Awards Descriptions

2022 Awards Descriptions

Annually, we recognize members who have made significant contributions to our Association. All members have the opportunity to nominate and vote for their peers. Award recipients are recognized at our Annual Installation and Awards Ceremony in December.

REALTOR® of the Year Award: The REALTOR® of the Year Award is presented to a REALTOR® member who exemplifies what it means to be a REALTOR®. They have been active in our Association and our community, contributing freely of themselves and their talents. They have demonstrated a committed effort in volunteering for other related real estate organizations, exemplifying OSCAR’S mission in their service.

OSCAR REALTOR® Star of the Year Award: The OSCAR REALTOR® Star of the Year Award is given to a REALTOR® member who has demonstrated excellence in fulfilling the Association’s goals and objectives.

REALTOR® Rising Star of the Year Award: The REALTOR® Rising Star of the Year Award is given to a REALTOR® member, newly active with the Association over the past two years. This member has demonstrated commitment to our mission and contributed outstanding and abundant service within our Association.

Real Estate Office of the Year: The Real Estate Office of the Year Award recognizes a REALTOR® office that has made contributions in leadership within the Association and the community that we serve.

Humanitarian of the Year: The Humanitarian of the Year Award recognizes a REALTOR® member who has given time, energy, and resources to improve the welfare of those in need.

Global Excellence Award: The Global Excellence Award recognizes a REALTOR® member who currently holds the CIPS designation and participates, serves on, or is a member of the Global Alliance Committee.

Public Policy Award: The Public Policy Award recognizes a REALTOR® member who works effectively on our local and state public policy issues. Leadership at the national level is highly encouraged and will be taken into consideration.

Vital Industry Partner Rising Star of the Year Award: The Vital Industry Partner Rising Star of the Year Award recognizes a newly active VIP of our Association who has contributed outstanding service and volunteer time toward the success of our Association and our REALTOR® members.

Vital Industry Partner of the Year: The Vital Industry Partner of the Year Award acknowledges the contributions and commitment of a VIP who actively participated in OSCAR programs and activities, supported our association, our mission, and our REALTOR® members during this year.

Vital Industry Partner Office of the Year: The Vital Industry Partner Office of the Year Award recognizes a VIP that has contributed outstanding support to our Association.

Lifetime Achievement Award: The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an OSCAR REALTOR® member who has performed outstanding service and accomplishments spanning a career in real estate. To be eligible, an OSCAR member would have a minimum cumulative number of 20 years of service and leadership at the Osceola County Association of REALTORS®.