Deadline to apply is January 31, 2021 at 5:00 pm unless otherwise noted.
Applications/Forms:
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Publicity – The Springfield Board and/or applicants shall make no public announcement of these Specialty Awards using the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS® official title until the award has been received by the applicant at the Award Ceremony.
Nomination Form for Salesperson of the Year Award
Eligibility Criteria
Nominees must be in good standing of the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS®.
Nomination forms are due by January 15th, after the form is received, a formal application will be sent to the nominee for submission by January 31, 2021.
The REALTOR® who achieves the Salesperson of the Year Award is awarded a plaque to display in their home or office. The plaque is distributed at a recognition ceremony of the Board. Obtaining the Salesperson of the Year Award not only shows proficiency in the real estate profession, but also can be used to generate publicity for the REALTOR® in his/her local community.
Such publicity also serves to enhance the community’s image of the firm and the local REALTOR® Board.
The Salesperson of the Year Award Selection Committee shall make selections according to eligibility. All decisions by this Committee are final.
Kirk Hewitt Community Champion Award
Eligibility Criteria
Nominees must be in good standing of the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS®.
This award is to honor a member of the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS® who has contributed to a program that improves the livability of a local community. Those activities are not limited to real estate or housing issues and may include such things as crime prevention, youth mentoring, and homelessness prevention. The current Board president and the immediate Board past-president are not eligible for this award.
Nominees should have made a significant contribution of personal time, but contributions of money, materials, or other resources will be considered by the judges as well.
Nominees will be judged on level of personal contribution, impact of personal contribution, broadness of impact, and the project’s suitability as a role model for other members.
Some portion of the nominee’s community work must have taken place between January and December 2020, but judges will also consider ongoing efforts outside that time frame that demonstrate a depth of commitment.
The award is intended to recognize individual contributions, not company-wide efforts. However, if an individual within your company can be singled out as instrumental to the success of a group effort, he or she is eligible. If the achievements of two people (such as a married couple or co-founders of an organization) absolutely cannot be separated, they can enter as a pair and their entry will be considered as one.
Nominees should be able to document the results of their individual involvement through published reports and/or testimonials from the organization they served or the people they helped.
Consideration will be given to any applicant meeting the selection criteria.
The Kirk Hewitt Community Champion Award Selection Committee shall make selections according to eligibility. All decisions by this Committee are final.
Margaret Martin Cooperative Spirit Award
Eligibility Criteria
This award is to honor a member of the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS® who embodies the professionalism and cooperative spirit of a REALTOR®, is an educated and a responsible member of the community, and always willing to help their fellow REALTORS® succeed in their profession.
This award is to honor a REALTOR® member of the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS®. Only one nominee from each company in good standing may be submitted. The current Board president and the immediate Board past-president are not eligible for this award.
Consideration will be given to any applicant meeting the selection criteria.
The REALTOR® must be a member in good standing with the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS® when applying. Click on the Award Application above to see selection criteria for eligibility.
The Margaret Martin Cooperative Spirit Award Selection Committee shall make selections according to eligibility. All decisions by this Committee are final.
Rookie of the Year Award
Eligibility Criteria
The Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS® Rookie of the Year Award gives recognition to the individual REALTOR® who has proven their diligence by selling, leasing, and/or listing, One Million Dollars of property the first full 12 months in the business. (Licensed assistants are not eligible for this award.) Only volume processed through Flex MLS during this time period will be considered eligible.
REALTORS® must be a member in good standing with the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS® when applying and have been a member when the listings, sales or leases were closed. (Only the first full 12 months in the business will be considered.) Former licensee not eligible. CLICK HERE to see selection criteria for eligibility.
The REALTOR® who achieves the Rookie of the Year Award is awarded a plaque to display in their home or office. The plaque is distributed at a recognition ceremony of the Board. Obtaining the Rookie of the Year Award not only shows proficiency in the real estate profession, but also can be used to generate publicity for the REALTOR® in his/her local community.
Such publicity also serves to enhance the community’s image of the firm and the local REALTOR® Board.
The Rookie of the Year Award Selection Committee shall make selections according to eligibility. All decisions by this Committee are final.
Affiliate of the Year Award
Eligibility Criteria
The Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS® Affiliate of the Year Award gives recognition to the Affiliate Member who is actively involved in REALTOR® Association events, Committees, and conferences.
The person who achieves the Affiliate of the Year Award is awarded a plaque to display in their home or office. The plaque is distributed at a recognition ceremony of the Board. Obtaining the Affiliate of the Year Award not only shows proficiency in the real estate profession, but also can be used to generate publicity for the Affiliate in his/her local community.
Such publicity also serves to enhance the community’s image of the firm and the local REALTOR® Board.
Affiliate must be a current member in good standing with the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS® when applying and have been a paid Affiliate member as of December 31, 2020. Click on the Award Application above to see selection criteria for eligibility.
The Affiliate of the Year Award Selection Committee shall make selections according to eligibility. All decisions by this Committee are final.
Application Form for GSBOR Honor Society
Eligibility Criteria
Nominees must be in good standing of the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS®.
The primary purpose of the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS® Honor Society is to recognize and reward high professional achievement of members who seek excellence through education and who voluntarily contribute their time and skills to Board and Association leadership. The people who bring credit to the real estate industry in our area deserve the special recognition of their peers. The GSBOR Honor Society is designed to bring them that recognition.
The Honor Society program is designed for both new REALTORS® and REALTOR ASSOCIATES®, and for those who have held membership for many years. Very little recognition is given for past achievement, since the basic concept is to award active qualification points for professional education and for REALTOR® activity that ultimately results in better service to clients and customers.
The qualification period is from January 1st to December 31st of the year immediately preceding your application. Applications are only accepted in the month of January each year–no exceptions. Honor Society membership is not a one-time qualification. Yearly qualification is required in order to encourage continuing activity and involvement. A minimum of 100 points per year is needed in order to qualify or maintain membership. After ten years of qualifying membership, you will be awarded a Lifetime Membership status. Your ten years do NOT have to be consecutive. An application form is on the following page. It lists, in detail, the point breakdown by category. The Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS® may, at its discretion, require complete documentation of a member’s participation by requesting letters from your DR or Managing Broker, or the Board/Association leadership to verify qualification. Please complete the form, total your points, and return it to the Board office.
INDIVIDUAL BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD AND PLATINUM MEDAL
Rules and Regulations
*NOTE: There will not be applications for VOLUME AWARDS this year.
The Total Volume for 2020 will be submitted to GSBOR by the Brokers. If you have any questions about this, please contact your broker.
*Only the Individual and Team Volume Qualifiers who are in attendance or request a certificate prior to April 28th will receive a printed certificate this year. All New Life Awardees will receive a plaque.
Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS® Award of Excellence Medal gives recognition to REALTORS® who have proven their diligence by selling, leasing, and/or listing, (Bronze-$2 Million/20 Sides, Silver-$4 Million/40 Sides, Gold-$8 Million/60 Sides, and/or Platinum-$12 Million/80 Sides) of property closed during the previous calendar year. Only volume processed during the calendar year 2020 and submitted by Brokers will be considered eligible.
REALTORS® who achieve Medal status are awarded certificates the following year to display in their home or office. These are to be distributed at a recognition ceremony of the local Board.
Obtaining a Medal award not only shows proficiency in the real estate profession, but also can be used to generate publicity for the REALTOR® in his/her local community.
Such publicity also serves to enhance the community’s image of the firm and the local REALTOR® Board.
The REALTOR® must be a member in good standing with the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS® when making application and have been a member when the listings, sales, or leases were closed. *The names of individuals qualifying for each level will be sent to GSBOR by their brokers. Each broker must notify the Board of all agents wishing to receive an award in writing by January 31st, 2021 at 5:00 pm.
Eligibility Criteria
REALTORS® must be a member in good standing with the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS® when making application, and have been a member when the listings, sales, or leases were closed.
Definition of an INDIVIDUAL: An Individual is one person who has achieved their volume without another producing member.
- When a REALTOR® sells a property, the credit is for the actual price of the property. (If shared, see #4.)
- When a REALTOR® lists a property and the property is sold, the listing person receives credit for the actual sale price. (If shared, see #4.)
- When a REALTOR® both list and sell a property, full credit is given for each function.
- When two or more REALTORS® list or sell a property on a shared basis, the actual dollar sales price shall be divided equally between the associate This applies to both in-office and inter-office transactions.
- Leases will be counted as a sale in the amount of the total lease payment; volume credited in the same ratio as commission received. (Example: For a three-year lease where the commission is received in one lump sum, applicant can take total lease credit during one yea If the commission is paid one- third each year, applicant can only take one-third credit for the lease on his application.) Lease Option/Lease Purchases are not counted until closed.
- Listings, sales and leases can be residential, commercial, industrial, farm, and mobile homes as part of a deed conveyance, or any type of real property. No sales, other than real estate contract sales price can be applied to Platinum Medal membership.
- Outgoing referrals are not included.
- Upon request, contracts, closing statements and/or leases must be supplied for verification.
TEAM BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD and/or PLATINUM MEDAL
Rules & Regulations
*NOTE: There will not be applications for VOLUME AWARDS this year.
The Total Volume for 2020 will be submitted to GSBOR by the Brokers. If you have any questions about this, please contact your broker.
*Only the Individual and Team Volume Qualifiers in attendance will receive a certificate this year. All New Life Awardees will receive a plaque.
The Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS® Award of Excellence Medals give recognition to REALTORS® who have proven their diligence by selling, leasing, and/or listing, (Bronze-$5 Million/40 Sides, Silver-$10 Million/80 Sides, Gold-$18 Million/120 Sides, and/or Platinum-$25 Million/160 Sides) of property during the previous calendar year. Only volume processed during the calendar year 2020 and submitted by Brokers will be considered eligible.
REALTORS® who achieve Bronze, Silver, Gold and/or Platinum Medal status are awarded certificates the following year to display in their home or office.
These are to be distributed at a recognition ceremony of the local Board.
Obtaining the Medal award not only shows proficiency in the real estate profession, but also can be used to generate publicity for the REALTORS® in his/her local community.
Such publicity also serves to enhance the community’s image of the firm and the local REALTORS® Board.
Eligibility Criteria
REALTORS® must be a member in good standing with the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS® when making application and have been a member when the listings, sales, or leases were closed. *The names of teams qualifying for each level will be sent to GSBOR by their brokers. Each broker must notify the Board of all teams wishing to receive an award in writing by January 31st, 2021 at 5:00 pm.
Definition of a TEAM: REALTORS® are considered a team when the volume submitted for the award is produced by more than one member.
- When REALTORS® sell a property, the credit is for the actual price of the property. (If shared, see #4.)
- When REALTORS® list a property and the property is sold, the listing person receives credit for the actual sale price. (If shared, see #4.)
- When REALTORS® both list and sell a property, full credit is given for each function.
- When two or more REALTORS® list or sell a property on a shared basis, the actual dollar sales price shall be divided equally between the associates. This applies to both in-office and inter-office transactions unless they are defined as part of the team.
- Leases will be counted as a sale in the amount of the total lease payment; volume credited in the same ratio as commission received. (Example: For a three-year lease where the commission is received in one lump sum, applicants can take total lease credit during one year. If the commission is paid one-third each year, applicants can only take one-third credit for the lease on his application.) Lease Option/Lease Purchases are not counted until closed.
- Listings, sales and leases can be residential, commercial, industrial, farm, and mobile homes as part of a deed conveyance or any type of real property. No sales, other than real estate contract sales price can be applied to Bronze Medal membership.
- Outgoing referrals are not included.
- Upon request, contracts, closing statements and/or leases must be supplied for verification.
Life Member Medal Awards
Life members in the Medal Club can be obtained by qualifying for the same level Volume Medal for three consecutive years. If the Medal qualifier is eligible for Life Member Medals, they will be notified via email of this.
Plaques signifying Life Member in the Medal Club will be distributed through the local Board.
Once a REALTOR® has qualified for Life Member in the Medal Club, he/she will be recognized at that level as a past recipient. The Board may still accept applications for Specialty awards.
