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Award nominations are due October 15, 2026

Good Neighbor Award

The Good Neighbor Award recognizes a GCAR REALTOR® who makes a meaningful difference in the community through volunteer service and a commitment to improving others’ lives. The award focuses on individual contributions and the impact of the nominee’s community involvement.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a GCAR member in good standing.
  • Must have contributed significant volunteer time to a program or organization that improves the livability of the community.
  • Community service may address real estate and housing issues or broader needs such as crime prevention, youth mentoring, homelessness, and other charitable causes.
  • Must demonstrate a meaningful personal contribution and measurable impact.
  • Time contributions are the primary consideration, though financial, material, and other support may also be considered.
  • The nominee’s individual efforts must be distinguishable from broader company or association initiatives.
  • Some portion of the qualifying service must have taken place during the timeframe specified on the nomination form.
  • Nominees should provide documentation, testimonials, or other evidence demonstrating the results and impact of their involvement.

Nominations & Selection
REALTORS® may nominate themselves or be nominated by another GCAR member, a state or local association executive, or the community organization they serve. Nominations must include the official entry form and supporting documentation. A panel of judges will evaluate finalists based on the level and impact of their personal contribution and the project’s potential to serve as a model for other REALTORS®. Judges’ decisions are final.

Recognition
The winner will be recognized at the GCAR Annual Membership Meeting. A grant will also be awarded to the qualifying 501(c)(3) community organization identified on the winner’s entry form.

REALTOR® of the Year

The REALTOR® of the Year Award recognizes a REALTOR® who demonstrates exceptional leadership, service, and dedication to the Greater Capital Association of REALTORS® and the REALTOR® organization at the local, state, and national levels.

Eligibility Requirements
Candidates will be evaluated based on their:

  • Participation in GCAR leadership, committees, education, and affiliated organizations.
  • Civic and community involvement, including charitable and service activities.
  • Professional accomplishments and commitment to high standards of business conduct.
  • Adherence to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, licensing laws, and GCAR rules and regulations.
  • Participation in state and national REALTOR® association leadership, committees, conventions, and educational programs.

Nominations & Selection
The recipient will be selected based on their overall leadership, service, professional accomplishments, and commitment to the REALTOR® organization.

Recognition
The winner will be recognized at the GCAR Annual Membership Meeting.

Shining Star Award

The Shining Star Award recognizes a newly licensed REALTOR® who demonstrates strong professional and ethical standards, leadership potential, and a promising future in the real estate industry.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a primary member in good standing with GCAR.
  • Must have obtained or activated their real estate license within the past 18 months.
  • Must demonstrate sound moral character and high ethical standards.
  • Must display leadership and teamwork skills.
  • Must have contributed to their firm’s success.
  • Must have participated in charitable or community activities.
  • Must be actively engaged in GCAR events and meetings.

Nominations & Selection
Nominations may be submitted by the nominee’s broker, principal, or manager. The GCAR Awards Committee will select finalists. Past recipients are not eligible.

Recognition
The winner will be recognized at the GCAR Annual Membership Meeting.

Affiliate of the Year Award

The Affiliate of the Year Award recognizes a GCAR Affiliate member who demonstrates exceptional service, participation, and support of the Greater Capital Association of REALTORS®. The same company may not receive the award in consecutive years.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must have been a GCAR member for at least two years at the time of nomination.
  • Must have sponsored at least two GCAR events during the award year.
  • Must actively participate in GCAR activities, events, the Trade Show, or educational programs.
  • Must demonstrate a consistent, high level of support for GCAR.

Nominations & Selection
Anyone may nominate a GCAR Affiliate. The GCAR Awards Committee will select the recipient.

Recognition
The winner will receive a plaque and recognition at the GCAR Annual Membership Meeting.

Nina Amadon RPAC Service Award

The Nina Amadon RPAC Service Award honors an individual whose integrity, dedication to the REALTOR® organization, and commitment to the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) reflect the values exemplified by longtime GCAR leader Nina Amadon. The award recognizes an individual who demonstrates exceptional character, professionalism, and sustained support of GCAR and RPAC.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must demonstrate a longstanding commitment to the mission and values of the Greater Capital Association of REALTORS®.
  • Must have a reputation for honesty, fairness, and professionalism within the real estate community.
  • Must demonstrate outstanding support of RPAC through generous and consistent financial contributions.

Nominations & Selection
The recipient will be selected based on their demonstrated commitment to GCAR, professional character, and support of RPAC.

Recognition
The winner will be recognized at the GCAR Annual Membership Meeting.

REALTOR® Emeritus

A REALTOR® Member who has held membership in the National Association as a REALTOR®, REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®, or both, for a cumulative period of forty years is eligible for REALTOR® Emeritus status.

A completed application is necessary to begin the approval process for REALTOR® Emeritus status, which must be completed by the candidate’s local association. Documentation substantiating the candidate’s forty (40) years of membership (and one (1) year of service, as applicable) must be attached to the application.

The new REALTOR® Emeritus eligibility criteria shall be implemented as follows:

In addition to the required forty (40) years of REALTOR® membership:

  • Applications submitted in the years 2015 through 2019 will require proof of one (1) year of service* at the local, state, or National Association level.
  • Applications submitted in 2020 and beyond will require proof of one (1) year of service* at the National Association level.

* “Service” is defined as serving as an officer, director, committee member, federal political coordinator, president’s liaison, or regional coordinator to a country with which NAR holds a reciprocal agreement.

If you qualify and want to apply for REALTOR® Emeritus status, please contact Sherry Marr at GCAR at 518.464.0191 x1002or smarr@gcar.com by September 2.

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