REISA Awards Nominations
The REISA Awards Committee is now seeking nominations for A Champion of Excellence (ACE) and Distinguished Services Awards (DSA) which recognize outstanding achievement and exceptional service to REISA and the industry.
Nominations for the REISA "A Champion of Excellence" and "Distinguished Service" awards will be accepted from July 25 through August 16. REISA Award winners will be announced and recognized on the opening night of the REISA Annual Conference, Sunday, October 6.
Nomination forms should be completed in their entirety to ensure proper review.
If you have an individual in mind that would be a great fit as a REISA Award recipient, please consider nominating that person! If you have any questions regarding either nomination process, please contact .
Over the years, REISA has recognized the outstanding accomplishments of its members through the A Champion of Excellence (ACE) Award, President's Award and Distinguished Service Award. These awards have been designated for those individuals or companies who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence, service to our industry and adhere to the highest ethical standards and quality performance in the industry.
ACE Award
The ACE Award is the highest honor bestowed on a REISA member by the Association. This award is given to those who have reached a pinnacle in their career and have brought credit to themselves and the Association through distinguished accomplishments in all of the following areas:
Business and professional life
Community affairs at local, state or national affairs levels
Support of the advancement and continued excellence of REISA
Qualifications:
Must be a REISA member or have a demonstrable record of service to REISA and its membership
Effectively works with all cultures within the association
Dedicated to serving the industry
Goes above and beyond professional responsibilities
Demonstrates selflessness
Successfully works with the development of partnerships and coalitions which will achieve REISA's goals
Past recipients:
2006 Inland Real Estate Exchange Corporation
2006 Pacific West Securities Inc.
2006 Bill Swayne, WMS Financial Planners
2007 Passco Companies
2007 OMNI Brokerage
2007 James Shaw, CapHarbor LLC
2007 Darryl Steinhause, Luce Forward
2008 Moody National Companies
2008 H&R Block Financial Advisors
2008 David Hartness, 1031 Exchange Strategies Inc.
2008 Arnold Harrison, Jenner & Block LLP
2009 Daniel Oschin, BGK Integrated Group
2009 Joe Techar, Wildwood Wealth Management
2009 Sue Speidel, Inland Real Estate Corporation
2009 Brandon Balkman, OMNI Brokerage
2010 Richard Lipton, Baker & McKenzie LLP
2011 Mark Kosanke
2012 Berthel Fisher & Company
Distinguished Service Award
The REISA Distinguished Service Award is presented to an individual who has provided exceptional service to REISA, the industry REISA serves or the community.
Qualifications:
Must be a current member of REISA and have been a member for at least 1 year
Must have a demonstrable record of service to REISA and its membership
Must be currently involved in the real estate securities industry
Successfully works with the development of partnerships and coalitions which will achieve REISA's goals
Clear background check
Past recipients:
2010 Deborah Froling, Arent Fox LLP
2010 Kathy Heshelow, CapWest Securities, Legacy RE & Investments
2010 Daniel Oschin, BGK Integrated Group
2010 Brad Updike, Mick & Associates
2011 Jim Fitzpatrick
2012 Angela Ahlholm Strauss, NoMax Group
2012 Tony Chereso, FactRight
2012 Rick Chess, Chess Law Firm
2012 Darryl Steinhause, DLA Piper
2012 Bill Winn, Passco Companies
President's Award
The REISA President will select the winner of this award. This award will be given to an individual or organization who has made outstanding contributions in one or more of the following ways:
Exceptional accomplishment in their chosen field
Exceptional service in local, state or national affairs
Exceptional service in support of the advancement and continued excellence of REISA
Past recipients:
2010 Robert A. Stanger & Company
2011 American Realty Capital
2012 Franklin Square Capital Partners
