Richard A. Mendenhall

Richard A. Mendenhall Award

Richard A. Mendenhall Award

Richard A. Mendenhall served as President of both the State Association and the National Association of REALTORS®, and has provided leadership at local, state, and national levels throughout his career. The Richard A. Mendenhall Award is intended to recognize a Missouri REALTOR® for their career-long contributions, leadership skills, commitment to service, and dedication.

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

The application deadline for the 2026 Richard A. Mendenhall Award is May 1, 2026.


Past Recipients

Bob Bax, 2025
Brenda Oliver, 2024
Nate K. Johnson, 2023
Ryan Gattermeir, 2021
Jim Gamble, 2020
Gary Nelson, 2019
Paul Dizmang, 2018
La Nora Kay, 2017
Elizabeth Mendenhall, 2016
Glenn Vatterott, 2015 
John Mayfield, 2014
Joyce Thomas, 2013
Dennis Curtin, 2012
Larry Keating, 2011
Steven Snook, 2010
Sharon Keating, 2009
Norma Nisbet, 2008
T David Rogers, 2007
Diana Sutherland, 2006
Lawrence Kolb, 2005
Raymond Sisson, 2004
Stuart Davis, 2003
Bruce Aydt, 2002