MEET THE AWARD WINNERS
Each year, the Association recognizes members with our most prestigious awards: REALTOR® of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Affiliate of the Year, and Good Neighbor of the Year. In addition, the Association awards the “Outstanding Leader Award” and the “John Deadrich Distinguished Service Award” to deserving recipients. All the award winners have contributed hundreds of hours to causes that benefit the association members and have also dedicated time to many community programs and are considered ambassadors for the real estate profession.
2021 REALTOR® of the Year
Tracey Esling, with WorldView Real Estate in Livermore is the 2021 REALTOR® of the Year award winner. She demonstrated the highest level of integrity and commitment to Bay East and the real estate profession. Esling has earned several professional designations from the National Association of REALTORS® and has served on the Bay East Board of Directors and is serving as chair of the Bay East Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Action committee. She also serves on the California Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors.
2021 Rookie of the Year
Jessica Manrique, with Momentum Realty is the 2021 Rookie of the Year award winner. Manrique is an active member of the Central County Marketing Group serving as the social media manager and also co-vice chair working with local community members.
2021 Platinum Affiliate of the Year
Tony Alvino, with Winning Strategies Management in Pleasanton is the 2021 Platinum Affiliate of the Year award winner. Alvino is an active member of the Central County Marketing Group and serves on the Board of Directors for the Bay East Association of REALTORS® Foundation, where he helped grow the awareness of member Members Helping Members program and raised funds for scholarships for students in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
2021 Outstanding Leadership Award
Dorothy Jackson, with Property Care Inc. in Fremont is the 2021 Outstanding Leader award winner. This award is given to a past president of the Association who continues to pursue the vision of excellence in the name of Bay East. Jackson has held a variety of leadership positions in organized real estate at the local, state and national levels. She is a powerful advocate for home ownership at the national, state, and local levels.
2021 JOHN DEADRICH DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Leslie Faught, with Compass in Pleasanton, is the 2021 the John A. Deadrich Distinguished Service Award winner for her contribution to Bay East during 2021. Named in honor of Bay East’s first president, this award is traditionally given to a single Bay East member who exemplifies the self-sacrifice, vision, and accomplishments of the greatest leaders who have shaped the real estate profession. Faught served as the Chair of the Bay East Local Government Relations and Political Activities committees for two consecutive years guiding advocacy efforts to support homeownership.
2021 Good Neighbor of the Year
Masoud Dehdari, with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties in Castro Valley, is the 2021 Good Neighbor of the Year award winner. This award recognizes a Bay East member making a positive contribution to their communities. Dehdari has worked with Family Emergency Shelter Coalition (FESCO) and La Familia and coordinated contributions to Angel Giving Tree charity program.