APPLICATION for Excellence Awards 2026 | Community Service, Pathways Awards, Social Media Impact Award & DMAR Emerging Champion Award

Description

The Excellence Awards recognize outstanding residential real estate professionals in the Denver metro area.

This form is used to submit your Excellence Awards application and collect eligibility and production information. Submission of this form does not register you for the awards ceremony and does not include event tickets.

Application Eligibility

Community Service Award 

• (Individual or Company) Any Realtor® (or office) who is a member (Primary or Secondary) in good standing of the Denver Metro Association of Realtors® may apply or be nominated for Community Service Award. 
• The Excellence Awards recognizes Realtors® and Realtor® companies who dedicate time and resources to community service. 

DMAR Emerging Champion Award 

• Any Realtor® who is a member (Primary or Secondary) in good standing of the Denver Metro Association of Realtors® may apply or be nominated for the DMAR Emerging Champion Award. 
• Realtor® Activity: Involvement in local Realtor® Association activity, including but not limited to leadership positions, committee and/or task force participation. Involvement in the Colorado Association of Realtors® and/or the National Association of Realtors® and/or participation or leadership in local chapters of the Institute, Societies and Councils. 
• Realtor® Spirit: Faithfulness to laws, rules and regulations and the Code of Ethics furtherance of the principles of good real estate practices. 
• Civic Activity: Participation in service clubs, civic and charitable activities, political activities and community service activities. 
• RPAC/Government Affairs Activity: Major investor in RPAC on an annual basis. Involvement in political advocacy or government affairs activities. 
• Realtor® Member: Member of the Realtor® organization for a minimum of two years and maximum of five years; currently a member of the Denver Metro Association of Realtors®. 
• Professional Development: Involvement in education or professional development classes, promotion of importance of further education, advanced designations and/or instructor.

Pathways Award (Up to 3 Realtors® will be recognized) 

• Any Realtor® member (Primary or Secondary) in good standing of the Denver Metro Association of Realtors® may apply or be nominated for a Pathways Award. 
• The goal is to recognize members who are committed to guiding and supporting clients from traditionally underserved communities along the various pathways to homeownership. For example, this award could recognize members who have served their clients with success utilizing CHFA, VA, FHA or down payment assistance in a transaction. 
• This is your opportunity to describe to us how you, or a deserving peer, went above and beyond in 2025.
• The application requires an essay of 250 words or less. If chosen, applicants may be contacted for additional information. 

Social Media Impact Award 

• Any Realtor® or Industry Partner member (Primary or Secondary) in good standing of the Denver Metro Association of Realtors® may apply or be nominated for the Social Media Impact Award. 
• This award celebrates DMAR Realtors® and Industry Partners who have made a significant contribution to the industry by effectively utilizing social media to communicate the value of the Realtor® brand, the benefits of homeownership, the buying and/or selling process and/or meaningful community engagement.
• This prestigious award recognizes outstanding efforts in educating and engaging an audience on these crucial aspects of real estate through compelling content. 
• Recipients of this award demonstrate a commitment to advancing the general public’s understanding of these important topics and a commitment to elevating the Realtor® brand and the real estate industry as a whole. 
• Up to two posts (static post/photo, reel or video) may be submitted and must have been posted on a social media channel (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or YouTube) during the 2025 calendar year. Listings are NOT eligible for submission. 
• The following criteria are used to help determine the recipient of the award: Does the post educate on the value of the Realtor® brand? Does the post educate on the benefits of homeownership? Does the post educate on the home selling and/or buying process? Does the post show community engagement (either within the Association or with a non-profit)? Does the post reflect the Realtor® spirit? 

Winner determination: All submissions will be evaluated by the Excellence Awards Task Force and the top submission will be presented at the 2026 Excellence Awards on March 26th.