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West Michigan Lakeshore Association of REALTORS®

West Michigan Lakeshore Association of REALTORS®

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Awards

Formed as the result of a merger in January 2000, the association comprises a geographical area that once was the territory of three former REALTOR associations – specifically – the Holland, North Ottawa and Muskegon Association of REALTORS.

Simply stated, WMLAR is a trade organization providing services to its members, who then deal directly with the public. The Mission Statement states we are “A Lakeshore Association dedicated to the growth of real estate professionals and the future of their communities.”

Through the years, the following individuals and organizations have contributed to the highly reputable resource the West Michigan Lakeshore Association of REALTORS® has become. Today and always, we thank them for their service and dedication to WMLAR and the real estate industry.

Congratulations to 2022 Distinguished Service Award Recipients: Dave Ten Cate and Linda Crouse as presented by Mark Oegema and Dale Zahn. Not pictured: Linda Crouse
2022 REALTOR of the Year Recipient: Doug Klaasen as presented by Mark Oegema and Dale Zahn.
Congratulations to Amy Hendrickson and Hayley Woodworth with Michigan Mortgage on earning the West Michigan Lakeshore Association of REALTORS 2022 Affiliate of the Year Award!

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Not every REALTOR can or even wants to participate at all levels such as State and National, yet they do much for the betterment of the local association and for their community.

2000 Ken Bordua, Gordon Naumoff, Jeff Young

2001 Lucille Bulthouse, Beth Foley, John Smith

2002 Mark Gleason

2003 Don Carlston, Marilyn Tebelak

2004 Becky Hosley

2005 Sharon Johnson

2006 Hazel Churchley, Drew Deters

2007 Joyce Clegg

2008 Nancy Bierenga

2009 Loraine Griffin

2010 Craig Heuvelman, August Overway

2011 Cheryl Palmer-Subka, Michelle Teitsma

2012/2013 Rob Buelow

2014 Martha Thomas

2015 Heather Davis, Mary Teitsma

2016 Melissa Heyer

2017 Doug Klaasen

2018 Judi Henshaw

2019 Dan Hendrick

2020 Cinda Cogswell

2021 Wendy Ryder, Dave Ruwe

2022 Linda Crouse, Dave Ten Cate

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

This is a very special recognition and may not be presented every year. Nominee(s) should meet the following criteria:

Minimum 15 years as a REALTOR®; Should have served on a Board of Directors; Supporter and contributor to RPAC; Must show some level of non-real estate community involvement; and Served at least 10 times on a committee or task force, preferably as a Chairperson.

2000    Bob Hendrick

2001    Gordon Naumoff

2002    Jack Bouman

2003    Charlotte Remwolt

2004    Jack DeRoo

2005 Jill Brown

2006 Mary Teitsma

2007 Marilyn Tebelak

2008    Bernard Tassin

2009    Richard Anderson

2010    Tom Speet

2011 Graham Duryee

2012/2013    Don Carlston

2014    Sharon Johnson

2015    Ciggzree Morris

2016    Beth Foley

2017    Drew Deters

2018    Loraine Griffin

2019    Joyce Clegg

2020    Michelle Teitsma

2021    Doug Klaasen

2022 Kathi Gabrielse

REALTOR® OF THE YEAR

Recognizes service and dedication to the real estate industry at as many levels as possible (Local, State, National), as well as the community in general. The service to the industry may be for a specific year or for service over a period of years. Not to be confused with a Past President’s recognition, this award may go to an Immediate Past President only when the circumstances and qualifications are overwhelmingly exemplary. Consideration should be given to those currently on or have previously served on the Board of Directors.

2000 Beth Foley

2001 Graham Duryee

2002 Jeff Young

2003 Mark Gleason

2004 Tom Speet

2005 Ken Bordua

2006 Sharon Johnson

2007 Becky Hosley

2008 Linda Crouse

2009 Dan Hendrick

2010 Drew Deters

2011 Kathi Hazard

2012 Loraine Griffin

2013 Nancy Bierenga

2014 Gordon Naumoff

2015 Chris Peel

2016 Mary Teitsma

2017 Beth Foley

2018 Michelle Teitsma

2019 Dave Ruwe

2020 Stacey Ruwe

2021 Mark Oegema

2022 Doug Klaasen

AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR

This recognition is provided to an Affiliate(s) member who has excelled in service to the local real estate trade association in a specific year or over a period of years.

2000 Neal Lipscomb, Kevin Newton

2001 Colleen Pulsifer

2002 Susan Kane, Sandy Morritt

2003 Rosemary Lambert, Barry Neal

2004 Alpha Mansaray

2005 Deana DeLong

2006 Michael Yates

2007 Lighthouse Title

2008 Laurie Cordes, Lisa DeLass

2009 Jim Van Heule

2010 Steve Null, Renee’ Nyblade

2011 Kerri Woolverton

2012/ 2013 Scott Hendges

2014 Melisa Miller

2015 Tracy Bremmer

2016 Lisa Gonzalez

2017 David Clark

2018 Jan Frazier

2019 Steve Bensinger

2020 Christina Rumsey

2021 Demera Platt

2022 Amy Hendrickson/Hayley Woodworth

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