find your dream home
Filter homes by your must-haves, like the right price, ideal number of bedroom and bathrooms, top-rated schools, and just the right amount of space.
Save your favorites
Love a home or room? Save it with a tap! Keep track of standout features like a cozy kitchen, stunning backyard, or ideal location.
Optimized tour routes
The app seamlessly integrates with your preferred navigation app to automatically provide you with the fastest, most efficient route for your tour.
Personalize your tour
Rate homes, add personal notes, and upload photos to capture what you love, or don’t, about each property. Whether it’s the charming details or deal-breakers, the app helps you stay organized and make confident decisions on your home search journey.
Ken Krutsch is Founder & President of KRUTSCH, a digital product design firm. From concept to delivery, KRUTSCH specializes in designing consumer and commercial applications. We generate and execute ideas, finding opportunities for our clients to innovate. Because solving the right problem builds careers, organizations, and professional relationships.
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