2011 Member Awards & Recognitions
2011 GRAR Annual Installation & Awards Ceremony
Each December, the Grand Rapids Association of REALTORS® hosts a special Annual Installation & Awards Ceremony during which, in addition to the incoming President and Board of Directors being installed, those members whose achievements have gone above and beyond the standard are given special recognition.
The categories of recognition range from Outstanding Achievement of a Committee or Task Force to an award for REALTOR® of the Year. The criteria to be eligible for one of these awards are many, with members nominating those whom they feel meet the standard. Award winners are revealed at the end of the ceremony, which takes place at Frederik Meijer Gardens on what always seems to be a perfectly snow-capped morning.
We are proud to present the 2011 recipients of the GRAR Pinnacle Awards and Special Recognitions:
2012 REALTOR® OF THE YEAR
Our Association's highest honor.
Jim Fase
Prudential Preferred
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Demonstrating excellence and professionalism in the real estate industry while serving as an example for other real estate agents.
Stacey Ruddick
Greenridge Realty
GOOD NEIGHBOR
Making exceptional contributions which enhance the quality of life within our community.
Ron Villerius
Five Star Real Estate
MOST CONGENIAL PROFESSIONAL
Demonstrating an exceptional dedication to professionalism in all areas of business.
Mike Rundhaug
Prudential Preferred
AFFILIATE SERVICE
For outstanding service to GRAR and its members.
Clay Powell
Rental Property Owner's Association (RPOA)
COMMITTEE/TASK FORCE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Social Media & Technology Task Force
For providing valuable input and ideas, exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm, and providing outstanding service in general.
Jodi Joseph, Chairperson |
Steve Volkers, Vice-Chairperson |
Lola Audu |
Howie Boeve |
Jason Carpenter |
Tanya Craig |
Ethan Dozeman |
Darlene Eaves |
Chris Freeman |
Michelle Gordon |
Jacob Heglund |
Dave Melvin |
David Miedema |
Amy Miller |
Sue Prins |
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Stacey Ruddick |
Terry Westbrook |
SODREP AWARD
The Society of Distinguished Real Estate Professionals Award is presented to REALTOR® members as a once-in-a-lifetime award. Members are eligible when they have maintained 10 years continuous membership, served their community for three or more years, closed a minimum of 15 million dollars in sales (over a 10-year period), earned and maintained two MAR/NAR educational designations, are actively involved politically and have served five or more years on a GRAR committee or on the Board of Directors
Ron Villerius
Five Star Real Estate
REALTOR®-EMERITUS
REALTOR®-Emeritus status is presently granted to REALTOR® members who have held membership in NAR for a cumulative period of forty (40) years. NAR, MAR, and GRAR dues are waived for REALTOR®-Emeritus members. This status differs from Life Membership by virtue of the fact that these members continue to be actively engaged in listing and selling real estate.
Dave Deverman |
Larry Fahselt |
Jack Lensink |
Richard Manus |
James Rookus |
Robert Schautz |
James Van Stensel, Jr. |
James Ziebarth |
2011 LIFE MEMBER
Life Members have been members of the Association for 20 years, are over the age of 60, and are no longer actively selling real estate. Life membership allows these pillars of the real estate community to continue to participate in events and keep up to date with Association news.
Ronald Meeuwsen
50-YEAR MEMBER
For maintaining continuous membership in the Grand Rapids Association of REALTORS® for 50 more years.
Donald Kishman
Kishman Realty