REALTOR® of the Year

Missouri REALTOR® of the Year Award

REALTOR® of the Year

This award recognizes a member who exemplifies the “REALTOR® Spirit” through commitment to real estate principles, compliance with laws and the Code of Ethics, and promotion of best practices among peers. Civic involvement and notable business achievements also play a key role in selecting the recipient.

Member Boards/Associations of Missouri REALTORS® may submit one (1) nomination per year for this important award. Previous submissions may be considered by the committee as well. The REALTOR® of the Year Award is presented annually at the Fall Business Conference.

The 2025 REALTOR® of the Year application is closed. Please check back in January 2026 for the 2026 award application. 


Past Recipients

John D. Mayfield, 2025
Cindy Fox, 2024
Jennifer Langston-Justus, 2023
Robert (Bob) Bax, 2022
Nate K. Johnson, 2021
T. David Rogers, 2020
Lynn Farrell, 2019
La Nora Kay, 2018
Joyce Thomas, 2017
Edwina Conley, 2016
James Asbury, 2015
Sharon Keating, 2014
Brenda Oliver, 2013
Elizabeth Mendenhall, 2012
Douglas Andrews, 2011
Larry Apple, 2010
Caroleen Ferrell, 2009
Kay Gerken, 2008
Larry Keating, 2007
Robert Lohr, 2006

Diana Sutherland, 2005
Fred Kratky, 2004
Barrett Glascock, 2003
Robert Borgmann, 2002
Duane Gerken, 2001
Harold Bonacker, 2000
Frederick Neal, 1999
Thomas Meyer, 1998
Thomas Bayer, 1997
Bruce Aydt, 1996
Cal Schneider, 1995
Justus Griffin, 1993
Bernice Cooke, 1992
Eugene Brown, 1991
Robert Esrey, 1990
Lou Wood, 1989
Richard Mendenhall, 1988
Jo Ann Pangborn, 1987
Jim Jones, 1986
Marian Glauser, 1985

Vivian Osborn, 1984
Clarence Rezac, 1983
Raymond Sisson, 1982
Louis Glauser, 1981
Stuart Davis, 1980
R. Layne Morrill, 1979
James Flanagan, 1978
Thomas Meyer, 1977