Cape Fear REALTORS®
Each year, Cape Fear REALTORS® recognizes REALTOR® professionals who have reached exceptional levels in various categories.
All submissions must be completed by 5 PM on Friday, October 25, 2024. Award recipients will be announced at the Awards and Installation event on Friday, December 13, 2024.
REALTOR® of the Year
This annual award is given to honor those REALTORS® who have provided outstanding service to CFR, their profession, the State and National Associations, and their community.
Who Qualifies: Any CFR REALTOR® member excluding the current year CFR President and Immediate Past President.
Submit Nomination
Recent Winner: 2023 Eric Knight
Previous Winners
2022 Bob Bates
2021 Gloria Green
2020 Tom Gale
2019 Lynn Harris
2018 Tony Harrington
2017 Don Harris
2016 Sherri Pickard
2015 Jody Wainio
2014 Neal Johnson
2013 Ashley Garner
2012 Deb Hays
2011 Mary Martin
2010 April McDavid
2009 Susan Lacy
2008 Jonathan Barfield
Sally Noffsinger Scholarship Award
Annual award up to $250 toward G.R.I., or any NAR, or NC REALTORS®- sponsored advanced course.
Who Qualifies: Any CFR REALTOR® member active for a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years at the time of application.
Submit Nomination
Recent Winner: 2023 Julio Fuentes
Previous Winners
2022 Erin Waller
2021 Clayton Hamerski - Click here for the presentation
2020 Christian Tinder
2019 Dylan Kosinski
2018 Jamie Lynn Crist
2017 Loren Baysden
2016 Kevin Donovan
2015 Karen Moran Germ
2014 Rebecca Lothe
2013 Bob Fannon
2012 Nicole Valentine
2010 Kraig Marquis
2009 Carla Lewis
2008 Ashley Garner
2007 Bobby Jean Harvey
Affiliate Member of the Year
This award honors an Affiliate member who has made outstanding efforts on behalf of the Association and the real estate profession.
Who Qualifies: Affiliate Member or REALTOR® members who have made outstanding efforts on behalf of the Association and the real estate profession. The Affiliate Committee is encouraged to provide input to the Award Committee on nominees.
Recent Winner: 2023 Alyson Smist, 2-10 Home Buyer's Warranty
Previous Winners
2022 Alyson Smist
2021 Wendy McCoy - Click here for the presentation
2020 Bill Scott
2019 Bill Scott
2018 Mariah Chamberlin
2017 Bill Scott
2016 Lisa Mesler
2015 Chris Huff
2014 Melanie Orlando
2013 Bonnie Jean Davies
2012 Lisa Mesler
2011 Crystal Fray
2010 J.D. Terry
2009 Gail West
2008 David Flory
Cathy Clark EDUCATIONAL Award
Annual scholarship award in the amount of $250 to be used toward any CFR designation or broker courses and/or technology training. NOTE: Staff will pay the monies to the recipient of the Award through the Association member portal as an education credit.
Who Qualifies: Any REALTOR®member qualifies for this scholarship. Nominee must be a CFR Broker, (Provisional Brokers are not eligible) Nominee must have attended at least one sponsored seminar beyond required Licensing Courses, Continuing Education and/or Networking Events.
Submit Nomination
Recent Winner: 2023 Sarah Kober
Previous Winners
2022 Kelly Campbell
2021 Brittany Allen - Click here for the presentation
2020 CB Johnson
2019 Ariana Jo
2018 Jennifer Terflinger
2017 Gloria Green
2016 Neal Johnson
2015 Laurie Smith
2014 Jimmy Hopkins
2012 Jane Dodd
2011 David Eggleston Jr.
2010 Kasey Valente
2009 Ashley Garner
2008 Jody Wainio
Hall of Fame Award
This award honors outstanding lifetime contributions by individuals within our profession who have contributed consistent outstanding service in the areas of development, environment, government, and/or leadership that have had an enduring effect on the real estate profession. NOTE: The award recipient receives waived CFR Annual Dues for the year following receipt of the award.
Who Qualifies: The nominee must be a CFR member (REALTOR®, Affiliate Member, etc.) or be a former CFR member retired from the real estate profession.
Submit Nomination
Recent Winner: 2023 Faye Brock
Previous Winners
2022 Mary Ann Euverard & Cynthia Strickland
2021 Lynn Harris
2020 Deb Hayes & Tim Milam
2019 Bob Bryant
2018 Jody Wainio
2017 Ned Barclay
2016 Harold Parker
2015 Patrice Willetts
2014 Tom Spencer
2013 Danny Brock
2012 John Pierson
2011 Phillip Galloway
2010 Jim Wallace
2009 Linda Coite
2008 Bob McKoy
Paul Sullins’ Community Service Award
This award is given to a REALTOR® who deserves recognition due to their contributions to the betterment of their communities through outstanding public service. CFR will make a $1,000 donation to nonprofit of recipient’s choosing. Nonprofit should also be featured in Broker Briefing.
Who Qualifies: All CFR REALTOR® members, except the current CFR Officers, are eligible for the award. Previous winners are not eligible. The award will not be awarded posthumously.
Submit Nomination
Recent Winner: 2023 Jeff Hovis
Previous Winners
2022 Michelle Clark
2021 Linda Brett-Kell - Click here for the presentation
2020 Brittany Allen
2019 Chris Spivey
2018 Karen Dreshel
2017 Tim Milam
2016 Clare Kiley
2015 Becky Brown
2014 Bobby Jean Harvey
2013 Betsy Leonard
2012 Bob McKoy
2011 Deb Hays
2010 Jimmy Hopkins
2009 Melisa Gallison
Salesperson of the Year (Retired Award)
Previous Winners
2021 Stephanie Lanier - Click here for the presentation
2020 Shane Register
2019 Keith Beatty
2018 Gail Bailey
2017 Tom Gale
2016 Alicia Devereaux
2015 Nicole Valentine
2014 Joyce Barnwell
2013 Bobby Brandon
2012 Jimmy Hopkins
2011 Clinton Howlett Jr.
2010 Michelle Clark
2009 Don Harris
2008 Vance Young