REALTORŪ of the Year
Each of the 14 local boards annually selects a REALTOR® of the Year based on criteria determined by that local board. The recipients are collectively judged by an NHAR working group to select the state REALTOR® of the Year based on the following criteria:
- 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 – Local, state and national level participation in civic and service clubs, charitable activities, political commissions, fraternal or religious groups.
- Business Accomplishments – Public recognition of business conduct, service to clients, imaginative and creative advertising programs, rehabilitation work, land utilization, etc.
- Local Association/Board Activity – Offices held and committee work, special assignments, seminar activity and educational work, membership and offices held in local chapters of Institutes, Societies and Councils.
- State Association Activity – Offices held and committee work, attendance and participation in state conventions, directors meetings and educational conferences.
- National Association Activity – National offices and committee work, membership and work in Institutes, Societies and Councils, attendance at national conventions and directors’ meetings.
The NHAR REALTOR® of the Year is announced at the annual convention each year and is presented with an engraved crystal award. In addition the recipient receives funds to assist with attending the National Association of REALTORS® annual conference, where all state REALTORS® of the Year are recognized. All recipients are listed on a plaque displayed in the Association’s large conference room.