2023"Of the Year" Nominating Form

We love to recognize our members for the wonderful things that they do!  Please nominate a deserving individual or company.  These awards will be presented at our annual installation on Thursday, December 1st at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point.  Registration for the event is opening soon!  

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Realtor of the Year:

This is considered the highest honor bestowed by the Board.  It is designed to go to the individual REALTOR who has done the most for the organization during the year selected.  This person should exemplify all the REALTOR standards and be considered a role model for others.  The recipient must have been a B.E.R. member for at least three (3) years.  He/She must have served either as a Director, Officer or Committee member for at least two (2) of the last three (3) years, and must have been active on a committee /Board during the year selected.  No individual may receive the award in two (2) consecutive years.  This award will be presented by the previous years winner.  Last years winner was Wade Abed.

Affiliate of the Year:

This award is designed to recognize the person who has done the most to support the Board during the year selected.  To be eligible, the individual must have been an active Affiliate for at least three (3) years and must have actively served on at least one committee for two (2) of the past three (3) years.  No individual may receive the award in two (2) consecutive years. Last years winner was Adam Dalton.

Affiliate Company of the Year:

This award is designed to recognize the Company that has done the most to support the Board during the year selected.  To be eligible, the Company must have been an Affiliate member for at least three (3) years and a representative must have actively served on at least one committee for two (2) of the past three (3) years.  No Affiliate Company may receive the award in two (2) consecutive years. Last years winner was Lane Insurance Group.

Breakthrough Agent of the Year:

This award is designed to recognize the outstanding performance of a Realtor who has been in the business for one year or less.  The Realtor has shown outstanding sales performance and exemplary service to the board and the community. Last years winner was Jonathan Van Heukelom.

Committee Member of the Year:

This award is designed to recognize a committee member who has done the most to support the board through their committee involvement.  There is no minimum membership time requirement.  The award may be received by a Realtor or an Affiliate. Last years winner was Ellen Boyce.  

David Hengel Educator of the Year:

This award is designed to recognize the person who has done the most to educate our members.  To be eligible the individual must have an active membership for at least 3 years and has served on at least 1 committee.  No one individual may receive the award for 2 consecutive years.  The individual may be a Realtor or Affiliate. Last years winner was Dena Wilcoxen.

Global Diversity Achievement Award

This award would recognize a Realtor or Affiliate that has done the most throughout the year to promote and bring awareness of global business as well as the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the SWFL area. No person can win this award two times in a row. Last years winner was Ursula Weinkauff.  

Pat Lord Memorial Community Service Award:

This award is designed to recognize a single member (REALTOR or AFFILIATE) for service to the community as well as service to the Board.  To be eligible, the individual must have been a B. E.R. member for at least five (5) years.  Recommendations in writing from the membership will be submitted to the Nominations, Elections, and Awards Committee and will take into account both B.E.R. Service and Community Service.  This Committee may interview the person(s) making the recommendation(s) and will submit their choice to the Board of Directors.  The Nominating Committee shall establish a ballot and the recipient will be selected by the Board of Directors.  No individual may receive the award in two (2) consecutive years.  The board will make a donation of $250 in honor of the recipient to the local charity of their choice. Last years award winner was Andy Lynch.  

Roger Brunswick BER Advocate Award:

This award is designed to exemplify the attributes of Roger Brunswick, past president of BER and longtime member.  This award will recognize a single individual who is an advocate for BER, always encourages Realtor members to join BER, get involved, and climb the leadership ladder.  The award winner will have exhibited extraordinary service and involvement at the B.E.R. and/or the community over a minimum of three (3) years of B.E.R. membership.  This award may be awarded to a REALTOR or Affiliate member.  Recommendations in writing from the membership will be submitted to the Nominations, Elections, and Awards Committee and will take into account both B.E.R. Service and Community Service.  This Committee may interview the person(s) making the recommendation(s) and will submit their choice to the Board of Directors.  The Nominating Committee shall establish a ballot and the recipient will be selected by the Board of Directors.  No individual may receive the award in two (2) consecutive years. Last years winner was Jeanne Drath.  

YPN 4 Under 40:

This award will recognize 4 Realtor members 40 and under.  They must have been a member for at least one full year, actively attends board events, actively serves on a committee, gives back to the association, gives back to the community, a member of the MLS, and has had a minimum of 6 closed transactions for the award year. Last years winner was Eddie Burnham Jr., Jake Comisar, John Bolen, and My Mai.