Nominations Close October 14, 2026
The RLCAR REALTOR® of the Year Award recognizes a REALTOR® member whose service, leadership, professionalism, and community involvement reflect the highest ideals of the REALTOR® organization.
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The 2026 REALTOR® of the Year will be announced at the RLCAR Annual Celebration on November 9, 2026.
REALTOR® Spirit
High principles, faithfulness to laws and regulations, and adherence to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.
Civic Activity
Participation in civic and community organizations and activities.
Business Accomplishments
Professional achievement, service to clients, innovation, and recognized business accomplishments.
Local Association Activity
Committee service, leadership, programs, education, events, and other contributions to RLCAR.
State Association Activity
Participation and service through the New Mexico Association of REALTORS®.
National Association Activity
Participation in NAR programs, institutes, societies, councils, committees, or other national REALTOR® activities.
Celebrating Our Past
REALTOR® of the Year Recipients
2025
Kelly Foster
2019
Troy Briggs
2014
Keli Cox
2010
L. Tom Rheingans
2000
J. Scott Miller
1993
James Paxton
1989
Darlene Hart
1983
Tommy Perteet
1976
Bill Seelbach
2023
Leroy Smith
2018
Mary Austin
2013
James Russ
2009
Eddy Gibson
1998
Rose Peebles
1992
Bill Pippin
1988
Glen Crane
1982
Wayne Witlock
1962
Dan Swearingin
2022
Sean Simpson
2017
Angie Olivas
2012
Rhonda Albers
2007
Harvey Foster
1997
Linda Long
1991
Cindy Lynch
1987
Barbara DiPaolo
1981
J.T. Winniford
2021
Susan Frederickson
2015
Alberto Robles
2011
Mary Weaver
2005
Kathy Osborne
1996
Wayland Burk
1990
Gary Lynch
1984
Alton Lane
1977
J.T Winniford
Past Recipients of the REALTOR® of the Year Award
