KCRAR has opened nominations and applications for this year’s annual awards. It is seeking submissions of exceptional REALTORS® and Industry Partners deserving of recognition for their work. Members may nominate themselves or others online at kcrar.com/awards by 5 p.m. on Sept. 18.
Each year, the KCRAR Awards Committee selects a recipient in each of the award categories to be honored at the Holiday Party in December. Each award recipient will carry the title as that award’s 2026 honoree. Many past award winners have gone on to achieve business honors and leadership roles.
“Being named KCRAR REALTOR® of the Year is one of the greatest honors of my career,” said 2025 recipient Michele DuPont. “It represents not only my commitment to serving agents and their clients within the real estate profession, but also the trust and respect of my peers. It is an achievement that has inspired me to continue giving back through leadership, advocacy and service to our industry.”
Nominations are now open for the following 2026 awards:
REALTOR® of the Year
This award will be awarded to a KCRAR member in good standing based on Association involvement, civic and community service, professional conduct and business accomplishments.
Salesperson of the Year
This award will be awarded to a KCRAR member in good standing based on Association involvement, ethics and cooperation, community service, continuing education and salesmanship/production from June 2025 through June 2026.
Good Neighbor Community Service Award
This award will be awarded to a KCRAR member in good standing who has contributed to a program that improves the livability of the local community. Nominees will be judged on level of personal contribution, impact of personal contribution, broadness of impact and the project’s suitability as a role model for other REALTORS®. The winner’s qualifying 501c3 charity will be awarded a $1,000 donation on behalf of the winner.
Newcomer of the Year Award
This award will be awarded to a KCRAR member in good standing who has been licensed for 18 months or fewer. Nominees will be judged on Association involvement, ethics and cooperation, community service, professional development and salesmanship/production from June 2025 through June 2026.
Industry Partner of the Year Award
This award will be awarded to a KCRAR Industry Partner member (formerly called Affiliate) in good standing based on Association involvement, support of the real estate community, civic and community activities, professional conduct and support of state Association activities.
