Terry McDermott Community Leadership Award Criteria
Leadership Award
In addition to their routine duties and responsibilities as Association Executives and staff specialists, AEs often go the extra mile to get involved in programs and activities that benefit the communities in which they live and work. These individuals display leadership, initiative, creativity, and dedication. Through their involvement, they inspire others to get involved and make a difference in the lives of others. The Terry McDermott Community Leadership Award attempts to annually honor such an individual.
♦Leadership – Ability to motivate and inspire others to accomplish a specific goal or objective. This involves en element of risk in order to benefit others.
♦Initiative – Demonstrates ability to take charge by creating or developing a program, project, or activity that impacts the community. Has a personal commitment to see the project through to its resolution with determined effort.
♦Creativity – Develops/proposes creative ways to accomplish the goals and objectives of the project.
♦Dedication – Is recognized by others for being dedicated to achieving the desired results. Accomplishes much within the community by his or her pursuit, courage, enthusiasm, and zeal.
♦Recognition - Recognized by others for their commitment to the success of the initiative.
NOMINATION PROCEDURES
Local and state AEs and staff specialists are eligible to receive this award. Local and state association members, leaders, and staff, along with local community groups, may nominate an AE or staff specialist for this award. Self-nominations will not be considered.
After a nomination form has been received, NAR staff will contact the candidate and ask him or her to provide information that qualifies them to be nominated for this award. One Terry McDermott Community Leadership Award will be granted annually.
2008 Peggy Kayser, RCE, REALTOR® Association of Northwest Chicagoland, IL
2007 Carol Shapiro, RCE, Eastern Middlesex Association of REALTORS®, MA
2006 Irene Vogel, Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS®, NV
2005 Charlie Brindle, RCE, CAE, Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS®, SC
2004 Gary Clayton, CAE, Illinois Association of REALTORS®
2003 Diane Scherer, Phoenix Association of REALTORS®, AZ
