Applications are reviewed annually based on deadlines set for the year. It is required that all nominee photos be submitted in digital format as *.jpeg, or *tiff files.
All nominees are expected to attend the ceremony where the award winner will be announced. REALTOR® of the Year nominees are expected to attend the General Session and the Recognition Installation Banquet for recognition purposes among peers and leadership. These ceremonies take place at the MAR Annual Conference and Tradeshow, September 8-10, 2008.
- At the General Session, Tuesday, September 9, 2008, award winners will be announced for the following awards: President's Award*, Shining Star*, Community Service, Rookie REALTOR® of the Year, and the pinning of local Board/Association REALTORS® of the Year.
* The nominations of these awards are made by individuals at the state level, i.e., MAR Staff, Officers, and Committee chairs.
- At the Recognition Installation Banquet & Awards Ceremony, Tuesday evening, September 9, 2008, winners will be announced for the following awards: CARE (Community Action and REALTOR® Excellence) Award, and REALTOR® of the Year.
THE MAR Community Service Award honors individual REALTOR® members who give unselfishly of their time to assist the communities in which they live. There is no limit to the number of entries that can be submitted from one Board/Association or firm in this category. All nominees submitted to Local Board/Associations must be submitted to MAR. ONE (1) COLOR PHOTO (any size) in digital format must accompany the entry form to be used for promotional purposes.
Deadline: June 27, 2008
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The Rookie REALTOR® of the Year Award recognizes a REALTOR® in the business four years or fewer, who has demonstrated excellence in knowledge, work production, civic activity, and service to their local, state, and/or national associations. Applications MUST be signed by the Broker / Manager of the nominee for consideration. ALL nominees submitted to local Board/Associations must be submitted to MAR. ONE (1) COLOR PHOTO (any size) in digital format must accompany each entry form to be used for promotional purposes. Nominations can be made through Local Board/Associations or MAR.
Deadline: May 15, 2008
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THE COMMUNITY ACTION AND REALTOR® EXCELLENCE (CARE) AWARD – is given to Local Board / Associations in community service and charitable actions. The award is designed to raise the profile of REALTORS® and the REALTOR® organization by focusing on Boards that have demonstrated an extraordinary record through direct local Board/Association community service involvement. The activities compiled by the local Board/Association may include endeavors by REALTORS® who are part of a group, team, office, or an individual of that local Board. Submissions are made by MAR local Boards/Associations. MAR will conduct a survey among its members for their charitable endeavors and forward the aggregate data of those members to their local boards for possible use in the submissions. The winners will receive the following cash contribution to the charity of their choice: Winner--$10,000; 1 st Honorable mention--$5,000; 2nd Honorable mention--$1,000. This award will not be given to an individual. Nominations will be accepted from Local Board/Associations or MAR.
Deadline: June 27, 2008
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The REALTOR® of the Year (ROTY) Award criteria requires that nominees must sign the application to verify that it is accurate and complete. One ROTY application is required to be submitted by each Local Board/Association to be entered in the MAR competition. The winner of the State Award will be sent to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) for consideration in the national award. Pictures and supportive information are not encouraged. ONE (1) COLOR PHOTO (any size) in digital format must accompany the entry form to be used for promotional purposes.
Deadline: June 27, 2008 by 5PM.
POSITIVELY NO LATE SUMBISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
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Special note: Local Board/Associations are encouraged to continue awarding the Distinguished Sales Associate (DSA), if desired.
Recognition is a positive reward for a job well done. It is vital that we honor those individuals who have given outstanding service to the real estate industry and the Local Board/Associations. If you have comments or questions, please contact the MAR Communications Department at 800-638-6425.
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ADDITIONAL AWARDS (Selected at the State level)
The President’s Award and the Shining Star Award nominees are selected by MAR Committee chairs, Leadership and MAR Staff. They are open to those members who participate in committees at the State committee level. (If local boards want to replicate these awards at the local level, MAR will send criteria on a case-by-case basis that may be tailored to encourage these awards to be given locally.)