Nomination forms must be submitted by Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.. Nominations received after that date will not be eligible for consideration. REALTOR® Members may submit only one nomination per award.
Award winners will be announced at the Annual GAAR Awards Gala on Friday, March 7th, 2025 to be held at the Sid Cutter Pavilion.
Nomination Category: Doyle Pargin Lifetime Achievement Award formerly the C.O. Nelson Award
C.O. Nelson was the first recipient of the REALTOR® of the Year Award in 1953 from the Albuquerque Board of REALTORS®. Since 1986, the C.O. Nelson Award was given annually to a REALTOR® member who demonstrates longevity in the profession and service to the REALTOR® Association at the local, state, and/or national level.
In 2017, we lost an icon in our business, Doyle Pargin. Doyle was an inspirational leader for over 50 years at GAAR and a perfect representation of the word REALTOR®. In recognition of his lifetime of service, the C.O. Nelson Award was renamed the Doyle Pargin Lifetime Achievement Award.
Criteria to consider:
1. Must be a REALTOR® in good standing with GAAR, NMAR, and NAR for a minimum of ten (10) years.
2. Must have demonstrated past and present service to the Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS®.
3. Must demonstrate longevity and extensive achievement in the profession.
4. Must consistently model professionalism.
PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to upload additional information or documentation, please have it ready before you start this form. If you have questions, please contact melody@gaar.com or at 505/724-3466.