05/16/2008

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.

Jo Anne Johnson has been a member of NVAR for almost 30 years. During her entire membership, she has been an active and valuable volunteer. She was elected to the Board of Directors in 1987 and served as Chairman in 1993. At that time, she introduced discussions about forming a regional MLS that would include Maryland and the District.

Jo Anne served as Chairman of the NV/RPAC Campaign twice, and as an RPAC Trustee for both NVAR and VAR. She served on the VAR Policy Board, was named VAR Manager of the Year in 2002, and is currently serving as a Virginia Association of Realtors® Delegate.

Jo Anne has served many years on almost every NVAR committee, including Budget & Finance, Professional Standards, Government Affairs and Nominating, and she even chaired the first NVAR Convention in 1990. She served as our liaison to the Graham Road School and continues to serve on several advisory groups. Jo Anne represents us very well at NAR; she is an NAR Director and member of the International Operations Committee. And, in 2008, she will be Vice Chair of the International Local Council Committee.

She served as the NAR President's Liaison to Poland for six years, and participated in many seminars throughout Poland and Eastern Europe. Jo Anne was named the 1997 NVAR Realtor® of the Year and was also inducted into the NVAR Hall of Fame. She earned these awards as recognition for the countless hours of volunteer service she has graciously given to the Realtor® family.