• 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 
    • REALTOR® of the Year est. 1959
      Honors a member who advances the profession and community and serves as a role model for other REALTORS®.


      Also required: active member for at least 5 years.
      Selection Guidelines: ethical leadership (REALTOR® Spirit), civic and charitable involvement, strong business conduct, and active service at the local, state, and national levels.

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    • Most Cooperative REALTOR® 
    • Most Cooperative REALTOR® est. 1972
      Honors a member with an exceptional cooperative and helpful attitude toward others.


      Note: Individual Team Members are eligible.
      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.

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    • Charles H. Dillemuth Humanitarian of the Year 
    • Charles H. Dillemuth Humanitarian of the Year est. 1988
      Honors a member who contributes greatly to the community for its betterment.


      Also required: the work was unpaid and outside their regular line of duty.
      Selection Guidelines: civic and community service, fraternal or religious contributions, and individual good deeds done outside any organization.

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    • Ben R. Downing, Jr. Affiliate of the Year 
    • 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.


      Also required: individual Affiliate members only; no corporations.
      Selection Guidelines: REALTOR® Spirit, a cooperative attitude toward REALTORS®, active association involvement, and excellence in their profession.

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    • The Kyle Jackson RISING STAR 
    • 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.


      Also required: licensed less than 3 years as of the deadline; number of transactions is considered.
      Selection Guidelines: REALTOR® Spirit, business initiative, local, state or national participation, and pursuit of designations and continuing education beyond the licensing minimum.

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    • Nominator Information 
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
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