Awards
GHAR’s annual awards include Hall Of Fame, REALTOR® Of The Year, Commercial Member of the Year, Business Partner Of The Year, and Professional Merit. View all of the past award winners by clicking the links below!
Hall of Fame
This award recognizes significant contributions of the individual to the development, growth, improvement and/or excellence of the real estate industry whether locally, in Pennsylvania or in the nation. An individual may be a recipient of this award only once.
REALTOR® of the Year
This award recognizes a member who shows a variety of contributions to the Association, the community, the real estate business and demonstrates the spirit of being a REALTOR®. An individual may be a recipient of this award more than once, but not two years in a row.
*NEW for 2023 – The GHAR Board of Directors revised the criteria for the REALTOR of the Year to state the Association Officers are not eligible to receive the REALTOR of the Year while they are serving. The four officers of the Association are the President, Past President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer. With this change, more members will be honored and acknowledged for their dedication, time and expertise to the association and the profession.
Commercial Member of the Year
This award recognizes a commercial member who shows activity at the Local/State/National Association levels, is an active community member, and is an outstanding business professional. An individual may be a recipient of this award more than once, but not two years in a row. Brand new Award in 2023!
Professional Merit Award
This award, presented only once to qualifying members of GHAR in good standing, recognizes REALTOR® professionalism through education, Association participation and involvement, and community service during the year of application.
Business Partner of the Year
This award recognizes a business partner member who shows a variety of contributions to the Association and the Foundation. The company may be a recipient of this award more than once, but not two years in a row.
Past President
This award is presented to the GHAR Past President on behalf of the Association and it’s members.