2026 REALTOR® of the Year Application

This application is to aide in the selection of the REALTOR® of the Year by the state association committee. The REALTOR® member who has contributed most to the advancement of this profession and the community-at-large during the last 12-18 months will be selected for this prestigious honor.

Iowa REALTORS'® REALTOR® of the Year nominees will be judged on the following criteria:

1. REALTOR® "SPIRIT":

Faithfulness to bylaws/regulations of the Code of Ethics and his or her local board/association; furtherance of principles of good real estate practice among other REALTORS® and the general public.

2. LOCAL BOARD ACTIVITY:

Board offices held; committee membership and chairmanships; seminar activity; educational programs and other special assignments; membership and offices held in local chapters or institutes, etc.

3. STATE ASSOCIATION ACTIVITY:

Offices and chairmanships held (with dates); committee work; involvement with seminars and special assignments; attendance at Iowa REALTORS'® REALTORS® convention and governance meetings.

4. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® ACTVITY:

National office and committee work (with dates); involvement with Institutes, Societies and Councils; designations received such as CRS, CRB, CCIM, GRI, etc.; attendance at NAR Annual Conference,Directors' meetings, etc.

5. BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Recognized for good business conduct, service to clients and fellow REALTORS®, creative and imaginative business skills in sales and advertising programs, rehabilitation work, land utilization, etc.; include industry-related affiliations, directorships, trusteeships, designations etc.

6. COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INVOLVEMENT AND/OR HUMANITARIAN SERVICES:
Activities connected with work for youth and religious groups etc.; cultural contributions to the community; civic club memberships and offices held; public welfare campaigns; programs to benefit Senior Citizens; political offices held such school, tax, planning, zoning boards, etc. Humanitarian Services include Good Samaritan deeds; helping others in distress or need.

The winner of the Iowa REALTORS'® REALTOR® of the Year Award will be recognized at the IAR Annual Convention in October.

Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. on August 31.

If you have questions, please contact Ashlee Kieler, ashlee@iowarealtors.com.

This application form should be completed by the nominator, a REALTOR® member of the Iowa REALTORS®.

Name of Nominator (person completing this form)

- This must be a IAR Realtor member or Executive Officer

Email of Nominator

Your Local REALTOR® Board / Association

Who are you nominating for IR's Realtor of the Year (ROTY)?

First NameLast Name

Local REALTOR® Board / Association of Nominee

How did the Nominee show Realtor Spirit this past year? (Please use description of criteria above for this question and all remaining questions.)

Tell us about the local board activities of the Nominee this past year?

Tell us about the Nominee's involvement at the Iowa REALTORS® (state) level this past year?

Describe the Nominee's involvement at the NAR (National) level this past year?

Tell us about the Nominee's business accomplishments this past year?

Describe the Nominee's community service and/or humanitarian services this past year?

Please provide a high resolution headshot of the nominee. *If a photo is not available at the time of nomination IR staff will follow up if nominee is selected.

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This will be used if the student is one of the winners

Add any supplemental information to help describe any of the 6 areas as outlined above.

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