Awards And Nominations

2009 WRAR Annual Awards

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*Deadline for all forms is
Friday, November 4, 2011 at 12PM.





REALTOR® of the Year (Highest Award)

Description: This annual award is given to honor those REALTORS® who have provided outstanding service to WRAR, their profession, the State and National Associations, and to their community.

Who Qualifies: Any REALTORS® in your Association who are deserving of this honor. The REALTOR® of the Year Committee consisting of the last five recipients able to serve will make the final choice. The President is NOT an eligible candidate.

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Previous Winners:
2004 Bob Jamieson       
2005 Paul Sullins 
2006 John Pierson
2007 Brenda Bozeman
2008 Jonathan Barfield
2009 Susan Lacy
2010 April McDavid
2011 Mary Martin


Salesman of the Year

Description: This annual award is given based upon the following criteria: number of closed transactions, dollar volume, active and continuous dedication to the Association through participation in committees and Association functions; recipient should be striving for designation, should exemplify team spirit, leadership, loyalty, cooperation with peers and dedication to community service.

Who Qualifies: Nominee must have been associated with the nominating firm for at least one (1) year and MUST be a REALTOR® member in good standing. Give your sales associates the recognition they deserve! Only Designated REALTORS® may make nominations for this award.

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Previous Winners
2004 Michele Dew                          
2005 John Pierson                           
2006 Dottie Kilpatrick
2007 Susan Lacy               
2008 Vance Young
2009 Don Harris
2010 Michelle Clark
2011 Clinton Howlett Jr.


Sally Noffsinger Scholarship Award

Description: This annual award offers up to $225 toward GRI or any NAR or NCAR sponsored advanced course.

Who Qualifies: A WRAR REALTOR® for a minimum of one (1) year and a maximum of three (3) years. Nominee must have 1) Attended at least one local Association or State sponsored seminar, in addition to required continuing education; 2) Closed at least 5 transactional sides during their WRAR membership. The principal broker of the firm may submit one written nomination for the “top rookie” in their office explaining why that person is worthy.

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Previous Winners
2004 Donald E. Harris     
2005 Matthew Hilsman
2006 Richard Brooks       
2007 Bobby Jean Harvey
2008 Ashley Garner
2009 Carla Lewis 
2010 Kraig Marquis


Allied Member of the Year

Description: This award will be given to either an Allied Member or REALTOR® member in the Allied Member capacity who has made outstanding efforts on behalf of our Association and the real estate profession.

Who Qualifies: Allied Members or REALTOR® members in the Allied Member capacity based upon the following merits: Participation in local Association activities (most important), civic activities, contributions to governmental, cultural, social and religious activities, participation in activities of NCAR; other significant achievements. These persons, who time after time contribute so much to our Association in time, efforts, and hard work, need to be recognized.

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Previous Winners
2001 Patrick Moore
2002 Wendy McCoy
2003 - 2006 Not Awarded
2007 Pam Rancke
2008 David Flory
2009 Gail West
2010 J.D. Terry
2011 Crystal Fray


Cathy Clark Memorial Award

Description: This award is an annual scholarship in the amount of $200 that may be used toward any designation or broker courses and/or technology training.

Who Qualifies: Any REALTOR® member that is also an MLS participant qualifies for this scholarship.
Nominee must have been an Association member for a minimum of two (2) years and be a full-time active agent. Nominee must have attended at least one local Association or State sponsored seminar. Anyone may submit one written nomination explaining why that person is worthy.

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Previous Winners
2004 Carol Hobbs                            
2005 Bonnie Spence                      
2006 Dan Kibler                
2007 Carlos Braxton
2008 Jody Wainio
2009 Ashley Garner
2010 Kasey Valente
2011 David Eggleston Jr.


Hall of Fame Award

Description: This award honors outstanding lifetime contributions by individuals within our industry who have contributed consistent outstanding service to our profession in the areas of development, environment or government and/or leadership that have an enduring effect upon the real estate profession.

Who Qualifies: Anyone may submit a nominee. The nominee may be an Association member (REALTOR®, Allied Member, etc.) or a Non-REALTOR® within the real estate industry.

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Previous Winners
2004 Marilyn McKoy
2005 David Hilliard
2006 Herbert Fisher
2007 Peggy Brummitt
2008 Bob McKoy
2009 Linda Coite
2010 Jim Wallace
2011 Phillip Galloway


Paul Sullins’ Community Service Award

Description:  Started in 2009, this award is given to a REALTOR® who deserves recognition due to their contributions to the betterment of their communities through outstanding public service.

Who Qualifies: All REALTOR® members, except the current WRAR Officers, are eligible for the award. Previous winners are not eligible. The award will not be awarded posthumously.

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Previous Winners
2009 Melisa Gallison
2010 Jimmy Hopkins
2011 Deb Hays

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