2023 AWARD CATEGORIES:
REALTOR® of the Year Award:
Nominee must be a REALTOR® member of the Spokane Association of REALTORS®. Selection will be based on nominee’s contribution to the REALTOR® organization. Emphasis is placed on long term involvement with the Association to include committee activity, positions held within the Association and involvement with the State and National Associations.
Steve Flinn REALTOR® Achievement Award:
Nominee must be a REALTOR® member of the Spokane Association of REALTORS®. Selection will be based on nominee’s recent achievement and contribution to the REALTOR® organization. Emphasis is placed on significant involvement in specific programs or activities of the Association.
REALTOR® Community Service Award:
Nominee must be a REALTOR® member of the Spokane Association of REALTORS®. Selection is based on nominee’s involvement in the community. Emphasis is placed on REALTOR®s contribution in either the community’s civic affairs, community affairs, charitable organization or other activity that demonstrates a commitment to the community.
Affiliate of the Year Award:
This award is open to non-REALTORS® associated with the real estate industry such as employees of title companies, lending institutions, etc. Selection is based on nominee’s contribution toward (1) REALTOR® spirit; local Association activity (efforts to promote professional practices in dealing with REALTOR® and Co-Affiliates; Association and committee work, etc.); (2) Business accomplishments (services to REALTOR® clients, conduct of education sessions, dissemination of information etc.); (3) Courses attended and designations earned; (4) Civic and community involvement (participation in service clubs, charitable causes, political action, fraternal groups, etc.); and (5) Other accomplishments.
Partner of the Year Award:
Selection will be based on community affairs, support of REALTOR® issues and support of REALTOR® efforts overall.
Spokane’s Citizen of the Year Award:
Selection will be based on nominee’s contribution of service to the public, i.e., as a public official (elected or appointed), educator, business professional, philanthropist, etc.