2020 REALTOR®, Rookie, Affiliate & Good Neighbor of the Year Nominations
Each year, the Association recognizes members for our most prestigious awards: REALTOR® of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Affiliate of the Year and Good Neighbor of the Year. The Leadership Evaluation & Selection Committee is looking for members who are involved in the Association and the community, whose ethical and professional behavior makes them role models for others in the industry. The ideal candidate is active and well-rounded in both, real estate and community.
Nomination forms are available now! The deadline to submit your recommendation is October 9, 2020. Candidates are asked to complete a questionnaire detailing their real estate, education, and community involvement. Recipients are announced at the annual Inaugural gala, local newspapers, all Bay East publications, and the Bay East website.
REALTOR® of the Year
REALTOR® of the Year is given to a REALTOR® who has served not only their profession but also their communities as in the following examples:
- Full-time agent / broker
- REALTOR® Spirit: high principles of integrity, adherence to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, and furtherance of the principles of good real estate practice among brokers, agents and the general public.
- Civic Activity: participation in civic and service clubs, charitable activities, political commissions, fraternal or religious groups.
- Business Accomplishments: professional business conduct and service to clients.
- Local/State/National Association Activity: leadership positions held and committee work, special assignments, seminar activity and educational work, membership and leadership positions held in chapters of institutes, societies and councils.
- REALTOR® of the Year Nominees may also qualify for Good Neighbor of the Year.
Affiliate of the Year
Affiliate of the Year is a member of the Association who demonstrates the following:
- Civic Activity: participation in civic and service clubs, charitable activities, political commissions, fraternal or religious groups.
- Local / State / National Association Activity: leadership positions held and committee work, special assignments, seminar activity and educational work, membership and leadership positions held in chapters of institutes, societies and councils.
- High professional standards and cooperation with other members.
Rookie of the Year
Rookie of the Year is given to an individual who is a newly licensed, full-time active REALTOR® member of Bay East within 24 months prior to nomination period, and has demonstrated a combination of the following:
- REALTOR® Spirit – high principles of integrity, adherence to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, and furtherance of the principles of good real estate practice among brokers, agents and the general public.
- Civic Activity: participation in civic and service clubs, charitable activities, political commissions, fraternal or religious groups.
- Business Accomplishments: professional business conduct and service to clients
- Active in association activities (committee, marketing groups, Women’s Council, etc.)
Good Neighbor of the Year
Good Neighbor of the Year is an award that was established to recognize the ongoing efforts of our REALTOR® members who have made exceptional contributions to improve the quality of life in their local community. This award brings to the forefront the positive difference REALTORS® make in giving back to their communities. Nominee’s community project must have taken place between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020. Good Neighbor of the Year Nominees may also qualify for REALTOR® of the Year.