CHAPTER AWARDS
For 2007, received in 2008

Joining a record crowd of over 750 members from across the United States, local Women's Council officers and past officers participated in the National Women's Council of REALTORS® annual Awards Banquet in the Nation's Capitol on May 16, 2008.

The Metropolitan St. Louis Chapter received the Gold Level Award for Chapter Excellence in the Mega Chapter category, the highest level award presented annually at the national awards ceremonies.  St. Louis's chapter received this outstanding achievement for the 3rd consecutive year, for years 2005, 2006 and 2007.

To qualify, chapters across the country must follow a nationally mandated business plan and receive points for each category in which they submit the required documentation for yearly progress in such areas as general membership meetings, membership recruitment and retention, governing board meetings, travel by officers to state and national meetings, cooperation with the local real estate board, and educational opportunities provided.

Jan Thomas of REALTY EXECUTIVES West County, 2007 local chapter president, accepted the award on behalf of the St. Louis Chapter.  The engraved glass plaque will join the Women's Council archives at the St. Louis Association headquarters.

MEMBER AWARDS

Each year there are opportunities for members to achieve individual recognition through awards presented at the local chapter level.

1. Excel Award
   Given to the member who has been a member of the Local Chapter 3 years or less.
   Submits and application form documenting participation, activities, and education during those three years.
   Achieves the highest number of points given in each category.
   Click here for application form.
   (forms can also be downloaded from www.wcr.org)
2. Member of the Year
   Chosen by the President
   Based on contributions made to the growth and development of the local chapter.
   Click here for application form.
3. Businesswomen of the Year
   A new designation promoted by the National WCR beginning in 2006.
   Given to a member who has achieved exemplary success in business for the year.
   Click here for application form.

Note:  Local Chapter winners are entered in the state-wide contest representing the chapter.

2007 WINNERS OF AWARDS

• EXCEL - Maria West, Keller Williams Southwest
• Member of the Year - Jane Martin, Coldwell Banker Gundaker
• Business Woman of the Year - Barb Keathley, The Seller's Agent
• Affiliate of the Year - Jeannine Clontz, Accurate Business Services