The Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS® (FAAR) hosted its annual Awards Banquet on April 16, 2025, at Dominion Raceway in Spotsylvania County. This event brings 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 highlight of the event was the awards presentation, co-hosted by 2025 President Lauren Tate of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. and Past President Carol Sondrini of Keller Williams Capital Properties, where numerous professionals were recognized across various categories.
FAAR would like to extend a sincere thank you to all sponsors 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.
FAAR would like to congratulate the following Award winners.
Icon Award
Anne Overington
Lando Massey Real Estate
Awarded to a REALTOR® who has made a significant contribution to the real estate profession in the locality where they work.
REALTOR® of the Year
Tamar Myers-Moffatt
Samson Companies LLC
Recognizes a member who has given exemplary service to FAAR, the Virginia Realtors®, the National Association of REALTORS®, and the local community.
Affiliate of the Year
Michael Cornwell
Patriot Septic & Waterworks
Awarded to an Affiliate member of FAAR who has provided exceptional service to FAAR, its members, and the general public.
Rookie of the Year
James Anderson
Burrell and Associates Realty
Recognizes an agent based on their first 15 months on the job from the date of licensure for motivation, knowledge, integrity, sales activity, and participation in FAAR and the community.
Manager of the Year
Gary Gardiner, Jr.
Coldwell Banker Elite
Awarded to a broker who is committed to agent education, REALTOR® achievements, business and civic accomplishments, and innovative management practices.
Good Neighbor Award
Nathaniel (Nate) Ferguson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Honors a FAAR member who gives significant contributions of time or other resources to the local community.
Spirit Award
Allison Graves
Coldwell Banker Elite
Recognizes a member who motivates others through enthusiasm for FAAR events.
REALTORS® Choice Award
Greg Williams
Innovate Real Estate
Honors an agent who makes transactions a seamless process.
Melanie Thompson Award
Tamar Myers-Moffatt
Samson Companies LLC
Recognizes leadership displayed by a REALTOR® who is making a difference to young professionals as a member of FAAR and a member of their community.
Faces of FAAR Travel Scholarship
Sheronica Thompson
Coldwell Banker Elite
Recognizes the diversity and inclusion of our membership.
Young Professionals Network Travel Scholarship
Brooke Sumners
EXP Realty
Supports future FAAR leaders through cultivating consistent agent investment in all levels of the Association.
Silver Circle Award
This award is given to those Realtor® members with 25 years of continuous membership in FAAR.
| Carla Criscuolo Coldwell Banker Elite |
Kimberly Overton Fathom Realty |
| Cynthia Hughes Johnson & Glazebrook |
Boyd Smith RE/MAX Commonwealth |
| Joyce Kerns Samson Companies LLC |
Tonya Szakelyhidi Lorac Property Management |
| C. Lynn Lenahan 1st Choice Better Homes & Land |
Sha Williams-Hinnant 1st Choice Better Homes & Land |
Professional Honor Roll
These members have made contributions to the real estate industry, FAAR, and the community.
| Amy Adams Innovate Real Estate |
C. Lynn Lenahan 1st Choice Better Homes & Land |
| James Anderson Burrell and Associates Realty |
Robin Marine Coldwell Banker Elite |
| Suzanne Brady NextHome Blue Heron Realty Group |
Brooke Miller Long & Foster Real Estate |
| Jennifer Burton Century 21 Redwood |
Tamar Myers-Moffatt Samson Companies LLC |
| Jennifer Caison Coldwell Banker Elite |
Carol Sondrini Keller Williams Capital Properties |
| Karen Carpenter Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty |
Melissa Stewart Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty |
| Drew Fristoe Coldwell Banker Elite |
Lauren “LT” Tate Long & Foster Real Estate |
| Gary Gardiner, Jr. Coldwell Banker Elite |
Anna Torres Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty |
| Amal Hall Samson Properties |
Randy Walther River Fox Realty |
| DeAnna Hamn 1st Choice Better Homes & Land |
Sha Williams-Hinnant 1st Choice Better Homes & Land |
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About the Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS®
Founded in 1957, the Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS® (FAAR) is the trade association for more than 1,700 Realtor® and affiliate members serving the City of Fredericksburg, the Counties of Caroline, King George, Orange, Spotsylvania, and Stafford, along with the Colonial Beach area of Westmoreland County. Members also work in the surrounding counties of Westmoreland, Louisa, and Prince William and in Northern Virginia. For more information about FAAR, visit www.faarmembers.com or contact Kim McClellan, Public Policy Director at kmcclellan@faarmembers.com or 540-373-7711.