Congratulations 2024 Good Neighbor Award Winners

New Jersey Realtors® awarded three incredible Realtor® volunteers, Rebecca Miller Pringle, Maria “Mia” ForsbergVillon, and Antonio Osso with the 2024 NJ Realtors® Good Neighbor Awards at the Triple Play Realtor® Convention & Trade Expo.

The Good Neighbor Award recognizes Realtors® who have made an extraordinary commitment to community service on the local, national and/or global level. Candidates are judged based on their contribution, the impact of their work, and their leadership skills. Winners receive a grant of $2,500 for first place, $1,500 for second place, and $1,000 for third place for a charity organization in their name.

Rebecca Miller Pringle—First Place

$2,500 for Homes for Veterans

Rebecca Miller Pringle is a decorated Desert Storm Era Army Veteran who has earned several awards and medals for her work both in the military and out.

She made history by becoming the first woman to hold a commander’s position for post 2648, North Bergen Veterans of Foreign Wars. Currently, she is the Senior Vice Commander for post 5561, Bogota VFW.

Rebecca is a board member of the Foundation for Sustainable Housing whose mission is to identify, rebuild, and maintain current veteran facilities across the country.

In her spare time, she gives back to the community with fundraisers for organizations such as Make-A-Wish, VFW, and the Bayonne Military Museum.

Recently, she became a certified State 4-H shooting sports Level 1 rifle instructor and hopes to start an air rifle shooting club in Bergen County to teach children the importance of safety, responsible use, and principles of firearms.

Rebecca says, “Who knows, maybe one day the club will reach the Olympics.”

Maria “Mia” Forsberg-Villon—Second Place

$1,500 for Baby Bundle Inc.

Mia is a Realtor® Sales Associate with nearly 20 years of experience serving Northern NJ, specializing in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties. She holds the C2EX endorsement, CIPS designation, and AHWD certification, showcasing her global expertise and ability to navigate diverse markets. Originally from Finland, she is a fluent speaker of five languages (English, Spanish, French, Finnish, and Swedish), Mia leverages her international background to serve clients with a unique perspective.

Dedicated to community service, Mia is a proud member of the MidBergen Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Society member, and founder of Baby Bundle Inc., a nonprofit supporting local families. Recognized with numerous awards for her civic and professional contributions, she is also a RPAC Major Investor Sterling “R”.

She is the founder and executive director of her own nonprofit, Baby Bundle, Inc., providing maternity packages to families in need in her local communities.

Antonio Osso—Third Place

$1,000 for JL Bundles/JL Gives

Antonio “Tony” Osso is a dedicated real estate professional with Keller Williams Town Life in Tenafly, NJ, serving clients since 2016. Known for his unwavering commitment to his clients, Tony brings the same dedication to his community through his non-profit organization, JL Blessings LLC. Founded with the goal of addressing the immediate needs of the less fortunate, JL Blessings or Just Love Blessings empowers individuals to build better futures by providing essential support, education, and resources.

Tony’s leadership has turned JL Blessings into a beacon of hope in NYC, NY, and NJ, particularly through its annual backpack initiative, “The Vision.”

What began as a small effort has grown into a vital program, providing thousands of backpacks filled with snacks, hygiene products, non-perishable food, clothes, blankets, and handwritten notes of encouragement. In its first year, JL Blessings distributed 123 backpacks, and since then, the initiative has expanded by 268%, reaching a total of 9,042 backpacks valued at over $600,000.

Through strategic partnerships with organizations like Keller Williams Town Life, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, sororities, and local schools, Tony has inspired a culture of generosity and unity.