Awards

2020 REALTOR® of the Year Winner Susan Clark receiving her award at the 2021 Installation & Awards Banquet with 2019 REALTOR® of the Year Winner Doug Dohse.
REALTOR® of the Year Award
The REALTOR® of the Year Award goes to an outstanding REALTOR® member who exemplifies long-standing professionalism in the industry. Any member may nominate a fellow REALTOR®. The last three REALTOR® of the Year winners will vote on the nominations and the winner is announced at Inaugural.
Past REALTOR® of the Year Recipients
2020 – Susan Clark |
2000 – Henry Kammandel Jr
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2019 – Mark Leaders |
1999 – Perry Dawes
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2018 – Andy Alloway |
1998 – Douglas Steinkruger
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2017 – Trudy Meyer |
1997 – Edward Peters
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2016 – Deda Myhre |
1996 – Jerry Ahlvers
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2015 – David Matney |
1995 – Samuel Mandolfo
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2014 – Lisa Ritter |
1994 – Ellie Bane
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2013 – Cathy Blackman |
1993 – Diana Sayler
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2012 – Sharon Rich |
1992 – J. Scott Allen
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2011 – Shawn Maloy |
1991 – Harold Johnson
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2010 – Vince Leisey |
1990 – Cindy Forehead
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2009 – Monica Humpal |
1989 – Jerry Heinrichs
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2008 – Joe Gehrki |
1988 – John Hansen
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2007 – Marilyn Johnson |
1987 – Bill Morrison
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2006 – Gary Stoneburg |
1986 – Ed Young
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2005 – Mike Riedmann |
1985 – Fran Rice
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2004 – Joseph Valenti |
1984 – Don Rohr
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2003 – Karen Gray |
1983 – Harold Peterson
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2002 – JoAnn Grennan |
1982 – Gwen Lemke
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2001 – K. Carol Leisey
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Outstanding Affiliate Award
The Outstanding Affiliate Award goes to an Affiliate member who exemplifies long-standing professionalism in the industry. Any member may nominate a fellow REALTOR®. All affiliate members then vote on the nominations and the winner is announced at Inaugural.
Past REALTOR® of the Year Recipients
2020 – Eric Petersen | 2006 – Brenda Stuart |
2019 – Lori Bonstetter | 2005 – Shirley Stewart |
2018 – Brent Rasmussen | 2004 – Patrick Casey |
2017 -Lisa Powell | 2003 – Chip Monahan |
2016 – Erin Trescott | 2002 – Steve Hassenstab |
2015 – Deb Martin | 2001 – Pam Bails |
2014 – Mary Sladek | 2000 – Linda Ladd |
2013 – Wendy Walker | 1999 – Sue Malnack |
2012 – Matt Thiel | 1998 – Rick Bacon |
2011 – Regi Powell | 1997 – Annette Kelleher |
2010 – Cherie Casey | 1996 – Kathy Kmiecik |
2009 – Debbie Kalina | 1995 – Richard Meyers |
2008 – Jim Murphy | 1994 – Jim Palzer |
2007 – Tori Ross | 1993 – Burnice Sladek |

2021 Outstanding Affiliate Award Winner Eric Petersen with his family after receiving his award at the 2021 Installation & Awards Banquet.
Ethnic Minority Outreach Scholarship Program
As part of an ongoing commitment to affirmatively recruit individuals from all racial and ethnic groups to the real estate profession, the Omaha Area Board of REALTORS® offers minority scholarships. The scholarship program is administered by the OABR Diversity Task Force. Contact our Programs Director with questions.
Judi Anding Educational Scholarship
The Judi Anding Educational Scholarship is entrusted by the Omaha Area Board of REALTORS® Foundation. REALTOR® members of the Omaha Area Board of REALTORS® are eligible to apply for a tuition scholarship for Designation and Certification Courses that are recognized by the National Association of REALTORS®. Up to five scholarships will be given out per year. Contact our Programs Director with questions.