RRC Awards
Residential Real Estate Council Awards
The Council distributes awards each year to members and State RRCs that make outstanding contributions to the Council, their CRS Designee peers and the real estate industry.
Education Contributor of the Year Award
The Education Contributor of the Year Award recognizes those individuals who have provided significant contributions to RRC in the education of professionals in the field of residential real estate.
Eligibility Criteria:
Provided educational contribution in the last twelve months. Examples of Educational contributions include:
- Serving as a speaker, content contributor or reviewer to educational offerings (Examples include: course development, microlearning, checklists/guides, etc.)
- Serving as a subject matter expert or contributing content to The Residential Specialist
- Individual must not have received compensation for their contribution
Selection Process:
The recommendation will take into consideration the level of contribution, quality of contribution, time devoted and degree to which the individual serves as a champion for education and lifelong learning. The Board of Directors reserves the right to not present an award an annual basis.
Nomination Process:
A list of eligible individuals along with recommendations will be provided by the education department to the Board of Directors.
Award History
Gee Dunsten, CRS
2022
Franklin Serio, CRS
Kathleen Ryan, CRS
2021
Dale Carlton, CRS
2020
Matthew Rathbun, CRS
2019
Leigh Brown, CRS
Lisa Parenteau, CRS
2018
Alexis Bolin, CRS
Sandra Nickel, CRS
Lifetime Achievement Award
This award is given to an individual for their outstanding and sustained contributions to the Council and residential real estate industry. To be honored with this prestigious award, the nominee must have demonstrated the qualities of an outstanding leader serving in a volunteer or business capacity that had a long-lasting impact on the Council or the residential real estate industry in general. The award will be presented during Inaugural in November. Recipients will receive lifetime membership with the Council.
Application Deadline:
Sep.05
Eligibility Criteria:
Mandatory Eligibility Criteria
- Demonstrated at least 15 years of service to the Residential Real Estate Council
- Made a positive impact to the Residential Real Estate Council
- Significant contribution to the real estate industry
Selection Process:
The Awards Committee reviews all applications and supporting materials and presents recommendations to the RRC Board of Directors for final approval. Only one individual will be awarded this award. However, the Committee reserves the right not to recommend any candidates for the award if nominated candidates do not meet the criteria.
Factors to be considered in selecting an individual include:
- Service at the State/Region level, national level including officer, RRC Board of Directors, Regional Vice President, committee/mastermind division, task force, workgroup, or PAG involvement
- Instructor, presenter or speaker at a Council event, webinar and/or course
- Serving as a subject matter expert or contributing content to educational offerings or The Residential Specialist
- Individuals that are the embodiment of the energy and spirit of the Council
- Individuals recognized as a positive force in the real estate industry.
- Individuals serving on a national/federal real estate advisory committee, think tank group, or industry strategy setting body.
Nomination Process:
Any Council member may nominate a candidate for the award by submitting an application.
- Applications will include a statement of achievements and contributions to the Council.
- Up to 3 letters of recommendation demonstrating the nominee’s work and contributions
In the case of an individual who has been nominated posthumously, the person nominating would submit the application and letters of reference on their behalf.
Nominations for 2025 can be submitted through September 5th.
Award History
Pat Zaby, CRS
2023
Lois Cox, CRS
2022
Lee Barrett, CRS
2021
Alexis Bolin, CRS
2020
Gregg Fujita, CRS
2019
Edward Hatch, CRS
2018
Bill Kuhlman, CRS
President's Award
This award is presented to an individual(s) for a notable contribution to the Council or for assisting the President during their term.
Eligibility Criteria:
This award is presented to an individual(s) for a notable contribution to the Council or for assisting the President during their term.
Selection Process:
The recipients are selected by the President
Nomination Process:
N/A
Award History
Alex Milshteyn, CRS
Joshua Woodward, CRS
Keith Tristano
2021
Jason O'Neil, CRS
Leigh Brown, CRS
Tonya Thomsen, CRS
2020
Bonnie Metviner, CRS
Julie Erickson, CRS
Maura Neill, CRS
2019
Leigh Brown, CRS
Sandy McRae, CRS
Yolanda Lowe, CRS
2018
Bill Kuhlman, CRS
Candis Dorsch, CRS
Robert Imperato, CRS
Stephen Stewart, CRS
2017
Franklin Serio, CRS
Kim Cameron, CRS
Mark Shepherd, CRS
2016
Keith Tristano
Mike Duncan, CRS
2014
Carol Murphy, CRS
Jeff Dowler, CRS
Mark Shepherd, CRS
2013
Christopher Tenggren, CRS
Faye Brock, CRS
Sharyn Rose, CRS
2012
Brian Copeland, CRS
Mike Duncan, CRS
2011
Chuck Bode, CRS
LeRoy Houser, CRS
2010
Lois Cox, CRS
Wendell Wong, CRS
2009
Michael Selvaggio, CRS
2008
Gail Flagel, CRS
2007
Del Bain, CRS
Gregory Hodges, CRS
Jock Barker, CRS
Mark Minchew, CRS
Octavia Toso
Sandra Nickel, CRS
Toni Sherman, CRS
2005
Barbara Jenkins, CRS
Carol Raabe
Colleen McMahon, CRS
Deb Greene, CRS
Edward Hatch, CRS
Rachel Tristano
Shelly Campbell, CRS
Wendell Wong Scholarship Award
The Wendell Wong Sell-a-bration Scholarship Award is awarded to one member who is actively pursuing the CRS Designation. Wendell Wong was a dedicated and spirited leader who was a champion for education and a positive force for the Council.
Eligibility Criteria:
Must be a member of RRC
Must be pursuing the CRS Designation
Selection Process:
Awarded to randomly selected Sell-a-bration attendee who is pursuing the CRS Designation
Individuals cannot receive the Scholarship Award more than once.
Nomination Process:
Award History
Jamie Walsh
2024
Jennifer Mascaro, CRS
2023
Lauren MacLean, CRS
2022
Jessica Strauss
2021
Kim Green
2020
Kara Wootson, CRS
2019
Suzanne Carlisle, CRS
2018
Joe Gallagher, CRS
2017
Beth Brockette, CRS