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.
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