The REALTOR® of the Year award was first established in 1958 to recognize a REALTOR® who has contributed most to the advancement of his profession and the community at large during the current year. Subsequently, each individual so selected is recognized by the Louisiana REALTORS® at its annual meeting and by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® at its annual convention. 

The purpose of the award is to:

1. To recognize and award REALTOR® members of the State Association for effort and work expended in the interest of their fellow REALTORS®, their profession and the community.
2. To demonstrate to the general public, by those outstanding examples, the work done by REALTORS®
3. To point up the qualifications of those REALTORS® best fitted to be considered for leadership positions in organized real estate.
4. To foster a spirit of competition among those who can do the work of local Boards, the State Association and the National Association of REALTORS®.

Standards for Selecting (The following standards shall be used in choosing the REALTOR® of the Year):

1. REALTOR® Spirit (25%) - High principles, faithfulness to laws and regulations of the Code of Ethics and local Board, and furtherance of principles of good real estate practice among brokers, salespersons, and the general public.
2. Civic Activity (15%) - Local, state, and national level participation in civic and service clubs, charitable activities, political commissions, fraternal or religious groups, etc.
3. Business Accomplishments (15%) - Recognized good business conduct, service to clients, imaginative and creative advertising programs, rehabilitation work, land utilization, etc.
4. Local Board Activity (20%) - Board offices and committee work, special assignments, seminar activity and education work, membership and offices held in local Chapters of the Institutes, Societies and Councils, etc.
5. State Association Activity (20%) - Offices held and committee work, attendance and participation at state conventions, directors' meetings, educational conferences, etc.
6. National Association Activity (5%) - National offices and committee work, membership and work in the Institutes, Societies and Councils, attendance at national conventions, etc.

Selection of Honoree:

Within two weeks following receipt of the nominees, the chair of the Awards & Recognition Team shall call a meeting for the purpose of reviewing the nominations and selecting the REALTOR® of the Year. 

Recognition:

REALTOR® of the Year recipient will be revealed during the Spring Legislative Conference in Baton Rouge. Nominee's friends and family will be notified.

Deadline to apply is Friday, April 24, 2026.