REALTOR® AWARDS

REALTOR® of the Year

The REALTOR® of the Year is the highest and most coveted award that can be bestowed byone’s peers. This award is based on the outstanding contributions of a REALTOR® to the Chicago Association of REALTORS®. The recipient must demonstrate what is called “REALTOR® Spirit”, which is embodied by faithfulness to the principles of the REALTOR® organization, professionalism and the Code of Ethics.

CRITERIA FOR NOMINEES:

  • Recognized as an industry leader.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to serve as a formal and/or informal mentor.
  • 展示领导贡献和commitment to the Chicago Association of REALTORS® and related organizationsthat has significantly impacted the advancement and/or recognition of the profession.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Nominees must have been a primary Chicago Association of REALTORS®member for five consecutive years and a REALTOR®for at least ten years with active leadership involvement at the local, state and national level.
  • Must be a consistent RPAC Major Investor.
  • Must hold a current, active real estate license in good standing with IDFPR.
  • CurrentREALTOR®Awards Committee members and pastREALTORS®of the Year award recipients are not eligible for this award.
  • Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Click here to nominate a REALTOR® for the 2022 REALTOR® of the Year.

CommercialForum Achievement Award

The CommercialForum Achievement Award is based on the outstanding contributions ofa member of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® CommercialForum to the Chicagoland commercial real estate industry.

CRITERIA FOR NOMINEES:

  • A committed commercial real estate practitioner who focuses on commercial real estate.
  • Demonstrated positive leadership impacting the local association.
  • Active volunteer involvement and participation with CommercialForum and the association.
  • A strong commitment to the advancement of the commercial real estate industry.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • All members of the CommercialForum and the Chicago Association of REALTORS®are eligible for this award.
  • Nominees must be active participants of the CommercialForum. Active participation with the REALTOR®association at the local, state, and national level is a plus.
  • Must hold a current, active real estate license in good standing with IDFPR.
  • Current Chicago Association of REALTORS®officers, directors, past CommercialForum Achievement Award recipients and REALTOR®Awards committee members are not eligible for this award.
  • A fair share contributor to RPAC is a plus.
  • Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Click here to nominate a REALTOR® for theCommercialForum Achievement Award.

REALTOR® Community Service Award

The REALTOR® Community Service Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of a local REALTOR® who has gone above and beyond in their community. This award celebrates a REALTOR® who is making a difference in their community through their personal contribution of volunteer work.

CRITERIA FOR NOMINEES:

  • Recognized leader in their respective communities.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • AllREALTORS®and members of the Chicago Association ofREALTORS®are eligible for this award.
  • Nominees must be a primary or secondary member of the Chicago Association ofREALTORS®for at least three years.
  • Must hold a current, active real estate license in good standing with IDFPR.
  • Current Chicago Association ofREALTORS®officers, directors, pastREALTOR®Community Service andREALTOR®Awards committee members are not eligible for this award.
  • A fair share contributor to RPAC is a plus.
  • Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Click here to nominate a REALTOR® for the REALTOR® Community Service Award.

Affiliate of the Year Award

The Affiliate of the Year award is the highest honor bestowed on an Affiliate member of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®. This award is based on the outstanding contributions, achievements and commitments of an affiliate to the association and the real estate industry.

CRITERIA FOR NOMINEES:

  • Recognized as an industry leader with exemplary performance.
  • Active volunteer involvement with the association.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to serve as a formal and/or informal mentor.
  • 展示领导贡献和commitment to the Chicago Association of REALTORS® and related organizationsthat has significantly impacted the advancement and/or recognition of the profession.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • AllChicago Association of REALTORS®affiliate members are eligible for this award.
  • Nominees must be a Chicago Association of REALTORS®affiliate member for at least three years in good standing.
  • Current Chicago Association ofREALTORS®officers, directors, past Affiliate of the Year Award recipients andREALTOR®Awards Committee members are not eligible for this award.
  • Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Click here to nominate an Affiliate for the Affiliate of the Year Award.

REALTOR® Managing Broker Award

The REALTOR®DesignatedManaging Broker of the Year Award is awarded to two managing brokers who have gone above and beyond their day-to-day obligations within their brokerage. The awards are given based on the number of licenses under the direct management of the managing broker:

  • 1–50 licensees
  • 51 and above licensees

CRITERIA FOR NOMINEES:

  • Demonstrated adherence to the REALTOR®Code of Ethics.
  • General reputation for high professional competence.
  • Recognized business accomplishments (i.e., outstanding service to clients and licensees within the brokerage, creative marketing and/or training programs, innovation, etc.).
  • Demonstrated ability and willfulness to serve as a formal and/or informal mentor.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • All REALTOR®designated managing brokers of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®are eligible for this award.
  • Nominees must be a primary Chicago Association of REALTORS®member and a REALTOR® Designated Managing Broker for at least three years.
  • Must bea REALTOR®DesignatedManaging Broker in good standing.
  • Must have current active involvement at the local level (i.e., support of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® as a committee volunteer, attend association events and participate in activities within his/her organization)
  • Must be a fair share RPAC contributor.
  • Must hold a current, active real estate license in good standing with IDFPR.
  • Must provide two endorsements:
    • One from either an internal owner, licensee or managing broker peer within the same organization/franchise.
    • One from an external real estate-related business professional outside of their own organization/franchise.
  • Current Chicago Association of REALTORS®officers, directors and REALTORS®Awards committee members are not eligible for this award.
  • Self-nominationswillnotbeaccepted.

Click here to nominate a Managing Broker for the Managing Broker of the Year Award.

Chicago REALTORS® Political Advocacy Award

The Political Advocacy Award is based on the outstanding contributions of a REALTOR® or affiliate member in the public policy, political and/or legislative advocacy area and in keeping with the REALTOR® Party spirit to “Vote…Act…Invest.”

CRITERIA FOR NOMINEES:

  • Must be recognized as an industry leader with current and active advocacy involvement at the local, state and/or national level.
  • Must regularly participate in REALTOR®Lobby Days and local government affairs activities.
  • Must have active political volunteer involvement with the association (see examples below).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • AllChicago Association of REALTORS®and affiliate members are eligible for this award.
  • Nominees must be a primaryChicago Association of REALTORS®member for a minimum of three years in good standing.
  • An RPAC Major investor.
  • Current Chicago Association of REALTORS®officers, directors, previousPolitical Advocacy Awardrecipients and REALTOR®Awards committee members are not eligible for this award.
  • Self-nominations will not be accepted.
  • Other extraordinary volunteerism and/or service in governmental affairs, such as:
    • Serving as an Illinois REALTORS® State Legislative Contact, National Association of REALTORS® Federal Political Coordinator or comparable political advocacy liaison role.
    • Meetings with legislators, regulators or other officials.
    • Testifying on legislative matters important to the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, Illinois REALTORS® and/or National Associations of REALTORS®.
    • Serving on a Public Policy Committee at the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, Illinois REALTORS® and/or National Associations of REALTORS®.
    • Educating REALTORS® and/or the public on advocacy matters, private property rights, housing and economic development issues.

Click here to nominate a REALTOR® for the Political Advocacy Award.

Industry Partner Member Award

The Industry Partner Member Award is bestowed upon any member of one of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Industry Partners and is based on the outstanding contributions within their industry partner organization, and to the Chicagoland real estate industry.

CRITERIA FOR NOMINEES:

  • Recognized as an industry leader with current and active involvement within aChicago Association of REALTORS® Industry Partner.
  • Demonstrates positive leadership impacting the local association and beyond.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • A minimum of three years in the real estate industry.
  • A minimum of three years in the Industry Partner organization at the time of application.
  • 当前,积极参与行业Partner organization at the local, state, regional and/or national level.
  • Must provide one endorsement with the application from an Industry Partnerorganization’s leadership.
  • Current Chicago Association of REALTORS®officers, directors and REALTOR®Awards committee members are not eligible for this award.
  • Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Click here to nominate a REALTOR® for the Industry Member Partner Award.

RISING STAR AWARD

The Rising Star award recognizes an emerging leader within the Chicago Association of REALTORS® whose early accomplishments distinguish them as a future leader in the industry and beyond through their service, commitment, leadership, responsibility and impact.

CRITERIA FOR NOMINEES:

  • An early career professional, or a professional new to volunteering with the association.
  • Active volunteer involvement with the association.
  • Strong leadership qualities.
  • 一个强有力的承诺真正的进步estate industry.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • REALTORS®and affiliate members of the association are eligible for this award.
  • Nominees must be a primary or secondary member of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®for at least two years.
  • Must hold a current, active real estate license in good standing with IDFPR.
  • Current Chicago Association of REALTORS®officers, directors, past Rising Star Award recipients and REALTOR®Awards committee members are not eligible for this award.
  • A fair share contributor to RPAC is a plus.
  • Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Click here to nominate a REALTOR® for the Rising Star Award.