ABOUT THE AWARDS

The Greater Rome Board of REALTORS® is fortunate to have many wonderful volunteers donating their time, energy, and talent to make the Board a successful organization. Each year, the Board takes the opportunity to recognize a few of these individuals with the REALTOR® of the Year, Humanitarian, Hall of Fame, and President's awards.

Nominations

Nominations for the awards listed below are appreciated. Nomination forms can be downloaded using the links to the right under "Applications". All nominations will be presented to the Awards Committee and must be in the Association office by October 15th by 5:00 pm.

REALTOR® of the Year Award

The awards Committee will consider the applicant's total personality and lifestyle to ensure that the winner will be held up to the public as the "best" of the best. The Committee reserves the right to request additional information or clarification from the REALTOR® submitting the nomination form and/or the nominee.

Factors taken into consideration include REALTOR® spirit, civic activity, and business accomplishments.

Humanitarian Award

The Humanitarian Award has been established by the Awards Committee of the Greater Rome Board of REALTORS® to recognize the ongoing efforts of individual REALTORS® who are making exceptional contributions to improve the quality of life in their community. Among the activities that qualify for consideration are involvement in improving the quality of education in an area, supporting initiatives aimed at a community's youth, and working on any other community-based program(s).

Hall of Fame Award

A panel of past Hall of Fame recipients and the Immediate Past President of the Board will pick the of Fame recipient. Members must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

  • A minimum of 20 years in the real estate business
  • Service to the local board
  • Served on a State or National Committee
  • Civic activity in the past 20 years
  • Education, experience, and accomplishment
View All Applications & Forms

Additional Annual Award

This award is presented annually as determined by the current President.

President's Award

The President's Award is personally selected by the President of the Board and is given to the member for outstanding service and contributions to the Board going far beyond any particular assignment. The recipient is recognized for his/her dedication and sharing of time and experience with others, all of which benefit the Board and its membership.