2014 Member Awards & Recognitions

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2014 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. Luckily, for the 2014 ceremony, we had clear weather and a great turn out!
We are proud to present the 2014 recipients of the GRAR Pinnacle Awards and Special Recognitions:

REALTOR® OF THE YEAR
Our Association’s highest honor.

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Sam Sterk
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Demonstrating excellence and professionalism in the real estate industry while serving as an example for other real estate agents.

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Jessica Tucker
Keller Williams GR East

GOOD NEIGHBOR
Making exceptional contributions which enhance the quality of life within our community.

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Jill Dover
Greenridge Realty

MOST CONGENIAL PROFESSIONAL
Demonstrating an exceptional dedication to professionalism in all areas of business.

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Lori Grysen
Towne Square Real Estate LLC

AFFILIATE SERVICE
For outstanding service to GRAR and its members.

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Rory Byrne
Chicago Title Agency/Byrne

MOST UNUSUAL PROPERTY SOLD

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Janet Romanowski
Keller Williams GR East

THE 2014 GRADUATES OF THE GRAND RAPIDS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

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Jim Blehm
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Yvette Blehm
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Rory Byrne
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Patrick Fase
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Larissa Frody
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Ron Hudson
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Jim King
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Beth Mans
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Wyatt Martin
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Cindy Nelson
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Jayne Overbeck
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Hanna Partlo
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Tracie Rich
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Susan Stoddard
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Craig Stolsonburg
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Lisa VanderLoo
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Greg Williamson
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Wayne Wu

COMMITTEE/TASK FORCE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
International Task Force
For developing a library of global and cultural resources to assist REALTORS in gaining the practical knowledge and skills necessary to market West Michigan properties to a diverse set of buyers.

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Ingrid Nelson, Co-Chair
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Michael Bass, Co-Chair
Greenridge Realty (Summit)
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Brenda Bolin
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Karen Jason-Gill
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Joe Jovanovic
Greenridge Realty (Summit)

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Jodi Rogers
DFCU Financial
Rick Savino
Berkshire Hathaway (Main)
Terry Westbrook
Westbrook Realty
Bruce Bylsma
Director Liasion
Bylsma, Bruce, Broker

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.


Cathy Sherman Bittrick
RE/MAX SunQuest Realty
Dan Stegman
Midwest Prop of Michigan(Main)
Ken Visser
Visser Appraisals, Ltd.

2014 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.
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Jerry Hallmark