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REALTOR®/REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® of the Year
REALTOR® of the Year – Thomas deManincor
The REALTOR® of the Year award is presented to a member of the Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS® who has held REALTOR® membership for the past 3 or more consecutive years; the candidate should demonstrate distinguished service in the promotion and advancement of the interests and the ideals of the real estate profession; the candidate must demonstrate an ongoing involvement in real estate activities exemplifying an ambassador of the association; the candidate should also be involved within the community and seeks to enhance their professionalism through educational opportunities and designations.
Last Friday night at the GRAR “Leadership and Awards Celebration of Excellence” dinner, the 2008 REALTOR® of the Year award was presented to Thomas deManincor of Realty USA.
Tom obtained his real estate license in 1979 and began his career with Century 21 Cardinal as a Sales Associate. In 1986 he obtained his broker’s license and opened Village Pride REALTORS®. Since 2003, he has worked as a Manager for Realty USA in the Webster Penfield office. He also holds a Salesperson license in the state of Florida, where he is an active Sales Associate at Realty USA/Parklane Properties in Naples, Florida.
Tom was on the GRAR Board of Directors from 2004-2007 and was a GENRIS Vice-Chair in 1996 and 1997. He has been a part of several GRAR committees over the years including the Professional Standards & Arbitration Committee in 2008. From 2006 through this year he served as the Chairman of the Bay-Empire Business Association.
His community involvement includes coaching basketball for 33 years. He is currently the Nazareth Academy Varsity High School coach and volunteers at Ronald McDonald House Fundraising events. His clients have consistently remarked about his professionalism, knowledge and friendliness over the years. Tom has been married for 31 years and has two grown children. Congratulations Tom!
REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® of the Year – Andy Burke
The REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® of the Year award is the highest award that can be obtained in this association among REALTOR-ASSOCIATES®. One must submit 25 closed MLS transactions in a 12-month period; they must have participated in Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS® & Women’s Council of REALTORS® events and activities in the past 12 months; be involved in the community; and have completed educational requirements. Along with all the other demands in a day, they still uphold the ethics and professionalism of our industry.
Last Friday night at the GRAR “Leadership and Awards Celebration of Excellence” dinner, the 2008 REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® of the Year award was presented to Andy Burke of RE/MAX Realty Group.
Andy began his real estate career in 2002. He was named Rochester’s "Rookie of the Year" in his first year in business. Since then, this RE/MAX Realty Group agent has won GRAR Sales Master or GRAR Sales Master Gold Awards. He is a member of RE/MAX International President’s Club.
Andy is a GENRIS Director and sits on the REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Board of Directors as well. His GRAR committee work includes being the Chair of the Industry Advocacy Committee. Community organizations also benefit from Andy’s participation including The Community Place of Greater Rochester, the American Lung Association of NY State and Linden Knoll, Inc. Congratulations Andy!
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