Each year The Inland Gateway Association of REALTORS® honors an exceptional Affiliate Member with the prestigious award of Affiliate of the Year.  The purpose of this award is to recognize a member of the Association who has provided outstanding service to the real estate profession and to the community through their membership in The Inland Gateway Association of REALTORS®.  The Committee shall consider the following eligibility requirements and standards when selecting the Affiliate of the Year Recipient.

1. Nominee must be an Affiliate member in good standing of the Association.
2. Any Affiliate or REALTOR® member may nominate one or more candidates as Affiliate of the Year; however, the final decision will be at the discretion of the Committee.
3. In the opinion of the Committee, if there is no one deserving of the Award, no Award will be given.
4. The committee shall consider three areas to determine the recipient of the high honor:
   1. Service to the Real Estate Profession:  Consideration of significant contributions made to the real estate industry as well as examples of professionalism and ethical business practices.
   2. Local Association Activity:  Consideration of leadership positions held (i.e. committee chair/member), special assignments, seminar and education work, support of association activities and events as a volunteer or sponsor, etc.
   3. Community Involvement/Civic Activity:  Consideration of local, state, and national level participation in civic and service clubs, charitable activities, political action, fraternal or religious groups, etc.

If you know of an Affiliate member of the Association who is deserving of and qualifies for this prestigious Award, please complete and return the Nomination form online or to the Association office email to Annette at susan@tigar.org.  Forms must be submitted on or before Friday, October 4, 2024.