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2026 GCAAR Annual Awards nomination

Do you know a GCAAR colleague who deserves to be recognized for their hard work and dedication to the industry or community? Please tell us! We're currently seeking nominations for our GCAAR Annual Awards. (Self-nominations are also welcome.)

Simply provide the nominee's name, select the nomination category and provide a few paragraphs (250 words or fewer) with details about why the candidate should win. If you have additional details about the nominee's background, and/or supporting materials that you feel would help with the nomination, please include that information as well.

The deadline to receive all GCAAR Annual Award nominations is Sunday, June 14. Winners will be announced in late summer.
AWARD CATEGORIES

REALTOR® of the Year
Awarded to one GCAAR primary member who has provided continuous, dedicated service to enhance the quality of their profession and their REALTOR® associations.

Rookie of the Year
Awarded to one newer GCAAR primary member who has provided continuous, dedicated service to enhance the quality of their profession and their REALTOR® associations. To qualify as a “rookie,” applicants must have been a REALTOR® for three years or fewer.

Good Neighbor Award
Presented to one GCAAR primary, emeritus or affiliate member who has made a significant difference as a volunteer for a local nonprofit organization by dedicating their time, financial resources and/or professional knowledge for the good of the community. The volunteer work does not need to be focused on real estate or housing. The work must have been conducted primarily within the past 12 months.

Affiliate of the Year
The GCAAR Affiliate of the Year honor is awarded to one GCAAR affiliate member who has provided continuous, dedicated service to enhance the quality of the real estate industry and their REALTOR® association. The work must have been conducted primarily within the past 12 months.
1.Your full name(Required.)
2.Full name of the person you're nominating(Required.)
3.Brokerage/company name of the person you're nominating(Required.)
4.Award nomination category(Required.)
5.Provide a detailed summary outlining why you feel your nominee should win an award in the selected category (250 words or fewer).(Required.)
Please complete the following questions to the best of your knowledge. This information allows us to more effectively evaluate each candidate. If you are nominating someone and do not have the requested information, enter "N/A" in the comment boxes and/or select "Don't know" from the checkboxes below.
6.List any state REALTOR® association committees, PAGs or task forces the candidate has served on, and dates of service (if known). This should include service for Maryland REALTORS® and/or the D.C. Association of REALTORS®.
7.List any GCAAR committees, PAGs or task forces the candidate has served on, and dates of service (if known).
8.Has the candidate attended the Maryland REALTORS® Annual Conference in the past? If so, please indicate each year of attendance.
9.Has the candidate attended the NAR Legislative Meetings (in Washington, D.C.) in the past? If so, please indicate each year of attendance.
10.List any civic and/or community service activities the candidate participates in (e.g., civic, service clubs, charitable activities, fraternal or religious groups, etc.).
11.List any awards or accomplishments the candidate has received in their career (e.g., company/board/association awards, sales team management awards, brokerage accomplishments/awards).
12.List any higher education degrees or coursework the candidate has completed (e.g., Buffini, Ferry, Wickman programs, Leadership Academy).
13.(Optional) Please upload additional documentation to support this candidate's nomination.
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