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Nominees Wanted for ABoR’s Annual Industry Awards!
July 1, 2009 - And the winner is… you! The Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) is currently accepting nominations for the 2009 Industry Awards. Every year, six dedicated ABoR members are recognized for their contributions to their industry and their community.
Submit your nominations online by Friday, September 11. Award winners will be honored at the 2010 Installation and Awards Celebration, to be held on Friday, December 11 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Renaissance Austin Hotel. Awards will be distributed in the following categories:
REALTOR® of the Year
This honor is bestowed on an ABoR member who has made outstanding contributions to the real estate profession on the state, local and national levels, as well as the local community. ABoR’s current Chairman of the Board is not eligible to receive this award during his term of office as extensive service is obligatory based on the elected office.
Affiliate of the Year
Nominees for this award are not only recognized for business accomplishments and participation in ABoR activities, but also for contributions to other business-affiliated organizations and the community at large. Only Affiliate members of ABoR may be nominated for this award.
REALTOR® Community Service Award
The Community Service Award denotes a member who shows outstanding dedication to public service in his or her community. This person may donate a significant amount of time to local service organizations, work individually in the community or inspire others to volunteer their time. The award recipient must be a REALTOR® member of ABoR.
Salesperson of the Year
The Salesperson of the Year Award is based on an evaluation of the nominee’s outstanding contribution to the real estate industry in terms of overall achievement. This award is independent of the top producer awards given out by individual companies. The award recipient will be chosen based on involvement with ABoR, the Texas Association of REALTORS® (TAR) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), along with the nominee’s spirit of cooperation, personal production and educational achievements.
Rookie of the Year
The Rookie of the Year Award is based on an evaluation of the nominee’s outstanding contribution to the real estate profession in terms of overall achievement. A “rookie” is defined as an individual with 18 months or less experience as a REALTOR®. This award is independent of similar awards given out by individual companies. The recipient will be chosen based on participation in ABoR activities, spirit of cooperation, personal production and educational achievements.
Cultural Awareness Award
The Cultural Awareness Award is based on an evaluation of the nominee’s outstanding contribution toward raising cultural awareness. Participation in cultural diversity programs and organizations on the local, state and national levels will be considered.
For more information on these awards or the nomination process, contact Rita Barousse at 512/454-7636, ext. 1603.
The Austin Board of REALTORS® is a non-profit, voluntary organization representing more than 8,000 licensed REALTORS® in Central Texas. For further information, please contact Angela Brutsché at 512/454-7636, ext. 1300.
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