Here are the major awards given annually by the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors and the criteria:
Affiliate/Business Partner of the Year
Recognizes an individual or company NEFAR affiliate/business partner member who has contributed outstanding support and service to NEFAR during the award calendar year.
Circle of Honor
Given to any NEFAR member for many years of exceptional service and contributions to the community, state and the real estate profession.
Educator of the Year
Presented to an instructor (individual or team) of NEFAR courses who has provided exceptional educational support and instruction to NEFAR within the award calendar year.
Golden R
Awarded to a NEFAR Realtor member for faithful long-term service to the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (includes service to any of the former Realtor associations that merged to become NEFAR).
Humanitarian
Honors a NEFAR member who has dedicated much personal time and resources to civic and/or charitable organizations and causes.
Elected Official of the Year
For personal efforts in supporting legislation beneficial to the real estate profession and the protection of private property rights. Nominations of local elected officials are strongly encouraged.
Newcomer of the Year
Awarded to a NEFAR Realtor member who has been actively involved in the real estate profession for no more than three years and who has demonstrated active participation in educational accomplishments and association participation in NEFAR. Civic/charitable involvement may also be considered.
Professional Development Award
Presented to an individual NEFAR member who has excelled in the area of professional development for the past three years. Items considered include participation in local, district, state and national education courses; all continuing education courses (including online courses); and earning or supplementing real estate professional designations.
Property Manager of the Year
Recognizes a NEFAR member who has made the greatest contribution to the property management profession.
Realtor of the Year
Recognizes a NEFAR Realtor member who has demonstrated continued personal involvement and support to the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors and the real estate profession for the past three years. Note: the current NEFAR president is not eligible.
Silent Angel
Recognizes a NEFAR member who has remained in the background, while quietly and faithfully serving NEFAR.
Special Recognition Awards
Special recognition awards are awards which may be, but are not required to be, given annually. Special Recognition awards recognize a NEFAR individual/company member who has given above and beyond in special projects or events for NEFAR during the award calendar year.