AFTER A YEAR-LONG PROGRAM learning the ins and outs of volunteer leadership, 11 new Leadership Institute graduates are ready to serve as NVAR leaders.

Throughout the year, students attended training sessions and events, including the Legislative Bus Trip, NAR Mid-Year Meetings and the NVAR Annual Convention and Trade Show.  At the start of the year, they were also assigned a group project to create an “NVAR Ambassador” program. The projects were judged on overall quality of the ambassador program; alignment with the NVAR Strategic Plan; and creativity of their final presentations.

On Dec. 14, the groups presented their projects “shark-tank” style to NVAR CEO Ryan Conrad, 2018 NVAR President Lorraine Arora and 2019 President Christine Richardson. Although only one group could be chosen as the winner, all three groups succeeded in developing creative ambassador programs that could be implemented in the future to enhance member involvement.

As the 2018 graduates begin serving in various association roles, the next class will soon begin their leadership journey!

Are you a future NVAR leader? Apply for the 2020 Institute. Visit NVAR.com/ realtors/leadership to learn more.

Leadership Institute students visit the Bright MLS headquarters in Rockville, Md. and meet with CEO Tom Phillips and other Bright staff.

Abraham Walker answers questions in a mock-interview during media training. At the training, media professional Ron Kermani taught the class how to respond to a reporter’s questions and come prepared to an interview.

The winning group of the NVAR Ambassador project created custom-made jackets as part of their presentation: (l – r) Marriah Unruh, Jina Myers, Bryan Newby and Sandra Stewart.

Leadership Institute graduates and NVAR staff pose for a picture after the groups’ presentations.