The 2024 GLAR Awards!

The 2024 Awards Committee needs your nomination for members who have made significant contributions to our Association through their years of volunteer service and commitment to the real estate industry.

We are accepting nominations from Friday, October 4th through Monday, October 21st.

“REALTOR® OF THE YEAR”

It’s time for the coveted “REALTOR® OF THE YEAR” Award nominations –

The ‘REALTOR® of the Year‘ is awarded to a REALTOR® that is currently actively representing buyers, sellers, landlords , and tenants in real estate transactions. Nominees should have a successful and active practice representing consumers and businesses in real estate transactions. Nominees will have displayed the highest adherence to the NAR Code of Ethics, MLS Policies, and ethical standards of practice. Nominees should have demonstrated significant support for organized real estate and its efforts to protect the industry.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Active REALTOR® member in good standing with GLAR
  • Possess outstanding achievement in ethics, integrity and professional stature
  • Demonstrate strong business cooperation with Association members
  • Demonstrate involvement in GLAR activities, including serving on committees and participation in Association events

“OFFICE MANAGER OF THE YEAR”

It’s time for the coveted “OFFICE MANAGER OF THE YEAR” Award nominations –

The ‘Office Manager of the Year‘ is awarded to an outstanding office manager that has worked to ensure their office’s and agents’ success in the business, in transactions, and with the association.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Office Manager must be in good standing with GLAR
  • Office Manager must have helped support REALTORS® – from their office & other – by supporting, providing, or encouraging professional development
  • Office Manager must have actively assisted in ensuring that the office is compliant with NAR’s Code of Ethics Education requirements
  • Office Manager must have actively assisted in ensuring that the office is compliant with NAR’s Variable Dues Formula and membership requirements
  • Office Manager must have a history of supporting the various REALTOR® charitable and/or political funds
  • Office Manager must have involvement in GLAR committees, governance, and leadership at the local, state and/or national level
  • Office Manager must have demonstrated encouragement in others for participating in GLAR activities, including attending events, pursuing professional development, serving on committees, and participating in Association Events

“COMMERCIAL REALTOR® OF THE YEAR”

It’s time for the coveted “COMMERCIAL REALTOR® OF THE YEAR” Award nominations –

The ‘Commercial REALTOR® of the Year‘ is someone who has demonstrated great support for the REALTOR® Organizations, and who’s primary business in commercial in nature. Commercial REALTOR® nominees must be involved in the association activities and have demonstrated support for Commercial REALTORS® expansion and development.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be an active REALTOR® member in good standing with GLAR practicing Commercial Real Estate
  • Possess outstanding achievement in ethics, integrity and professional stature
  • Demonstrate strong business cooperation with Association members
  • Demonstrate involvement in Association activities, including serving on committees and participation in Association events

“REAL ESTATE SERVICE PARTNER OF THE YEAR”

It’s time for the coveted “AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR” Award nominations –

The ‘Real Estate Service Partner of the Year‘ – (Affiliate of the Year) is awarded to a non-REALTOR® member specializing in the services needed to complete a successful transaction. This individual will have made significant contributions to GLAR through their years of volunteer service and commitment to the real estate industry.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Active Affiliate member in good standing with GLAR
  • Demonstrates a high degree of cooperation with the Association Members
  • Maintains high ethical standards
  • Maintains high business standards

“RISING STAR”

It’s time for the coveted “RISING STAR” Award nominations –

The ‘Rising Star‘ is awarded to a GLAR REALTOR® that has shown, demonstrated, and sustained growth & promise – not only in the business, but in the industry as well. The Rising Star seeks to identify those in real estate who are making a mark and will be future industry leaders.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Member must be an active full-time REALTOR® member in good standing with GLAR
  • Member must have entered the business full-time within the last 8 years
  • Member must have shown sustained growth in their practice through transactions, volume, or clients – to be verified with office manager or independently
  • Member must possess outstanding achievement in ethics, integrity and professional stature
  • Member must demonstrate strong business cooperation with the Association Members
  • Member must have a history of supporting the various REALTOR® charitable and/or political funds
  • Member must have participated in some form of REALTOR® Association leadership through service on local/state/national committees, local/state/national directorship, or other support of organized real estate
  • Member must have demonstrated support to their community through volunteerism, philanthropy, or other efforts

“WILLIAM MAY GARLAND AWARD”

It’s time for the coveted “WILLIAM MAY GARLAND” Award nominations –

The ‘William May Garland Award‘ was created to honor “William May Garland” who was instrumental in the formation of the Los Angeles Realty Board, the California and National Association’s of REALTORS®. Mr. Garland was an honorary president of CAR and served as NAR president two terms (1917 & 1918). He was also instrumental in the growth of the City of Los Angeles and brought the first Olympics to Los Angeles in 1932.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Active REALTOR® member in good standing with GLAR
  • Outstanding service to the GLAR
  • Devotion to the true ethics of the real estate profession
  • Accomplishments/contributions for the general welfare of the communities within the jurisdiction of Greater Los Angeles REALTORS®

“LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD”

It’s time for the coveted “LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT” Award nominations –

The ‘Lifetime Achievement Award‘ is awarded to a REALTOR® who has had a significant impact through their contributions to the real estate industry through involvement and promotions of the local, state, and/or national REALTOR® Associations.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must have been a real estate professions and a REALTOR® for at least 30 years
  • Must be a REALTOR® member in good standing with GLAR
  • Must have a history of contributions to the local, state, and/or national REALTOR® Associations,, and industry organizations
  • Must have a history of support for REALTOR® Charitable, Political, and other funds that promote the industry
  • Must have a history of involvement with REALTOR® Association advocacy, community involvement, and education
  • Must have a history of participating in REALTOR® Association events
  • Must have demonstrated involvement or leadership in the REALTOR® Associations governance (committees, etc.)
  • Must have a history of contributions to their community

Do you know a GLAR member who goes above and beyond for the local association and real estate community?

We are accepting nominations from Friday, October 4th through Monday, October 21st

Our 2024 award recipients will be presented their awards on January 11th at GLAR’s Installation & Award Show at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Downtown Los Angeles!