MetroTex Awards
Recognizing Real Estate Rockstars
Each year MetroTex honors members who have done award-winning work in Real Estate. Applications are accepted through October 15, 2024 and winners are honored at the Annual MetroTex Gala on December 4, 2024, at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas.
Salesperson of the Year
This award recognizes a residential salesperson who exemplifies the highest qualities of the real estate profession. The award is given each year in honor of Lois Hair Bernays.
Criteria:
- Must be a producing agent
- Service to MetroTex during 2024
- A holistic look at:
- Real estate production
- Civic activity
- Contributions to the real estate industry
Broker/Manager/Executive of the Year
This award recognizes a REALTOR® member who is a manger, broker, corporate executive, or owner and has demonstrated outstanding service to the real estate profession, the community, and particularly to the association. This award is given annually in honor of Colonel William E. Easterwood.
Criteria:
- Active REALTOR® membership with MetroTex
- Service to MetroTex in 2024
- A holistic look at:
- Nominee’s office production
- Civic activity
- Contributions to the real estate industry
Affiliate of the Year
The Affiliate of the Year award recognizes an affiliate member who has demonstrated outstanding service to the real estate profession, the community, and particularly MetroTex. The award is given annually in honor of David Fair.
Criteria:
- Active affiliate membership with MetroTex
- Service to MetroTex in the 2024
- A holistic look at:
- Activity at the local, state, or national level of the REALTOR® association
- Service to the real estate industry
- Civic or community service
Community Service Award
This award recognizes an individual who has made a significant impact to the community through their efforts with a program that improves the livability of a community. This person is suitable as a role model for all real estate professionals. The award is given each year in honor of Ebby Halliday.
Criteria:
- Contributions of the individual
- Some portion of community work took place in 2024
- A holistic look at:
- Donations of time, money, and material goods
- Impact to the community
Vanguard Award
This award recognizes REALTOR® members for outstanding efforts in a business area outside residential real estate (commercial, global, property management, etc.) brokerage, representing excellence in both real estate practice and contribution to the community. The award may be given to up to three recipients annually.
Criteria:
- A holistic look at:
- Business accomplishments
- Engagement at the local, state, and national association
- Contributions to the industry at large
- Activity in the community
Bridge Builder Award
The MetroTex Bridge Builder Award celebrates an outstanding leader from another association, including other REALTOR® associations, multicultural affinity organization, or community partners, who have made significant contributions to MetroTex and the real estate industry. This Award, new in 2024, honors an individual who exemplifies the spirit of collaboration, fostering diversity, and enhancing the impact of real estate professionals across all communities.
Criteria:
- A holistic look at:
- Advancing industry standards
- Strengthening multicultural engagement
- Improving the real estate profession through leadership, creativity, and dedication to service
MetroTex REALTOR® of the Year
This award is the highest honor the association can bestow on one of its members. The award recognizes an individual REALTOR® who, regardless of their area of business, has made the greatest impact on MetroTex or the REALTOR® community throughout the year. The award is given each year in honor of Virginia Cook.
Criteria:
- Must be an active REALTOR® member of MetroTex
- Service to MetroTex during 2024
- A holistic and historic look at:
- Association service at the local, state, and national levels
- Civic activity or community engagement
How to Apply
Applications are accepted on this page each year through October 15th. Winners will be announced at MetroTex’s Annual Gala on December 4, 2024.