Awards and Scholarship
Members receive special recognition for achievements and contributions.
Do you know a REALTOR® (or an Affiliate Member for Affiliate of the Year) who should receive special recognition for achievements and contributions?
Someone who stands out in performance, professionalism, dedication, and service to the Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors® (FAAR), their company, clients, customers, and the community?
This nominee may be someone in your own office or an associate you know from another company.
View the awards descriptions and forms below and recognize excellence today!
Who won last?
Click here for the list of most recent award winners!
Professional Honor Roll
To qualify for the PHR, members have made contributions to the real estate industry, FAAR, and the community. Points are assigned in the following categories: Association Activities, Networking Events, Educational Activities, VAR & NAR Designations and Councils, Service/Civic Activity and Real Estate Production.
Please complete as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For clarification or confirmation of data, please contact FAAR.
View the Professional Honor Roll online application form here
REALTOR® of the Year Award
This award recognizes a member who has given exemplary service to FAAR, Virginia REALTORS®, National Association of REALTORS®, and to the community. The honoree is dedicated to professionalism and has gone beyond what is expected of a REALTOR®. Awardee’s name/application will be submitted to the state for consideration at the state level.
Please complete as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For clarification or confirmation of data, please contact FAAR.
View the REALTOR® of the Year Award online nomination form here
Rookie of the Year Award
Nominated by the Brokerage, this award recognizes an agent based on the first 15 months from the date of licensure. Agent is motivated, knowledgeable, exhibits integrity, participates in FAAR and community activities, and has had notable success in sales.
Please complete as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For clarification or confirmation of data, please contact FAAR.
View the Rookie Salesperson of the Year online nomination form here
Manager of the Year
This award goes to a Broker/Manager who is committed to agent education, REALTOR® achievements, business and civic accomplishments, and innovative management practices.
Please complete as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For clarification or confirmation of data, please contact FAAR.
View the Manager of the Year online nomination form here
Realtors® Choice
Who knocks it out of the park during a transaction? This award honors an agent who makes transactions a seamless process. The recipient processes documents quickly, returns communications in a timely manner, possesses a positive attitude, negotiates competently, displays a professional demeanor, and delivers on promises. The nominator and nominee should not be from the same office.
Please complete as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For clarification or confirmation of data, please contact FAAR.
View the REALTORS® Choice online nomination form here
Melanie Thompson Award
This award is designed to recognize leadership by a young Realtor® or an affiliate professional that is making a difference as a member or an affiliate of the Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtor® and in their community. Young is defined as being new (under 7 years) in the real estate profession or Affiliate profession.
View the Melanie Thompson Award online nomination form here
Icon Award
Awarded to a REALTOR® who has made a significant mark on the profession of real estate in the locality where he or she works. The Nominee’s name is recognizable to the community at large and is synonymous with exemplary ethical behavior and knowledgeable and compassionate service to clients and customers. The individual is highly respected by the REALTOR® community. The Nominee is generous with his or her time supporting community organizations, projects, and programs. Must have at least twenty years in the business.
Please complete as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For clarification or confirmation of data, please contact FAAR.
View the Icon Award online nomination form here
The Spirit Award
This award recognizes a member who motivates others through enthusiasm for FAAR events. The recipient may serve on a committee, or they answer the call for help. The recipient is reliable and shows up. They encourage members to get involved in events. Recipient can be a person who takes on tasks such as transporting items to events or contributes to the set-up, tear down, and clean up without fanfare.
Please complete as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For clarification or confirmation of data, please contact FAAR.
View the Spirit Award online nomination form here
Affiliate of the Year Award
This award goes to an Affiliate member of FAAR who has provided exceptional service to FAAR, its members, and the general public. This person exhibits dedication to the real estate profession, shows a high degree of Association participation, and significant activity in civic/community service.
Please complete as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For clarification or confirmation of data, please contact FAAR.
View the Affiliate of the Year online nomination form here
Good Neighbor Award
This award honors a FAAR member who gives a significant contribution of time or other resources to the local community. The efforts do not have to be real estate related. Award is based on the level of personal contributions (time included), broadness of impact, and the effort’s suitability as a role model for other association members. FAAR will assist the awardee in submitting to the state for consideration for the Virginia REALTORS® Good Neighbor Award.
Please complete as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For clarification or confirmation of data, please contact FAAR.
View the Good Neighbor Award online nomination form here
Hall of Fame Award
Given to a member with more than twenty years in the business. This award recognizes a member who has given exemplary service to FAAR, Virginia REALTORS®, National Association of REALTORS®, and to the community. The honoree is dedicated to professionalism and has gone beyond what is expected of a REALTOR®. The Board of Directors or Awards Committee may also nominate a member for this award.
View the Hall of Fame online nomination form here
Silver Circle
Automatically awarded to those Realtor® members after 25 years of continuous membership in FAAR.
Realtor® Emeritus
Awarded to Realtor® members after 40 years of continuous membership in FAAR and 1 year of service at the National level. Must apply with NAR.
Introducing the FAAR Travel Scholarship
Grow. Lead. Empower.FAAR Travel Scholarship
Deadline October 31, 2026
This scholarship opportunity is designed to support and recognize REALTORS® who are committed to building their business through the three-tier network (NAR, VAR, FAAR) and the events provided by the associations.
Submissions should highlight meaningful contributions to association membership, leadership, professional development, community engagement, and efforts to create a more welcoming and inclusive REALTOR® community. All members may apply. Preference will be given to those from a diverse background and/or who are rising professionals in the real estate industry.
General Guidelines
- Award of $1,000 (reimbursed travel expenses) to attend Virginia REALTORS®/NAR events and meetings.
- Qualifying events:
- VAR: VAR Convention, Broker Plus, PMX Property Management Conference
- NAR: NAR NXT, NAR Legislative Meetings
- Awarded at the Awards & Installation Event, December 3, 2026.
- Funds to be used by December 31, 2027.
- Recipients are encouraged to join the FAAR DEI Committee or YPN Network.
- Qualifying events:
Essay
In an essay format, please offer insight regarding these questions:
- What is your involvement in FAAR? (Committees, events, education, etc.)
- How do you demonstrate leadership in your business or in the community?
- Why are you qualified to receive a scholarship to help develop your career?
- Which events do you plan to attend and why?
- What could FAAR do to help those who are young in the real estate business or who are from a diverse background?
- What could FAAR do to help all members better their business by increasing their understanding of clients from differing backgrounds and abilities?
Please submit this form and your essay to Page Browning, CEO, pbrowning@faarmembers.com
