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Residential Real Estate Council Awards

The Council distributes awards each year to members and State RRCsthat make outstanding contributions
to the Council, their CRS Designee peers and the real estate industry.

Lifetime Achievement Award

This award is given to an individual for their outstanding and sustained contributions to the Council and residential real estate industry. To be honored with this prestigious award, the nominee must have demonstrated the qualities of an outstanding leader serving in a volunteer or business capacity that had a long-lasting impact on the Council or the residential real estate industry in general. The award will be presented during Inaugural in November. Recipients will receive lifetime membership with the Council.

Application Deadline: Sept.1

Eligibility Criteria
- At least 15 years of service to the Council
- Made a positive impact to the Council by furthering its vision and mission, energizing and expanding its membership base.
- Significant contribution to the residential real estate industry through innovative approach to business, team building, branding, marketing or technology!
Selection Process
The Awards Committee reviews all applications and supporting materials and presents recommendations to the RRC Board of Directors for final approval. Only one individual will be awarded this award. However, the Committee reserves the right not to recommend any candidates for the award if nominated candidates do not meet the criteria.

Factors to be considered in selecting an individual include:
- Service at the State/Region level, national level including officer, RRC Board of Directors, Regional Vice President, committee/mastermind division, task force, workgroup, or PAG involvement
- Instructor, presenter or speaker at a Council event, webinar and/or course
- Serving as a subject matter expert or contributing content to educational offerings or The Residential Specialist
- Individuals that are the embodiment of the energy and spirit of the Council
- Individuals recognized as a positive force in the real estate industry.
- Individuals serving on a national/federal real estate advisory committee, think tank group, or industry strategy setting body.
Nomination Process
Any Council member may nominate a candidate for the award by submitting an application.
- Applications will include a statement of achievements and contributions to the Council.
- Up to 3 letters of recommendation demonstrating the nominee’s work and contributions
In the case where an individual has been nominated posthumously the person nominating would submit the application and letters of reference on their behalf.
Award History

2018
Bill Kuhlman, CRS
2019
Ed Hatch, CRS
2020
Gregg Fujita, CRS
2021
Alexis Bolin, CRS
2022
Lee Barrett, CRS

Wendell Wong Sell-a-bration Scholarship Award

The Wendell Wong Sell-a-bration Scholarship Award is awarded to one member who is actively pursuing the CRS Designation. Wendell Wong was a dedicated and spirited leader who championed education and lifelong learning and a positive force for the Council. The award will be presented during the closing session of Sell-a-bration. The award includes Sell-a-bration registration for the next year’s conference and accommodations. In addition, the individual is provided free RRC membership for the following year.

Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a member of the Council.
- Must be pursuing the CRS Designation
Selection Process
- Awarded to randomly selected Sell-a-bration attendee who is pursing the CRS Designation
- Individuals cannot receive the Scholarship Award more than once.
Award History

2022
Jessica Strauss

Education Contributor of the Year Award

This award recognizes those individuals who have provided significant contributions to RRC in the education of professionals in the field of residential real estate. The award will be presented at Inaugural in November.

Eligibility Criteria
Provided educational contribution in the last twelve months. Examples of Educational contributions include:
- Serving as a speaker, content contributor or reviewer to educational offerings (Examples include: course development, microlearning, checklists/guides, etc.)
- Serving as a subject matter expert or contributing content to The Residential Specialist
- Individual must not have received compensation for their contribution
Nomination Process

A list of eligible individuals along with recommendations will be provided by the education department to the Board of Directors.
Selection Process

The recommendation will take into consideration the level of contribution, quality of contribution, time devoted and degree to which the individual serves as a champion for education and lifelong learning. The Board of Directors reserves the right to not present an award an annual basis.
Award History

2018
Alexis Bolin, CRS
Sandra Nickel, CRS
2019
Leigh Brown, CRS
Lisa Parenteau, CRS
2020
Matthew Rathbun, CRS
2021
Dale Carlton, CRS
Chris Bird, CRS
2022
Kathleen Ryan, CRS
Frank Serio, CRS

President's Award

This award is presented to an individual(s) for a notable contribution to the Council or for assisting the President during their term. The award will be presented during the Inaugural and Awards Ceremony in November. Recipients of the Award will be kept secret until the event or may be notified in advance at the discretion of the President.

Eligibility Criteria
- Awards can be granted to members or non-members
Selection Process
- The recipient(s) are selected at the discretion of the President.
- The award is presented to no more than three recipients.
Award History

2002
Chuck Bode, CRS
Deb Green, CRS
2003
Shelly Campbell, CRS
Ed Hatch, CRS
2004
Del Bain, CRS
2005
Greg Hodges, CRS
Sandra Nickel, CRS
2006
Jock Barker, CRS
2007
Mark Minchew, CRS
2008
Gail Flagel, CRS
2009
Michael Selvaggio, CRS
2010
Lois Cox, CRS
Wendell Wong, CRS
2011
LeRoy Houser, CRS
2012
Michael Duncan
CRS Brian Copeland, CRS
2013
Faye Brock, CRS
Sharyn Rose, CRS
Christopher Tenggren, CRS
2014
Jeff Dowler, CRS
Carol Murphy, CRS
Mark Shepherd, CRS
2016
Dale Carlton, CRS
Mike Duncan, CRS
Darlene Stouder, CRS
Denny Wood, CRS
Holli Woodward, CRS
2017
Kim Cameron, CRS
Mark Shepherd, CRS
Frank Serio, CRS
2018
Candis Dorsch, CRS
Bill Kuhlman, CRS
Bob Imperato, CRS
Steve Stewart, CRS
2019
Leigh Brown, CRS
Yolanda Lowe, CRS
Sandy McRae, CRS
2020
Julie Erickson, CRS
Maura Neill, CRS
Bonnie Metviner, CRS
2021
Leigh Brown, CRS
Jason O'Neil, CRS
Tonya Thomsen, CRS
2022
Joshua Woodward, CRS
Alex Milshteyn, CRS
Keith Tristano

State/Region Membership Growth Award

This award is presented to the state that exhibited the largest percentage of growth over a 12-month period. It will be presented at Inaugural in November.

Eligibility Criteria
- All States are eligible to participate
Selection Process
- Growth is determined by calculating the percentage of increase based on the total number of members in the state – including new, renewals, and reinstatements.
- State/Region with the highest percentage growth for the past twelve months will receive award
Awards History

2018
Utah
2019
Alaska
2020
Arkansas
2021
Montana
2022
Idaho

State/Region RRC Spirit Award

This award is presented to the State/Region that completed their activity plans and increased member engagement and networking in the most creative way. The award will factor in the original approach and number of activities completed, and will recognize the State/Region that is going above and beyond to promote the CRS Designation and/or membership with the Council, especially during CRS Awareness Week. The award will be presented at Inaugural in November.

Applications Due: Sept. 1st

Eligibility Criteria
- All States are eligible to participate
Selection Process
Applications and supporting materials should be submitted to the Member and Volunteer Services department for review. Complete applications will be forwarded to the Awards Committee for review and recommendation to the Board of Directors.
Factors to be considered in selection include:
- Number of activities planned and completed
- Number of Promotion of Council Programs (ex: Sell-a-bration, CRS Week)
- Number of Network Groups and their activities
The application can be found by clicking HERE
Award History

2018
Florida
2019
Louisiana
2020
California
2021
Michigan
2022
Idaho

State Leader of the Year Award

This award is presented to Leaders that demonstrated outstanding contributions in the last twelve months. This award can be presented to up to two individuals.

Eligibility Criteria
Selection Process
Award History

2021
Vivian Macias, CRS - Hialeah, FL
Alison Wisnom, CRS - Annapolis, MD
2022
Teresa Bidez, CRS - Blue Ridge, GA
Tamara Towns-Pozorski, CRS - Franklin , WI