(April 25, 2024) The Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS® (FAAR) hosted its annual Awards event on April 17th, 2024 at the Woolen Mill, bringing together industry leaders to honor the personal and professional achievements of its members. The event highlighted the dedication, hard work, and community impact of FAAR’s real estate professionals over the past year.
The Awards committee sends thanks to everyone who provided a nomination recognizing a deserving FAAR member.
The highlight of the night was the awards presentation, emceed by Immediate Past President Carol Sondrini, where numerous professionals were recognized across various categories. The celebration also included a silent auction benefitting RPAC that concluded just before the awards presentation. The night rounded off with dancing and networking, providing a joyful end to the festivities. 2024 FAAR President Randy Walther, closed the event with a note of thanks, appreciating the generous RPAC contributions and congratulating all the award winners.
FAAR would like to extend a sincere thank you to all sponsors and vendors who contributed to making the event a memorable occasion. Their continued support plays a crucial role in the association’s ongoing success and community involvement.
If you would like to catch a glimpse of the moments from the event, please visit FAAR’s facebook page at facebook.com/faarmembers where pictures will be posted soon.
Honors/Award Recipients
YPN Travel Scholarship
Kristi Murphy
Long and Foster
Faces of FAAR Travel Scholarship
Denise Benedetto
Samson Properties
Icon Award
Don Seay
1st Choice Better Homes and Land
REALTOR® of the YEAR
Dawn Josemans
Coldwell Banker Elite
Hall of Fame Award
Matthew Rathbun
Coldwell Banker Elite
Good Neighbor Award
Beth Pannell
1st Choice Better Homes and Land
Rookie of the Year
Sheronica Thompson
Coldwell Banker Elite
Manager of the Year
David Cropper
Cropper Homes Sales, LLC
Affiliate of the Year
Selina Bryant
Summit Funding, Inc.
Spirit Award
C. Lynn Lenahan
1st Choice Better Homes and Land
REALTORS® Choice Award
Amy Adams
Ink Homes and Lifestyle
Melanie Thompson Award
Nathaniel Ferguson
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Penfed Realty
Silver Circle Award
Christopher Calamos
Coldwell Banker Elite
Bettina Grein
Help U Sell Grein Group
Carol Holley
Lorac Property Management, Inc.
Peggy Lowe
Century 21 Coastal Lifestyles
Geraldine Ludwig
Secured Property Management
Gary Nance
Nance & Associates Realtors
Professional Honor Roll
Jennifer Burton
City Chic Real Estate
Jennifer Caison
Coldwell Banker Elite
Valerie Dellandre
Century 21 New Millennium
Deb Ellis
Coldwell Banker Elite
Abby Fitzsimmons
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Drew Fristoe
Coldwell Banker Elite
Gary Gardiner, Jr.
Coldwell Banker Elite
Allison Graves
Coldwell Banker Elite
Amal Hall
Samson Companies
DeAnna Hamn
1st Choice Better Homes and Land
Janet Holt
Holt for Homes
Lynn Lenahan
1st Choice Better Homes & Land
Robin Marine
Coldwell Banker Elite
Clay Murray
Pathway Realty
Tamar Myers-Moffatt
Samson Companies
Melissa Stewart
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Anna Torres
Long and Foster
Penny Traber
1st Choice Better Homes and Land
Sha Williams- Hinnant
1st Choice Better Homes & Land