Dedicated members who take professionalism and community service to the next level are honored and recognized annually by CCAR with the REALTOR® Image, REALTOR® of the Year, and Affiliate of the Year awards.

We take these awards and these members’ volunteer work seriously, so if you know of any CCAR REALTORS® or affiliates that stand out and stand up for our industry and the community, nominate them today!

Throughout the year, CCAR recognizes outstanding Realtor and Affiliate Members. Current CCAR members may nominate candidates who are then presented to the Awards Committee for selection. The Awards Committee is comprised of past award winners and a chairperson, designated by the association CEO.

The award criteria for nominees include service to the local community, business accomplishments, and service to the REALTOR® organization on both the local and state level.

Award descriptions, criteria and nomination forms can be found below.

Please submit nominations to Heather Tenney at heather@ccarsc.org or call 843-839-8082.

REALTOR® of the Year Award

Kristin Owens, 2024 Recipient

The Board of Directors of the Coastal Carolinas of Association of REALTORS® has resolved for the annual recognition of a REALTOR® for his or her contributions to and participation in activities of the local Association, The State, and National Associations and the community. This prestigious award is given annually.

REALTOR of the Year Criteria

REALTOR® Of The Year Award Eligibility Points To Be Considered:

  1. REALTOR® of the Year should be a Member in good standing of the Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® and/or MLS.
  2. Should have been a Member of the Association for at least three (3) consecutive years.
  3. Should be a full-time licensed broker or hold permanent sales license, working day-to-day in the field of real estate.
  4. Should possess at least one (1) professional designation awarded by an Affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®.
  5. Should have attended at least five (5) Association meetings in the calendar year for which he/she is being considered.
  6. Should be a Committee Chair or actively serving on at least one (1) committee, or must be an Officer or Director of the CCAR.
  7. Should be active in civic or community affairs.
  8. Must be a leader. Must have earned the respect of fellow REALTORS® by his actions in the day-to-day business of Real Estate as a true professional.
  9. Must be honest, trustworthy, and displaying the highest degree of unquestionable integrity and moral character with associates, clients and the public.
  10. Must adhere with strict compliance to our Code of Ethics.

Ineligibility Factors:

  1. Members not in good standing with the Association and/or MLS.
  2. Affiliate Members (Separate Award)
  3. Anyone who does not possess an Active real estate broker’s or permanent sales license.
  4. Anyone not serving on at least one (1) committee of the CCAR.
  5. Anyone who has not been an active member of the CCAR for three (3) consecutive years.
  6. Current president of the CCAR.

REALTOR® Image Award

2025 Recipients

 

  

The REALTOR® Image Award for REALTORS “Who Care” has been developed to recognize the REALTOR® who has enhanced the image of our profession by going beyond the call of duty and unselfishly giving of themselves.

 ELIGIBILTY POINTS TO BE CONSIDERED:

  1. REALTOR® should be in good standing with the Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS®.
  2. REALTOR® should be a member of the Association for three (3) years.
  3. REALTOR® should be active in civic or community affairs.
  4. REALTOR® should promote a positive image to the public of the Association and  our industry in the community.
  5. REALTOR® should be honest, trustworthy, and adhere with strict compliance to our Code of Ethics.

Nomination Form 

 

Affiliate of the Year Award

Corning Credit Union, 2024 Recipient

The Affiliate of the Year is for Affiliates of CCAR “Who Care”. It has been developed to recognize the Affiliate who has enhanced the image of the Real Estate Industry by going beyond the call of duty and unselfishly giving of themselves.

ELIGIBILITY POINTS TO BE CONSIDERED:

  1. Affiliate should be in good standing with the Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS®.
  2. Affiliate should be a member of the Association for three (3) years.
  3. Affiliate should be active in civic or community affairs.
  4. Affiliate should promote a positive image to the public of the Association and our industry in the community.
  5. Affiliate should be honest and trustworthy.

Nomination Form