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Awards

SMDRA is proud to honor many outstanding individuals and offices for their dedication to the real estate industry and their support of the REALTOR® brand.

the
Affiliate of the Year
Award
The Affiliate of the Year award recognizes one individual who has contributed outstanding service and commitment to the association through regular attendance and participation in SMDRA committees and activities.
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KELLI NESBITT
2024 SMDRA Affiliate of the Year

the
Distinguished Service
Awards
Distinguished Service Awards are determined by the Outgoing Chairman and given to approximately 1-3 individuals each year to personally thank them for outstanding service over the course of the Chairman’s term.
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AARON RAVDIN, ERIQUECA SANDERS, MARK RIELLY
2024 Distinguished Service Awards

Protecting Our Future
in Loving Memory of Oliver Frascona
Oliver Frascona was SMDRA’s legal counsel, and friend and mentor to many, and is dearly missed by all who knew him. His REALTOR® spirit lives on through this award, and through the memory of all who knew him. This award is given once a year at the Diamond Circle Awards, to only one special individual who embodies Oliver’s spirit and fierce dedication to the future of the REALTOR® brand and community.
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SUNNY BANKA
2023 Oliver Frascona Award

SMDRA Lifetime Achievement
Awards
To recognize and pay tribute to an outstanding REALTOR® and/or Affiliate for their significant and ongoing contribution to the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association and their community. This is a very special award to primarily recognize longevity of service to SMDRA along with notable REALTOR® and/or Affiliate spirit and business accomplishment. The award shall be made each year at the Annual Inaugural. The award does not have to be given each year unless there is a very worthy candidate.
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ROB KNEPSHIELD
2024 Affiliate Lifetime
Achievement Award

STEW MEAGHER
2024 REALTOR Lifetime
Achievement Award

the
REALTOR® of the Year
Award
The REALTOR® of the Year award recognizes and pays tribute to a SMDRA REALTOR® who exemplifies the ideal of service to the association and the real estate community through civic activity, business achievements, and a history of association involvement.
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HOLLY DUCKWORTH
2024 SMDRA REALTOR of the Year

the
Rising Star Award
in Memory of Don B. Weist
The Rising Star Award is given to a REALTOR® who has shown outstanding service to the association and real estate community during the first five years as a REALTOR®. They must be an active SMDRA Member for at least one year, and been involved in association committees, events, and activities.
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ALEX EASTON
2024 Rising Star Award

the
RPAC All-In
Award
This award is given to offices dedicated to achieving 100% participation in RPAC Contributions, and is awarded at Inaugural.

NOVELLA LIVING
2024 RPAC ‘All In’ Award

the
Diamond Circle
Awards
Diamond Circle Top Producer awards are based solely on production volume and number of sides. For more information, please visit the Diamond Circle Awards page.