REALTOR^® of the Year Award

2006 REALTOR® of the Year, Billy Donnel Office Address Re/Max Silver Advantage 313 14th Street/PO  Box 1477 Silver City, NM 88061 505-538-3847 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 505-538-0404 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 505-538-3847 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:

2005 Patrick Conlin

2004 Pat Fell    

2003 Jerry Thomas and Patrick Conlin

2002 Debbie Rogers

2001 Debbie Rogers

2000 Ian Benge

1999 Laura Stiles

1998 Pat Fell

1997 Barbara Choate