REALTORS® of Distinction
Since 1964, NVRA has honored individuals who best exemplifies the professional qualities of a REALTOR®.
The REALTOR® of the Year demonstrates high principles of integrity, adherence to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, and furtherance of the principles of good real estate practice among brokers, agents and the general public. The Rookie of the Year award recognizes the achievements and professionalism of a REALTOR® who has been involved in real estate sales for less than two years. The eligible “Rookies” are those newcomers to the profession, whose enthusiasm, achievement, and professionalism show strong indications for success in the field, as well as promise for leadership in the organization. The Affiliate of the Year Award recognizes an individual who gives generously to the Association. Support comes in many ways, including volunteering on committees, sponsoring events and/or conducting education sessions for REALTORS®. The Good Neighbor Award compliments the NAR and VAR Good Neighbor Award programs and highlights REALTORS® whose extraordinary commitment to volunteer work has helped make their community a better place to live. The Distinguished Service Award is presented to an NVRA Member who has gone above and beyond to insure that the real estate industry and REALTOR® Associations continue to thrive. The individual devotes endless hours of their personal time as a volunteer on a local, state and national level.
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!
REALTOR® of the Year: Mary Pat Palmer – Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty
Affiliate of the Year: EastRise Credit Union
Rookie of the Year: Becky Alford – Ridegline Real Estate
Dody Fraher-Ruland Good Neighbor: Tamithy Howrigan – RE/MAX North Professionals
Distinguished Service: Lisa Gale – Gale Legal Group
See you on October 16 at Maquam Barn & Winery to celebrate!
2023 Recap
2022 Recap
2021 Recap
Past REALTORS® of Distinction Recipients
REALTOR® of the Year: Jacob Smith
Dody Fraher-Ruland Good Neighbor Award: Lauren Gaffney Cohen
Affiliate of the Year: Christie Mitchell
Rookie of the Year: Kelly Byers
Distinguished Service Award: Carolyn Weaver
REALTOR® of the Year : Karen Bresnahan
Good Neighbor Award: Dianna Benoit Kittell
Affiliate of the Year: Nick Parent
Rookie of the Year: Nicole Broderick
Distinguished Service Award: Rich Gardner
REALTOR® of the Year : Shannon Marcelino
Good Neighbor Award: Jill Vespa
Affiliate of the Year: Justin Mead
Rookie of the Year: Jolene Greene
Distinguished Service Award: Annemarie Daniels
REALTOR® of the Year : Carolyn Weaver
Good Neighbor Award: Dana Valentine
Rookie of the Year: Marie Shepherd
Distinguished Service Award: Carol Audette
REALTOR® of the Year : Alison Barges
Good Neighbor Award: Geri Barrows
Affiliate of the Year: Jay Vallaires
Rookies of the Year: George Black, John Black
REALTOR® of the Year : Mark Montross
Good Neighbor Award: Tracie Carlos
Affiliate of the Year: Lisa Campion
Rookie of the Year: Krista Lacroix
Distinguished Service Award: Kathie Desautels
REALTOR® of the Year : Robbi Handy Holmes
Good Neighbor Award: Jessica Peck
Affiliate of the Year: Lisa Gale
Rookie of the Year: Julie Danaher
Distinguished Service Award: David Gray
REALTOR® of the Year : Jill Vespa
Good Neighbor Award: Suzanne Johnson
Affiliate of the Year: HomeBridge Financial Services
Rookie of the Year: Peter Goldsmith
Distinguished Service Award: Bill Desautels
REALTOR® of the Year : Barbara Trousdale
Good Neighbor Award: Brian Boardman
Affiliate of the Year: Prime Lending
Rookies of the Year: Diana Benoit, Bobbe Maynes, Blaire Knowles, Elise Polli, Thomas Senning
Distinguished Service Award: Maretta Hostetler
REALTOR® of the Year : Chad Jacobson
Good Neighbor Award: John Abry
Affiliate of the Year: New England Federal Credit Union
Rookie of the Year: Shawn Cheney
Distinguished Service Award: Leslee MacKenzie
REALTOR® of the Year : Kristine Stell
Good Neighbor Award: Carol Hinson
Affiliate of the Year: Nick Parent
Rookie of the Year: Jay McCormack
Distinguished Service Award: David Raphael
REALTOR® of the Year : Nancy Jenkins
Good Neighbor Award: Sandy Wynne
Affiliate of the Year: North Country Federal Credit Union
Rookie of the Year: Jonathan Templeton
Distinguished Service Award: Charlotte Gardner
REALTOR® of the Year : Kathie Desautels
Good Neighbor Award: Jan Battaline
Rookie of the Year: Cindy Volk
Distinguished Service Award: Carol Hinkel
REALTOR® of the Year : Annemarie Daniels
Good Neighbor Award: Rich Gardner
Affiliate of the Year: Marilyn Morin Roberts
Rookie of the Year: Nate Malley
Distinguished Service Award: Nancy Jenkins
REALTOR® of the Year : David Raphael
Good Neighbor Award: Louise Merriam
Affiliate of the Year: Dody Fraher-Ruland
Rookie of the Year: Stella Abraham
Distinguished Service Award: Celine Teeson
REALTOR® of the Year : Bill Desautels
Good Neighbor Award: Michele Lewis
Affiliate of the Year: Kelly DeForge
Rookie of the Year: Adam Hergenrother
Distinguished Service Award: Evelyn Biddle
REALTOR® of the Year : Leslee MacKenzie
Good Neighbor Award: James Cross
Affiliate of the Year: Fred Peet
Rookie of the Year: Margaret Handler
Distinguished Service Award: Sonja Stevens
REALTOR® of the Year : Andrea Champagne
REALTOR® of the Year : Andy Cochran
Rookie of the Year: Regina Paquette
1964 Harold B. Benson**
1965 Guy W. Nichols
1966 Brandreth Symonds
1967 Peter L. Jacob
1968 Charles Barber
1969 Floyd J. Moorby
1970 John Ready**
1971 Claude W. Perry, Sr. **
1972 Peter L. Jacob
1973 Robert C. Morse
1974 Nancy E. Lang
1975 Roger E. Curtis
1976 Gordon A. Riddell
1977 Thomas G. Weaver *
1978 Richard A. Myette**
1979 Frederic M. Cameron**
1980 James F. McMullen, Jr.**
1981 – David Desautels
1982 Roselyn St. Louis*
1983 John A. Russell*
1984 Chauncey E. Burns
1985 Evelyn J. Biddle*
1986 Janet C. Dunn
1987 Calvin J. Ploof, Jr. *(**)
1988 William D. Dalton
1989 Jayne S. Abbot t*(**)
1990 Elizabeth M. Merrill
1991 Mac Teeson*
1992 Dale E. Sweet
1993 Carol Hinkel
1994 Sarah Winslow-Patch
1995 James P. Murray
1996 Sonja K. Stevens
1997 Celine Teeson*
1998 Dennis (John) Bruce
1999 Marge Gaskins
2000 Carol Audette
2001 Sonja K. Stevens
2002 Jim Cross
2003 David Gray
2004 Brad Chenette
Nomination Process
NVRA is pleased to announce the nomination process for the REALTORS® of Distinction Awards. Our Association has many deserving individuals who are leaders in the real estate community and have given their generous time for the betterment of the industry. The awards recipients will be announced in late September and honored at the NVRA Annual Meeting in November.
The REALTOR® of the Year demonstrates high principles of integrity, adherence to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, and furtherance of the principles of good real estate practice among brokers, agents and the general public. The individual is involved in NVBR and civic activities volunteering on REALTOR® committees, boards and in their communities. Click here for all REALTOR® of the Year recipients.
The Rookie of the Year award recognizes the achievements and professionalism of a REALTOR® who has been involved in real estate sales for less than two years. The eligible “Rookies” are those newcomers to the profession, whose enthusiasm, achievement, and professionalism show strong indications for success in the field, as well as promise for leadership in the organization.
The Affiliate of the Year Award recognizes an individual who gives generously to the Association. Support comes in many ways, including volunteering on committees, sponsoring events and/or conducting education sessions for REALTORS®.
The Good Neighbor Award compliments the NAR and VAR Good Neighbor Award programs and highlights REALTORS® whose extraordinary commitment to volunteer work has helped make their community a better place to live. The winner of this award is submitted to NAR and VAR for consideration on the state and national level. The award shines a spotlight on the important work that REALTORS® all over the country do to help others.
The Distinguished Service Award is presented to an NVBR Member who has gone above and beyond to insure that the real estate industry and REALTOR® Associations continue to thrive. The individual devotes endless hours of their personal time as a volunteer on a local, state and national level.
Awards nomination forms are now available online. NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 19th. To submit a nomination using the online form, please click the appropriate awards category below:
Realtor® of the Year Nomination Form
Rookie of the Year Nomination Form
Affiliate of the Year Nomination Form
Good Neighbor Award Nomination Form
Distinguished Service Award Nomination Form