The REALTOR® of the Year Award is given to the member who has shown outstanding leadership, commitment, and skill in the real estate industry. Nominations for the award are accepted at the beginning of the year, and candidates are reviewed by an independent panel of real estate professionals. Applicants are judged on contributions to the industry, outstanding qualities, and any additional factors that set the individual apart in the award year.
Contributions to the Industry
Accomplishments within NVAR, VAR, or NAR, as well as in the community or the candidate's firm are examined.
Outstanding Qualities
The qualities that set the candidate apart from other REALTORS® and contribute to the individual's well-roundedness are reviewed. Comments and examples of enthusiasm, honesty, integrity, talent, and skill are considered.
Additional Factors
Examples of volunteer work and achievements through volunteerism on the local, state, and national levels are reviewed. Participation in civic and service clubs, arts organizations, charitable activities, political action, and educational work are examples of activites considered.
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Jane A. Quill, NVAR Realtor® of the Year (2009)
Dedication to education and professionalism has helped Jane A. Quill become a leader in the Northern Virginia real estate community.
As an active member in the real estate community, Quill served as past Secretary for Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), past board member of the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI), a member of the Area Plan Review Task Force for Providence District in Fairfax County. Participating on several NVAR committees, she has chaired the Realtor® Commercial Alliance, served as the 2008 NVAR Chairman of the Board of Directors and has an arm’s length list of credentials and designations.
Quill is a VAR Delegate, NAR Delegate as well as a member of the VAR Commercial Advisory Council and VAR Economic Development Working Group. An Associate Broker for RE/MAX Presidential, Quill is currently the past chairman of the Board of Directors.
Luis A. Lama, NVAR Realtor® of the Year (2008)
Luis became a REALTOR® in 1988, since then he has achieved the CRS, and GRI Designations, and in 1999 he obtained his Broker’s License.
At the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) Luis has been an active participant in several programs and committees. He has chaired the Outreach, and the Equal Opportunity/Cultural Diversity committees; currently he serves in the Government Affairs committee, and as one of the Trustees of the NV/RPAC.
In 2003 Luis was appointed to the Board of Directors, and in 2004 he was elected by the membership for an additional two-year term as Director at Large, position he proudly serves to this date.
Luis has been affiliated with Long & Foster, Realtors for the past 17 years. During this time, Luis has earned the trust and loyalty of his customers/clients and the appreciation and respect of his peers due to his untarnished honesty and professionalism.
In the L & F Falls Church office, as an Associate Broker, Luis has performed as Branch Assistant Manager, in-charge of providing the new agents with Real-Life Real Estate training and, when necessary, substituting for the office Manager. In 2001 and 2004 was voted by his peers, to be the recipient of the Outstanding Service Award.
Prior to becoming a Realtor®, Luis’ professional background includes working for Corporate America 22 years in the Electronics Engineering field.