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2023 Installation Banquet
December 1st, 2022
The Annual Installation Banquet is BER's most cherished event, celebrating the induction of our new leadership for the upcoming year and honoring the outstanding Realtors and Affiliates who have gone above and beyond in the current year through the "Of the Year" Awards. In case you weren't able to attend, here is a recap of the night's festivities, including the newly installed leaders and all the well-deserved award winners and graduates.
We would like to extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation to Juana Watkins, the Vice President of Law and Policy & General Counsel of Florida REALTORS®, and Mike McGraw, the 2022 President-elect of Florida Realtors, for speaking at our Installation Banquet.
Your presence is greatly appreciated and your words of wisdom and encouragement are invaluable. Your contribution to the event was immeasurable and we thank you for taking time to join us for this special occasion.
We would also like to take a moment to thank Hunter Habib, 2022 President of BER, for his incredible leadership this year. Under his direction, BER has achieved great success and we are proud to have broken through so many barriers!
We are also honored to have installed our 2023 Board of Directors and Committee Chairs and can't wait to see what they bring to the table. We are excited to see what the future holds for BER and look forward to an even more successful year with Angie Parker at the helm.
2023 Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Angie Parker
President
Mark Ledbetter
Vice President
Fawn Estes
Secretary
Adam Ruud
Treasurer
Hunter Habib
Past President
Directors
Saundra Hinton
Jeanne Drath
Suzzanne McGuire
Wade Abed
Derik Gillingham
Patrick McGuire
Gina Lamouth
Doug Purcell
2023 Committee Chairs
John Bolen
Profesional Development
Ellen Boyce
Leadership Academy
Holly Marth
Realtor Review
Steve Fishman
Professional Standards
Kristin Van Heukelom
Gov. Affairs/RPAC
Amy Alvarez-Betz
Global Diversity
Brent Greer
Realtor Safety
"Of the Year" Award Winners 2022
REALTOR OF THE YEAR
RPAC Broker Cup
Global Diversity Achievement Award
YPN 4 Under 40
Pat Lord Community Service Award
Roger Brunswick Advocate Award
David Hengel Educator of the Year Award
Breakthrough Agent of the Year
Committee Member of the Year
Affiliate of the Year
Affiliate Company of the Year
Wade Abed
REALTOR of the YEAR
This year's Realtor of the Year award goes to Wade Abed for his unwavering commitment to his clients and the real estate industry. His professionalism and dedication to providing exceptional service to all of his clients has made him stand out as an exemplary real estate professional. He is a model of excellence and a true asset to the real estate industry. Congratulations Wade!
Local Real Estate
RPAC Broker Cup
The RPAC Broker Cup is a prestigious award that recognizes the office who is the most engaged with political issues in the real estate industry. The award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of Local Real Estate, Co. and serves to honor their commitment to professionalism and home ownership. We are proud to congratulate them for their exceptional efforts and for achieving this distinguished recognition.
Ursula Weinkauff
Global Diversity Achievement Award
Ursula Weinkauff is the proud recipient of the Global Diversity Achievement Award. This award recognizes her efforts in establishing a strong global presence in the real estate industry through her dedication and hard work. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion has helped her to create meaningful relationships both in the local and international communities. Ursula is a true trailblazer and leader in the real estate industry.
Andy Lynch
Pat Lord Community Service Award
We are proud to announce that Andy Lynch is the recipient of the Pat Lord Community Service Award. He has proven to be an incredible asset to the community during the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, selflessly donating his time, energy and resources to help the community rebuild and recover. He is an active member of the local community and is involved in a variety of charitable organizations. We are proud to recognize Andy's commitment to service and to the community, and congratulate him on this well-deserved award.
Jeanne Drath
Roger Brunswick Advocate Award
Jeanne Drath is the proud recipient of the Roger Brunswick Advocate Award for exemplifying the spirit of advocacy and being a leader in the real estate industry. She has been involved with the Bonita Estero Realtors for many years and is passionate about the cause. This award is dedicated to the late Roger Brunswick who was a leader in the movement to make the real estate industry more inclusive and accessible. Jeanne is an embodiment of Roger's spirit and is honored to receive this award. Congratulations to Jeanne for this well-deserved award.
Dena Wilcoxen
David Hengel Educator of the Year Award
This year, the David Hengel Educator of the Year Award goes to Dena Wilcoxen for her outstanding dedication to educating realtors over the past year. Dena has gone above and beyond to ensure that the realtors she works with are always learning and growing, and her presentation on “Professionalism” is a testament to her commitment to the education of professionals in her field. Dena is an inspiring example of a rising realtor educator and a pillar of our industry. We are proud to recognize Dena Wilcoxen, Past President, for her hard work and dedication, and congratulate her on this prestigious award.
Jonathan Van Heukelom
Breakthrough Agent of the Year
We are proud to present Jonathan Van Heukelom with the Breakthrough Agent of the Year award for his tremendous strides in the real estate industry over the past year. His client-first approach, dedication to hard work, and attention to detail, along with the incredible impact he and his wife Kristin have made in the lives of their clients, make him a true standout among his peers. We wish Jonathan and Kristin continued success in all their future endeavors. Congratulations Jonathan!
Ellen Boyce
Committee Member of the Year
Ellen Boyce is a truly remarkable BER Committee Member of the Year for 2022 and deserves this award. She has been an exemplary champion for our committees throughout the entire year, donating her time and effort to every meeting, event and assignment. Her enthusiasm and commitment to our committee's success have been unwavering, and her contribution to its success cannot be understated. Ellen's dedication to our organization has been an asset to our team and has made an invaluable contribution to its success.
Adam Dalton
Affiliate of the Year
Adam Dalton is the deserving recipient of the Affiliate Member of the Year Award for 2022. His enthusiasm and dedication to BER have been inspiring and invaluable to the success of our organization. Adam has served as a mentor, resource and organizer for our members and his commitment to helping others is admirable. We thank him for his commitment and are proud to recognize him as our Affiliate Member of the Year for 2022.
Lane Insurance Group
Affiliate Company of the Year
We are pleased to honor Lane Insurance Group as the Affiliate Company of the Year for 2022. Jason Lane from Lane Insurance Group was always the first to provide us with information and education regarding challenging changes in the mortgage industry. He quickly became a trusted source of knowledge, and his expertise helped our members remain informed and make wise decisions throughout the year. At every turn, Lane Insurance Group has been a reliable partner and resource. Their dedication and commitment to BER and our members throughout the year is admirable and has earned them this well-deserved award. We congratulate Lane Insurance Group on this fantastic recognition.
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