GBRAR Awards Nomination Form 2026

GBRAR Awards Nomination Form

To recognize REALTOR® and Affiliate members for exemplary service to their fellow members, the real estate industry, and the communities they serve.
GBRAR is accepting awards nominations starting September 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2026.

Rules That Apply to Every Award

• Past recipients are not eligible.
• Any REALTOR® or Affiliate member may nominate only one member each, and no self-nominations.
• Nomination forms must be submitted by September 30, 2026.
• The Awards Committee is the selection committee; its decision is final and may consider the prior year’s nominees.
• All nominations and final selections are confidential. They are shared only with their broker, the committee, and staff.
- REALTOR® of the Year est. 1959
  Honors a member who advances the profession and community and serves as a role model for other REALTORS®.
  
  Required Selection Guidelines:
  - Active member for at least 5 years
  - Ethical leadership (REALTOR® Spirit)
  - Civic and charitable involvement
  - Strong business conduct
  - Active service at the local, state, and national levels
- Name of Nominee
  
  First NameLast Name
- Company
- WHY DOES YOUR NOMINEE DESERVE THIS AWARD? (See 'Selection Guidelines')
- Most Cooperative REALTOR® est. 1972
  Honors a member with an exceptional cooperative and helpful attitude toward others.
  
  Note: Individual Team Members are eligible.
  
  Required Selection Guidelines:
  - REALTOR® Spirit plus a genuinely cooperative approach
  - Works well with agents, lenders, and appraisers
  - Keeps everyone informed, communicates well, and goes the extra mile
  - Local, state, or national participation
- Name of Nominee
  
  First NameLast Name
- Company
- WHY DOES YOUR NOMINEE DESERVE THIS AWARD?(See 'Selection Guidelines')
- Charles H. Dillemuth Humanitarian of the Year est. 1988
  Honors a member who contributes greatly to the community for its betterment.
  
  Required Selection Guidelines:
  - Civic and community service
  - Fraternal or religious contributions
  - Individual good deeds done outside any organization (the work was unpaid and outside their regular line of duty)
- Name of Nominee
  
  First NameLast Name
- Company
- WHY DOES YOUR NOMINEE DESERVE THIS AWARD? (See 'Selection Guidelines')
- Ben R. Downing, Jr. Affiliate of the Year est. 1990
  Honors an Affiliate member who upholds high principles and advances good business practices toward REALTORS® and the public.
  
  *AFFILIATE is a NON-REALTOR® Member
  
  Required Selection Guidelines:
  - A cooperative attitude toward REALTORS®
  - Active association involvement
  - Excellence in their profession
  - Individual Affiliate members only; no corporations.
- Name of Nominee
  
  First NameLast Name
- Company
- WHY DOES YOUR NOMINEE DESERVE THIS AWARD? (See 'Selection Guidelines')
- Kyle M. Jackson Rising Star est. 2010, renamed 2021
  Honors a newer member showing exceptional business development, REALTOR® involvement, and pursuit of education. Named for Kyle Jackson, a 2019 Leadership graduate and Board member whose untimely death came during his term.
  
  Required Selection Guidelines:
  - REALTOR® Spirit
  - Business initiative
  - Local, state or national participation
  - Pursuit of designations and continuing education beyond the licensing minimum
  - Licensed less than 3 years as of the deadline; number of transactions is considered
- Name of Nominee
  
  First NameLast Name
- Company
- WHY DOES YOUR NOMINEE DESERVE THIS AWARD?(See 'Selection Guidelines')
- Name of Nominator
  
  First NameLast Name
- Company
- Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Email
  example@example.com
- Should be Empty: