REALTOR^® of the Year Award

2009 REALTOR® of the Year, Dawn Holladay Office Address Prudential Silver City Properties 120 E. 11th Street Silver City, NM 88061 575-538-0404 Email: dawn@prudentialsilvercity.com Each year, the Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS® recognizes a top real estate leader who has proven they are more than “just a REALTOR®”. Candidates for the local REALTOR® of the Year (ROTY) are members who have placed high professional principles, community participation, and local, state, and national association involvement at the top of their “to do” list. The 2009 REALTOR of the YEAR is Dawn Holladay.  Dawn is an Associate Broker for Prudential Silver City Properties and has worked as a real estate licensee and REALTOR since April of 2004.  She began serving on the Silver City Regional MLS Board of Directors in 2006 and has held nearly every position since, including President in 2007.  2010 will be the first year that Dawn has not served our MLS.  Dawn’s local volunteerism spirit shines through in her dedication to the Tyrone Volunteer Fire and Rescue as she serves as the EMS Coordinator, EMT Basic – responding to 911 calls, public education,  TVFD personnel education and training, Fire Fighter - responding to and assisting with fire suppression, Auxiliary - assisting with fundraising and REHAB – assisting with physical training exercises.  Dawn also received the EMT-B of the Year Award in 2009.  Dawn uses the “Golden Rule” as the bottom line in her real estate business; it’s not just a standard practice it is a way of life!  Dawn says, “of all the jobs I have had in my life, I can honestly say that I feel extremely grateful to be working at a place that I look forward to coming to each and every morning, as well as, enjoying those I work with.” For the first time the Association also awarded an Honorary ROTY award. Marilyn Ransom was chosen as an Honorary recipient of the 2009 Realtor of the Year.  Marilyn’s business motto best described her way of business, “Meeting your needs, exceeding your expectations.”  She tried to go above and beyond by demonstrating professionalism in all her transactions.  She frequently Attended association luncheons and MLS Tours and coordinated a workday for the Association and Habitat for Humanity.  Her community passions and time was given to the Grant County Habitat for Humanity,  High Desert Humane Society and raising money for cancer research as well as walking for leukemia. She has been and will continue to be missed by her Realtor community.

No award was presented in 2008.

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2007 REALTOR® of the Year, Linda Middlebrook Office Address Wagon Wheel Realty 2105 Memory Ln/PO Box 1317 Silver City, NM 88062 575-388-2692 Email: linda.wwr@live.com The members of the Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS® have overwhelmingly chosen Linda Middlebrook to be their 2007 REALTOR® of the Year! Licensed since 1987 Linda has served the Association in many positions. Since 1996 she has served on the Board of Directors in several positions most notably as Secretary for the past eight years. She has collected the money at the monthly luncheons for the past six years. Linda was instrumental in getting the local scholarship committee in place and has served as its Chair for the past six years. Association Executive Kim Clark states, "Linda has always gone above and beyond when called upon by the Association. She is a shining star amongst the REALTOR® membership." In her spare time Linda is involved in several bowling leagues.

2006 REALTOR® of the Year, Billy Donnel Office Address Re/Max Silver Advantage 313 14th Street/PO  Box 1477 Silver City, NM 88061 575-538-3847 Email: billydonnel@remax.net Billy Donnel of Re/Max has been honored by the Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS® as the 2006 REALTOR of the Year.  This prestigious award is presented to a member who has demonstrated outstanding achievements in real estate both professionally and through community service.    A longtime Grant County resident, Billy has consistently been rated among the top producing REALTORS® in Silver City by the Association of REALTORS®.  Billy has been the number one Agent in Land/Commercial sales for RE/MAX in New Mexico for 2002, 2003, 2004, & 2005.  He has served as the 2006 President of the Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS®, on the Multiple Listing Service Board, as the Association liaison to the Grant County Commissioners and Silver City Town Council, on the Board Presidents Council for the REALTORS® Association of New Mexico, the Mentor program for youth as well as church activities. Billy states, "I believe that it is our duty as REALTORS® to present the best image that we can, or I can, to the public and others and to be honest and up standing. My hope is that I have done that." “We congratulate Billy, he has demonstrated throughout his career the REALTOR® spirit by giving freely of himself to our organization, the industry, and the community,” said Kim Clark, Association Executive of the Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS®. The “REALTOR® of the Year” award is the highest honor the Silver City Association of REALTORS® bestows upon a member.  Candidates are reviewed by an independent panel of real estate professionals. Applicants are judged on Association activity, civic and community activity, professional conduct and outstanding contribution to the profession.

2005 REALTOR® of the Year, Patrick Conlin Office Address Prudential Silver City Properties 120 E. 11th Street Silver City, NM 88061 575-538-0404 Email: patrick@patrickconlin.com Patrick Conlin of Prudential Silver City Properties has been honored by the Silver City Regional Association of Realtors® as the 2005 Realtor of the Year.  This prestigious award is presented to a member who has demonstrated outstanding achievements in real estate both professionally and through community service.  Patrick was previously named Co-Realtor of the Year in 2003.   Patrick has consistently been rated among the top producing agents in Silver City and New Mexico .  He has served as Past President of the Silver City Regional Multiple Listing Service, 2005 President of the Silver City/Grant County Chamber of Commerce and served on the Mimbres Region Arts Council.  At the state level Patrick has served on the Realtors Association of New Mexico Strategic Planning Committee. With everything that is on his plate, Patrick still managed to have time to start his own company in August of 2005, Prudential Silver City Properties, with much success. “We congratulate Patrick on receiving this honor and are proud of his accomplishments and dedication to the real estate profession and the local community,” said Kim Clark, Association Executive of the Silver City Regional Association of Realtors. The “REALTOR of the Year” award is the highest honor the Silver City Association of REALTORS bestows upon a member.  Candidates are reviewed by an independent panel of real estate professionals. Applicants are judged on Association activity, civic and community activity, professional conduct and outstanding contribution to the profession.

2004 REALTOR® of the Year, Pat Fell Office Address Re/Max Silver Advantage 313 14th Street/PO  Box 1477 Silver City, NM 88061 575-538-3847 Email: pfell@remax.net Pat Fell of Re/Max Silver Advantage has been chosen the 2004 Silver City Regional Association of Realtor® of the Year.  Nominated and chosen by her peers, the ROTY award is given annually to the member who has shown outstanding leadership, commitment, and skill in the real estate industry.  Pat was previously named Realtor of the Year in 1998.  “Pat is one of the outstanding Realtors who not only does her job but goes the extra mile.  She is highly respected at the local level and at the state level having been chosen for the first ever Leadership RANM program.  We are extremely proud of Pat.” stated 2004 Silver City Regional Association of Realtors President, Georgia Bearup . Pat received her real estate license in 1987 and began working at Neal Real Estate and is now an Associate broker and co-manager of Re/Max Silver Advantage.  Pat has filled numerous positions throughout the Silver City Regional Association of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service.  She has served as President of Both Boards, has chaired various committees and is currently serving as a Director on the Association Board.    At the state level, Pat is a past Director of the Realtor Association of New Mexico for two consecutive terms.  She currently Chairs the Forms Committee, serves on the Professional Standards Committee and is a member of the 2005 Leadership RANM program.  In 2004 Pat received the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation.  " Pat Fell is truly deserving of this award.  She exemplifies REALTOR values and has devoted countless hours toward the betterment of the industry." stated Realtor Association of New Mexico Executive Vice President, Peggy Comeau.   Apart from the Realtor organization, Pat has served in several positions on the Southwestern Advocates 4 Kids Board and is currently filling her second term as the President. By contributing time and willingness to serve, each member can make a difference and have the opportunity to be recognized by their peers as the "REALTOR® OF THE YEAR."  Applicants are ju dg ed on contributions to the industry, outstanding qualities, and any additional factors that set the individual apart in the award year.

Past Recipients:

2003 Jerry Thomas and Patrick Conlin

2002 Debbie Rogers

2001 Debbie Rogers

2000 Ian Benge

1999 Laura Stiles

1998 Pat Fell

1997 Barbara Choate