Be Recognized for Your Hard Work
NVAR inspires members to achieve great things through its dynamic awards programs, from unprecedented sales to exceptional dedication to the real estate industry. In addition to the Top Producers Club, there are many awards on the local, state, and national levels that recognize members, celebrate their successes, and add a level of marketability to their businesses.
Many of our members donate their time and funds to help improve the lives of others in need. The NVAR Good Neighbor Award recognizes those members who have made a great difference to others. The award winner is selected by the NVAR Cares committee and is generally announced at the NVAR Annual Meeting with a physical award presented at the end-of-year Installation celebration. The winner receives $1,000 towards the charitable organization of their choice.
Eligibility Details:
Open to all members
Application Period: May 15 – June 16, 2025
Raba Letteri (2024)
Sara Knight (2023)
Bob Nelson (2022)
Dallison Veach (2021)
Gabriel Deukmaji (2020)
Linda Wolf (2019)
Nora Partlow (2018)
Stacy Hennessey (2017)
The Brokerage Spirit Award honors a brokerage who gives back to the community by creating and encouraging opportunities for their Realtors® to have a charitable impact in their neighborhood. The winner receives $1,000 towards the charitable organization of their choice.
Eligibility Details:
Must be an active brokerage with NVAR. Brokerages can self-nominate or be nominated; criteria is not based on funds raised, but by the effort of the brokerage to influence its members’ charitable outreach individually or as a group.
Application Period: May 15 – June 16, 2025
Metro Homes DMV (2024)
RE/MAX Gateway (2023)
Samson Properties (2022)
Metro Homes DMV (2021)
Coldwell Banker Alexandria Office (2019)
NVAR recommends comprehensive zoning changes and incentives that facilitate the voluntary market-driven production of a wide range of housing choices at all price levels to suit our diverse population, including encouraging mixed-use development.
It is essential that comprehensive plans provide for the development of owner-occupied housing, to meet existing and forecasted housing demand without unreasonable zoning and land use restrictions that lead to increased costs for housing. Updating zoning ordinances and maps to encourage mixed use with higher residential density in existing commercial areas can provide new home ownership opportunities without affecting existing residential neighborhoods.
The NVAR 4×4 Award recognizes four members for their significant levels of engagement within the first four years of membership with NVAR. This award allows new members to be rewarded for their involvement with NVAR, adoption of Shop Realtor® competencies, and commitment to Realtor® excellence. Members can apply by logging into your Member Dashboard.
Eligibility Details:
Must be an active NVAR member for four years or less. Qualifying members are reviewed by the Leadership Development and Awards Advisory Group. Approximately four winners are determined by the NVAR Board of Directors. Winners are announced at NVAR’s Annual Meeting.
Anthony Athanason (2024)
Elana Boulos (2024)
Claudia Flamenco (2024)
Shontae Johnson (2024)
Michael Pena (2024)
Brooke Zannino (2024)
Brett Nickley (2023)
Kasey Henckell (2023)
NVAR’s Top Producers Club represents the top 10% of our local Realtor® Association! They showcase what it truly means to provide premier customer service to the residents of Northern Virginia and the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. All applications are submitted by logging into your NVAR Member Dashboard.
Eligibility Details:
Gold: $4 million or 24 transactions
Platinum: $7 million or 48 transactions
Team: Applications are submitted within the Team Lead’s TPC Application by adding team members’ names. This will automatically add a $75 charge per team. Team Top Producers will also receive a digital branding kit and are invited to all TPC events.
Diamond: These members have been part of the NVAR Top Producers Club for 10 cumulative years. Members still need to apply for each year they desire recognition.
Applications are now open!
NVAR’s Realtor® of the Year award is given to a Realtor® who has made significant contributions to the Association. This award does not have an application and is generally announced at the NVAR Annual Meeting with a physical award presented at the end-of-year Installation celebration.
Eligibility Details:
One recipient is selected by the NVAR President and there is no application period.
Heather Embrey (2024)
Reggie Copeland (2023)
Derrick Swaak (2022)
Nicholas Lagos (2021)
Christine Richardson (2020)
Gary Lange (2019)
Tracy Comstock (2018)
Virgil Frizzell (2017)
Mary Bayat (2016)
Mario Rubio (2015)
Jon Wolford (2014)
Pat Kline (2013)
Karen Trainor (2012)
Vinh Nguyen (2011)
Susan Mekenney (2010)
Jane Quill (2009)
Luis A. Lama (2008)
Margaret Ireland (2007)
Tracy Pless (2006)
Trish Szego (2005)
Julia Kriss (2004)
Pat Jablonski (2003)
Jack O’Donohue (2002)
Nathan Booth (2001)
Pat Lawless (2000)
Doris Barrell (1999)
David Howell (1998)
Jo Anne Johnson (1997)
Donnan C. Wintermute (1996)
Anne Rector (1995)
Carol Paris Brown (1994)
George Rink (1993)
Gayl Warman (1992)
Renee Miller (1991)
Teddy Goodson (1990)
Edward Pagett (1989)
Pamela McCoach (1988)
William Laughlin (1987)
Thomas Stevens (1986)
Bob Culbertson (1985)
Mary Howard (1984)
Worth Kindred (1983)
Robert McGrath (1982)
Edward Jordan (1981)
Joseph W. Seay, Sr. (1980)
Donald Childress (1979)
Michael C. Fox, Sr. (1978)
Daniel Macklin (1977)
William Malone (1976)
Chester Vosper (1975)
Ralph Wells (1974)
H. Harland Crowell, Jr. (1973)
Layton Groves (1972)
Robert Salem (1971)
Routh Robbins (1970)
Edward Briggs (1969)
Randall Hicks (1968)
C.M. Harley (1967)
Verlin Smith (1966)
George Shafran (1965)
James M. Duncan, III (1964)
Frank Myers (1963)
James McMullin (1962)
George Shafran (1961)
NVAR recommends comprehensive zoning changes and incentives that facilitate the voluntary market-driven production of a wide range of housing choices at all price levels to suit our diverse population, including encouraging mixed-use development.
It is essential that comprehensive plans provide for the development of owner-occupied housing, to meet existing and forecasted housing demand without unreasonable zoning and land use restrictions that lead to increased costs for housing. Updating zoning ordinances and maps to encourage mixed use with higher residential density in existing commercial areas can provide new home ownership opportunities without affecting existing residential neighborhoods.
This award is presented to a Service Provider Member who is dedicated to helping Realtors®, and who contributes greatly to the Association.
Eligibility Details:
One recipient is decided by the NVAR President and there is no application period.
Colleen Sweeney (2024)
Richard Donohoe (2023)
Jonathan Asfour (2022)
PJ Moore (2021)
Helen Krause (2020)
Sherry Skinner (2019)
Fred Westerlund (2018)
Access National Bank (2017)
Ekko Title (2016)
Michele Watson (2015)
John Stedman (2014)
Marcus Simon (2013)
Helen Krause (2012)
Fred Bowers (2011)
MRIS (2010)
VHDA (2009)
Michael Devlin (2008)
Rick Eul (2007)
Kevin Connelly (2006)
Tony Brula (2005)
Bank of America (2004)
Anthony Porto (2003)
Colin Searcy (2002)
Cary S. Melnyk (2001)
HomePro Services, Inc (2000)
Norwest Mortgage, Inc (1999)
Stewart Title & Escrow (1998)
MBH Settlement Group (1997)
The Washington Post (1996)
Virginia Power (1995)
Rick L. Shreves (1994)
Craig E. Buck (1993)
Douglas Thrasher (1992)
Honorary Lifetime Membership is given to a member who has made significant contributions to the Association and the real estate profession. Honorary Lifetime Members have served as icons in the real estate community.
Eligibility Details:
The recipient is decided by the NVAR President and Board of Directors and there is no application period. The NVAR President may nominate one or more members to be an Honorary Lifetime Member subject to approval by a majority of Directors.
Nicholas Lagos (2024)
Christine Richardson (2023)
Mary Bayat (2018)
Susan Mekenney (2017)
Suzanne Granoski (2016)
Vinh Nguyen (2016)
Trish Szego (2015)
Ed Pagett (2014)
Doris Barrell (2013)
Pam McCoach (2012)
Kip Laughlin (2011)
Gayl Warman (2011)
Edward Jordan (2010)
Tracy Pless (2009)
David Howell (2008)
JoAnne Johnson (2007)
Renee Miller (2006)
Thomas Stevens (2005)
Teddy Goodson (2004)
Jack O’Donohue (2004)
Chester Vosper (2003)
Michael Fox, Sr. (2002)
George G. Rink (2002)
George Shafran (2001)
Ralph Wells (2001)
Stephen Yeonas (2001)
This award may be presented to multiple individuals who have demonstrated exemplary excellence and dedication to NVAR.
Eligibility Details:
Must be an active member or staff for 10+ years. The recipient(s) are selected by the NVAR President. There is no application period for this award.
Rachel Carter (2024)
Ava Nguyen (2024)
Miguel Calvo (2024)
Mary Bowen (2023)
Jamie DeSimone (2023)
Erick Campos (2023)
Veronica Seva Gonzalez (2022)
Marc Pina (2022)
Teresa Watson (2022)
Christine Richardson (2021)
Renee Brown (2018)
Lisa DuBois (2018)
Jill Landsman (2018)
Sarah Louppe Petcher (2018)
Mario Rubio (2017)
Margaret Ireland (2017)
Pat Kline (2016)
Scott MacDonald (2015)
Zinta Rodgers-Rickert (2015)
Thai-Hung Nguyen (2014)
Susan Holbrook Daly (2013)
Tom Meyer (2013)
George Mills (2013)
Susan Mandel (2012)
Trish Szego (2011)
Jim Foster (2010)
Christine M. Todd (2010)
Bob Gering (2009)
Sue Bowers (2009)
Jane A. Quill (2009)
Perry Gawen, Jr. (2008)
George Creed (2006)
Dan Daniels (2005)
Florence Daniels (2005)
Nathan H. Booth (2004)
John E. McEnearney (2004)
Pat Lawless (2003)
Henry Hart, Esq. (2003)
Beau Brincefield (2002)
Mary Beth Coya (2002)
Sonni Lieberman (2002)
Doris Rink (2002)
Barbara Aaron (2001)
Patricia J. Buck (2001)
Dorothy Swogger-King (2001)
Jo Lankenau (2000)
Joseph Singleton (1999)
Charles T. Search (1998)
Edward E. Pagett (1997)
David Howell (1996)
JoAnne Johnson (1995)
Pam McCoach (1994)
Renee Miller (1994)
George Rink (1994)
Teddy Goodson (1993)
Verlin W. Smith (1993)
Helen B. Stamer (1992)
Rita L. Naughton (1991)
Richard C. Purvis (1991)
Herman Methfessel (1990)
William H. Laughlin (1989)
Thomas M. Stevens (1989)
Sandy M. Petersen (1989)
Edward R. Briggs (1988)
James M. Duncan III (1988)
Edward V. Jordan (1988)
James H. L. Jacobs (1987)
Chester H. Vosper (1987)
Stephen Yeonas, Sr. (1987)
Ebner R. Duncan (1986)
Charles M. Hailey (1986)
Ashton C. Jones, Sr. (1986)
Kathryn C. Laughlin (1986)
Jean E. Paris (1986)
Bobbie F. Carey (1985)
Edwin W. Herron (1985)
Daniel K. Maclin (1985)
George P. Shafran (1985)
Louise M. Singleton (1985)
Emmanuel Baker, Sr. (1984)
Robert G. Culberson (1984)
Michael C. Fox, Sr. (1984)
Randall J. Hicks (1984)
Worth L. Kindred (1984)
Peyton Klopfenstein (1984)
Arthur W. Kogstad (1984)
William F. Malone (1984)
Robert V. McGrath (1984)
James H. McMullen (1984)
Frank L. Myers (1984)
Routh M. Robbins (1984)
Gail Skinrood (1984)
Joanna M. Tanner (1984)
Joseph W. Seay, Sr. (1984)
Virginia REALTORS® Awards
Virginia REALTOR® of the Year
Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
The Virginia REALTOR® of the Year Award is presented to professionals who have made proven contributions to the real estate industry through both personal and professional achievement and outstanding volunteerism.
Virginia REALTOR® Hall of Fame
Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
The Virginia REALTOR® Hall of Fame honors Virginia REALTORS® who have made extraordinary and distinguished contributions to the real estate profession and markets in Virginia over a period of at least 25 years.
Ann Swearingen Property Manager of the Year
Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
The Ann Swearingen Property Manager of the Year Award is presented to the industry’s highest achieving association members engaged in the field of residential property management.
Omega Tau Rho Award
Application Deadline: n/a — Applications for Omega Tau Rho must be submitted by a Local Association Executive
Created in 1950, the honorary fraternity of Omega Tau Rho is awarded by state and local associations of Realtors® to members and others that serve the Realtor® organization. Once a medallion is awarded, the recipient is a member for life. This award recognizes exemplary dedication and service, and the high esteem in which recipients are held by fellow members of the Realtor® organization.
National Association of REALTORS® Awards
30 Under 30
Applications Are Expected to Open: November 1, 2025
Each May/June, REALTOR® Magazine Media features 30 young rising stars in the real estate industry. In determining who makes the 30 Under 30 list, REALTOR® Magazine Media staff looks for candidates who are successful in the real estate business and have demonstrated skill, success, creativity, and leadership in their careers.
Distinguished Service Award
Application Deadline: April 18, 2025
Candidates must have attained the age of 60 or have at least 25 years of service with the National Association of REALTORS®, including leadership positions within the local, state, and national levels, and the Institutes, Societies and Councils.
National Commercial Awards
Application Period: Open each September — Application must be submitted by Realtor® Association staff
Every Fall, NAR honors REALTOR® members engaged in commercial real estate business who received an award or recognition in the last year from a local/state association, affiliated organization, community group, brokerage or industry publication.
NAR Good Neighbor Awards
Application Deadline: April 18, 2025
The National Association of REALTORS® Good Neighbor Awards recognize Realtors® who make extraordinary commitments to improving the quality of life in their communities.
