Nominate a Leader in Real Estate!
Nominate a Leader in Real Estate!
Do you know someone—including yourself—who deserves to be honored in one of these ways? Nominations are closed as of January 30 at 5:00 PM.
Award recipients will be announced at our Annual Membership Meeting on March 23.
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Pillars of Excellence Award
Honoring leadership that upholds ethics, fairness, and professional excellence.
Core focus: Ethical leadership and guardianship of professional standards
Definition:
The Pillars of Excellence Award honors a REALTOR® who serves as a trusted guardian of professionalism within the association and the industry. This individual consistently upholds the highest standards of ethics, fair housing, inclusion, and sound judgment, leading by example and strengthening the profession through principled conduct, thoughtful leadership, and mentorship.
Service on committees related to professional standards, ethics, or fair housing may be considered, but the award is defined by how the individual embodies and advances these principles, not by specific roles held.
Key Characteristics:
- This REALTOR® demonstrates unwavering commitment to ethical conduct and professionalism
- They actively promote fair housing, inclusion, and equal opportunity
- They exercise sound, impartial judgment and lead by example
- They serve as a role model and mentor to others
- They reinforce trust in the REALTOR® brand and the association
What sets this award apart:
This award recognizes values in action—those who safeguard ethics, fairness, and professionalism through their conduct and influence.
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Icon Award
Honoring REALTORS® whose reputation defines industry excellence.
Core focus: Reputation, career distinction, and industry influence
Definition:
The Icon Award honors a REALTOR® whose name and reputation are widely recognized and respected within the real estate industry. This individual has built a long-standing career distinguished by professionalism, credibility, and influence, and is regarded as a trusted leader through their example, expertise, and impact on others in the profession.
Recognition may stem from career longevity, market presence, mentorship of agents, or consistent leadership within the industry, rather than from volunteer or committee service.
Key Characteristics:
- Widely known and respected within the real estate industry
- Demonstrates sustained career excellence and professionalism
- Serves as an informal mentor or role model to other agents
- Influences industry culture through reputation, experience, and example
- Represents the REALTOR® brand with credibility and distinction
What sets this award apart:
This award recognizes who they are known to be—their professional reputation and influence earned over time.
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Rockstar Award
Celebrating association volunteers who lead with energy and engagement.
Core focus: Association volunteerism and member engagement
Definition:
The Rockstar Award honors a REALTOR® who brings exceptional energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to active volunteer service and member engagement within the association. This individual consistently shows up, participates, and contributes through committees, events, task forces, and initiatives, inspiring others through passion and reliability.
Key Characteristics:
- Actively volunteers across association committees and initiatives
- Demonstrates consistent engagement with members
- Brings energy, resilience, and enthusiasm to association work
- Is dependable, hands-on, and action-oriented
What sets this award apart:
This award recognizes how actively and energetically someone volunteers, not how long they’ve served.
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Leadership Legacy Award
Honoring association leaders whose service leaves a lasting legacy.
Core focus: Sustained association leadership and long-term impact
Definition:
The Leadership Legacy Award honors a REALTOR® or Affiliate whose extended involvement and leadership within the association have resulted in a meaningful, lasting impact. Through years of service beyond expected roles, this individual has helped shape programs, culture, or leadership development that continues to benefit the association and its members.
Key Characteristics:
- Demonstrates long-term, sustained service to the association
- Exceeds standard leadership roles and expectations
- Creates or advances initiatives with lasting value
- Builds leadership pipelines and mentors future leaders
What sets this award apart:
This award is about enduring association impact over time, rather than short-term involvement or visibility.