February 15, 2017 — Austin

The 德州 REALTORS® honored the best and brightest of the 德州 real estate industry during the association’s 德州 REALTORS® 2017 Winter Meeting in Austin, 德州.

“Today’s 德州 REALTOR® leaders go beyond what’s required to elevate our industry, 改善我们的社区, and have a lasting impact in the lives of the clients we serve,” remarked Vicki Fullerton, 2017 chairman of the 德州 REALTORS®, 午餐时. “I am grateful to work alongside each of you.”

The award for 2016 德州 REALTOR® of the Year, the 德州 REALTORS®’ most prestigious award, 被介绍给戴夫 Dalzell of Dalzell REALTORS®在阿比林. This title is bestowed annually to a member who has made outstanding contributions to the industry through involvement in his or her national, state and local REALTOR® organizations during their career.

The 德州 REALTOR® Hero Award, which recognizes a REALTOR® who has demonstrated outstanding community service related to promoting and advancing homeownership, 被授予史蒂夫 Crorey 奥斯丁Sierra Homes公司的总裁. A longtime advocate of expanding homeownership affordability for all Central Texans, Crorey dedicates much of his time to supporting community initiatives through the Austin Board of REALTORS® Foundation.Crorey 奥斯丁Sierra Homes公司的总裁. A longtime advocate of expanding homeownership affordability for all Central Texans, Crorey dedicates much of his time to supporting community initiatives through the Austin Board of REALTOR® Foundation.

汤姆·D. Morton Association Executive of the Year award was presented to Mary Leidy, chief executive officer of the Collin County Association of REALTORS®. Awarded only to REALTOR® association leaders with a long track record of service to their local association and a high level respect among industry peers, 汤姆? D. Morton award was bestowed to Leidy for her extensive REALTOR® association leadership at the local, state and national levels.

Scott Caballero of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty in San Antonio was named the 2016 Educator of the Year. An instructor for the Graduate REALTOR® Institute, Caballero regularly leads education courses for the Council of Residential Specialists, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Managers, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, and Young Professionals Network.

Coy E的Coy 加勒特. 加勒特 & Associates in Arlington received the 2016 William C. Jennings Award for the outstanding commercial real estate transaction of the year. 加勒特 recently spearheaded the largest and most expensive redevelopment of industrial and commercial property in Arlington’s history, anticipated to bring more than 2,为该地区创造了000个新工作岗位.

The 2016 德州 Real Estate 奖 also honored local REALTOR® associations that have launched innovative programs and educational courses over the last year that keep 德州 REALTORS® up to date with the latest legal, business marketing and industry trends. The Austin Board of REALTORS®, Collin County Association of REALTORS®, Houston Association of REALTORS®, MetroTex Association of REALTORS® and San Antonio Board of REALTORS® were each recognized as part of the 德州 REALTORS®’ 2016 教育 奖 category.

最后, 的, the honorable fraternity for the National Association of REALTORS®, inducted 26 members in 2016. 的 recognizes REALTORS® and others associated with the REALTOR® organization who have made outstanding contributions to the U.S. real estate industry throughout their career.