The North Carolina REALTORS® takes great pride in honoring the best in the real estate industry each fall at its Annual Convention.
NCR APPRAISER OF THE YEAR Award
The NC REALTORS® Appraisal Committee Appraiser of the Year Award is awarded to a REALTOR® who specializes in appraisals and is recognized for their significant contributions, achievements and impact to the appraisal profession.
NCR Ben Ball Community Service Award
This program is designed to recognize REALTORS® at the local and state board levels for their continuing contributions to the betterment of their communities through outstanding public service. One recipient is selected each year, but an award does not have to be presented regardless of the number of nominations.
NCR Champion Award
Recognizes a member who has gone above and beyond to provide extraordinary service to advocate and champion the interests of NC REALTORS®, the real estate industry, and communities across North Carolina during the year.
NCR Committee Member of the Year Award
Awarded for State Association Committee Service to a member who has demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm, and originality and who has dedicated time to committee work above that usually required of a committee member.
NCR Hall of Fame Award
The prestigious NCR Hall of Fame Award was established in 1990 as a Lifetime Achievement Award to honor outstanding REALTORS® who have contributed and continue to contribute persistent, outstanding service to our profession in the areas of development, environment or government, and/or leadership which have an enduring effect upon the real estate profession. One recipient is selected each year, however an award does not have to be presented regardless of the number of nominations.
NCR Innovation & Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
Recognizes members who offer the most innovative and entrepreneurial ideas for others to borrow and use in their own success. Candidates should demonstrate the best traits of entrepreneurship, including willingness to take risks, drive, perseverance, and business creativity.
NCR REALTOR® OF THE YEAR
The NC REALTOR® of the Year award was the first of its type in the country. The award, which is presented annually at the NCR Convention, is known as the Clendenin Cup. The Clendenin Cup was donated by the late Kemp C. Clendenin, Sr., of Greensboro in honor of several late REALTOR® members of the Clendenin family. The award is now also presented in memory of Mr. Clendenin. Since its inception in 1950, every state association has adopted a similar program.
NCR Regional Service Award
The NCR Regional Service Award Program was developed to recognize those REALTORS® in each NCR Region who have contributed to and continue to serve their local Board, community and NCR. All REALTOR® members are eligible to compete for the award, except the current NCR officers. Only one award can be presented for each NCR Region, however, an award does not have to be presented regardless of the number of nominations.
NCR Rising Star Award
Recognizes a REALTOR® in each Board who has been a REALTOR® for five years or less and who has provided exemplary service to the local Board and exhibits leadership potential. Each Board selects their Rising Star winner and submits the name to NCR. Awards committee does not review the submitted winners. Local Boards should notify the Rising Star winner of their selection--the name will be published in the fall issue of the Insight magazine.