2020 Award Nominations

Louisiana REALTORS • February 12, 2021
Nominations are open now through March 15, 2021 for the Louisiana REALTORS® REALTOR® of the Year & the Lawrence R. DeMarcay, Jr. Distinguished Service Award. Both awards are aimed to showcase an individual who has volunteered their time in service to the real estate industry. Recipients of the awards will be recognized in the Spring. Please see below for more information and to submit a nomination today. Contact Kyra Triche at (225) 923-2210 with any questions.

REALTOR® of the Year

The purpose of the REALTOR® of the Year Award is as follows:

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

Submit A Nomination

REALTOR® of the Year nomination requirements are as follows:

  • Each local board, LR director, and state chapters of the Institutes, Societies and Councils of NAR are encouraged to submit the name or names of nominees for REALTOR® of the Year to the State Association.
  • The information should not be prepared by a public relations firm and should not exceed ten (10) pages in length. 
  • Nominees submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
  • The current state president and the immediate past state president are not eligible for the award and should not be nominated.
  • No nomination is permitted by a member of the Awards & Recognition Committee.
  • The runner-up in the REALTOR® of the Year balloting process shall be an automatic nominee in the following year’s award. The staff of Louisiana REALTORS® is authorized to update that nominee’s submission materials. 

Submit A Nomination

Lawrence R. Demarcay, Jr. Distinguished Service Award

The Lawrence R. DeMarcay, Jr. Distinguished Service Award is given in honor of Lawrence R. DeMarcay, Jr., a distinguished Louisiana REALTOR® who served as President in 1982. It recognizes the member who has contributed greatly to the REALTOR® organization. 


The Lawrence R. DeMarcay, Jr. Distinguished Service Award is not an award given every year, but when there is a qualified and deserving recipient, we present this award to that REALTOR® member who has provided guidance and leadership to this great organization.  

Submit A Nomination

To be considered for the Lawrence R. DeMarcay, Jr. Distinguished Service Award a member must have:

  • Attained the age of 50 and/or have at least 15 years of service in Louisiana REALTORS®, including leadership positions in the local board and state association. Candidates must still be active at all levels of the REALTOR® organization.
  • A valid real estate license as a broker or broker-salesperson and be currently active in the real estate industry.
  • Been recognized as a local leader whose performance of service and involvement in political and/or community activities is extraordinary.

Submit A Nomination

  • Local boards and elected members of the Board of Directors may nominate candidates for the Lawrence R. DeMarcay, Jr. Distinguished Service Award. 
  • There can be more than one nominee per local board; however, the Awards & Recognition Committee strongly encourages each board to nominate only one person for the Distinguished Service Award per year.
  • Only nominations submitted on the official nomination form will be considered. Nominations that do not follow this exact format will be discarded.
  • Nominations are not carried over from year to year. Nominees from the previous year will not be automatically reconsidered. A new nomination form must be submitted for consideration each year.
  • The Awards & Recognition Committee will review all nomination forms that are submitted to it for consideration and will eliminate those candidates who do not qualify, or those whose forms do not follow the established guidelines.
  • All Distinguished Service Award forms submitted for consideration are kept strictly confidential. All materials submitted become the property of the Louisiana REALTORS and will not be returned. 

Submit A Nomination

2025 Fall Governance Meetings Recap

By Louisiana REALTORS®  • October 17, 2025
Louisiana REALTORS® wraps up 2025 and looks forward to 2026! Louisiana REALTORS® gathered in Baton Rouge from October 7–8 for the 2025 Fall Governance Meetings, a dynamic two-day event filled with professional development, strategic planning and member engagement. The day before the conference offered the conclusion to the 2025 LR Leadership Program with participants graduated from the yearlong program after a half-day session. The 2025 graduates include: Torri Byrd, Shawn Carter, Bradley Cook, Stefany Deroche, Mignon Richard Díaz, Alfra Dixon, Thaddeus Dixon, Glen Elliott, Yvonne Graham, Charlotte Johnson, Michelle LaBanca, Slagle McGuffee, Ellen Monroe, Matt Noel, Ros Pack, Tiffany Pellerin, Latonia Riggs, Shannon Rodi Nash, Trish Skellham, Rebecca Slone and Charlotte St. Romain. Additionally, a sold-out, full-day AI-Powered Real Estate Professional Certification course led by industry expert Matthew Rathbun blew away attendees and had them leaving the session with such invigoration. The first official day of the conference held focus on professional development and networking. Tuesday opened with an informative session entitled Professional Liability 101 from Rice Insurance Services Center, offering critical insights into E&O and risk management. RPR's session brought a wealth information to attendees and offered a hands-on learning experience for the tools offered online. Targeted sessions like the Local AE Meeting and the YPN Advisory Council Open Meeting provided space for peer exchange and innovation. The day concluded with a festive Opening Reception sponsored by Louisiana YPN, bringing members together to celebrate and connect. The next day offered collaboration and celebration with Closing the Affordability Gap, presented by the Louisiana Housing Corporation, equipping REALTORS® with tools to better serve clients in today’s market. Regional caucuses followed, allowing members from across Louisiana to discuss local issues and share best practices. The Board of Directors Meeting brought the governance portion of the event to a close with strategic decisions for the year ahead. At the Board Meeting, Chris Brock, Northeast REALTORS® of Louisiana; Trish Leleux, Greater Central LA REALTORS® Association; Synde Devillier, Bayou Board of REALTORS®; Scott McCubbin, Bayou Board of REALTORS®; Amber Morrow, Greater Fort Polk Area REALTORS®; and David Moses, Greater Central LA REALTORS® Association; were elected as 2026 At-Large Directors. The grand finale? A spirited LSU Pregame Fan Experience and the highly anticipated Installation Ceremony, where new leadership was formally welcomed in a celebration of community and commitment. Louisiana REALTORS® looks forward to hosting REALTORS® from around the state at the Winter Leadership Conference, March 3-4, 2026, at the Live! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. We would like to thank our sponsors Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS® (GBRAR) , Zillow , Dax Roy Appraisals, Supra, American Home Shield, Guard Home Warranty fo r their generous support in helping make this conference happen!

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