BOISE REGIONAL REALTORS® ANNOUNCE 2023 CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS
Boise Regional REALTORS® (BRR) named the 2023 Circle of Excellence Award recipients at its REALTOR® Awards Celebration on Friday, March 10, 2023:
- REALTOR® of the Year: Jessica Durham
- Broker of the Year: Via Surmelis
- Rookie of the Year: Melinda Vines
- Affiliate of the Year: Terri Harvey
- Code of Ethics Leadership Award: Russ Garland
- Good Neighbor Award: Bart Cochran
- Unsung Hero Award: Cassie Zimmerman
The REALTOR® of the Year award is the highest honor BRR bestows upon one of its members, recognizing the personal and professional accomplishments, as well as the community contributions of an outstanding REALTOR® member. This year’s REALTOR® of the Year is Jessica Durham with Grove Realty.
Via Surmelis of A.V. West Real Estate was named BRR’s 2023 Broker of the Year. This award recognizes an individual’s achievements in their role as broker, as well as their commitment to the industry.
Melinda Vines with Keller Williams Realty Boise, was selected as BRR’s 2023 Rookie of the Year. This award is given to an individual who has established themselves as a rising star in the industry within their first two years of joining BRR.
The Affiliate of the Year Award is given to a real estate professional who gives back to the real estate industry and supports BRR’s mission and its members. This year’s recipient was Terri Harvey of Stewart Title.
Russ Garland with Smith & Coelho Real Estate was selected as the 2023 Code of Ethics Leadership Award recipient. This award is given to a REALTOR® who exemplifies what it means to abide by the industry’s national Code of Ethics in their dealings with clients, the public, and other real estate professionals.
Bart Cochran of Silvercreek Realty Group was selected as the 2023 Good Neighbor Award winner. This award recognizes a REALTOR® who volunteers time and resources to the community through volunteerism.
Cassie Zimmerman with Boise Regional REALTORS®, was selected for the 2023 Unsung Hero Award. This award is presented by BRR’s immediate past president and recognizes someone who was invaluable to their year as president and who makes a positive impact on our community or industry.
BRR’s 2022 Circle of Excellence Production Awards
Boise Regional REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Production Awards recognize REALTOR® members whose production volume reaches defined levels for the year as reported in the Intermountain MLS. Not all members or teams who qualify for a production award are listed. Participants have elected to apply and have submitted the application fee. Net proceeds from the awards will help build new affordable homes and rentals in our communities through BRR’s Housing Affordability Initiative in support of the LEAP Housing Trust.
Production Award recipients were featured during the REALTOR® Awards Celebration on Friday, March 10, 2023, as well as in the 16-page newspaper insert ad in the Saturday, March 11, 2023 edition of the Idaho Press.
View the ad below or download it by clicking here.
Boise Regional Realtors tab 2022 FINAL - webBRR’s 2022 Honor Society
These are members who give back to the community and the profession in countless ways. Those inducted participate in volunteer leadership like committee work and board service, take time to increase their professionalism and knowledge by attending conferences and earning designations, and give back by investing in RPAC and supporting the REALTORS® Community Foundation through donations and community service.
The 2022 Honor Society Inductees were featured during the REALTOR® Awards Celebration on Friday, March 10, 2023, as well as in the 16-page newspaper insert ad in the Saturday, March 11, 2023 edition of the Idaho Press.
Below is the list of honor society members:
Boise Regional REALTORS® was proud to host the 2023 REALTOR® Awards Celebration on Friday, March 10th, where we recognized the many successes of our members and enjoyed a fantastic evening! Many thanks to our presenters, attendees, and our sponsors (which can be seen below).
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