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Many real estate professionals are working twice as hard today to make half as much money as they made during the boom. The Good Neighbor Award winners are no exception—they have to work harder than ever to keep their businesses afloat and to support their charities at a time when need is escalating.

One thing that hasn’t flagged is the resolve of our 2009 Good Neighbor Award winners to help others get through these challenging times. The winners volunteered an average of nearly 8,000 hours last year—almost 20 hours a week for each of them.

Their passions have taken them in different directions. But they share the joy that comes from bringing love and hope to others in dire need.

The 2009 Good Neighbor Award Winners

• Greg Adamson: Performs miracle home makeovers.
• Cindy Johnson: Fights for the rights of the disabled.
• Helen Marotto: Finds homes for neglected children.
• Regina Ragon: Improves quality of life in Nicaragua.
• Samuel Thomas Jr.: Serves hot meals and hope.
• Honorable Mentions

ABOUT THE GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARDS

REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Awards program, celebrating its tenth year, recognizes REALTORS® who are making an extraordinary commitment to community service. Since 2000 the Good Neighbor Awards has honored nearly 100 REALTORS®, supporting their efforts to improve the quality of life for others.

The 2009 winners will be honored Nov. 14 during the REALTORS® Conference & Expo in San Diego. Each of their charitable organizations will receive a $10,000 grant and a $1,500 gift card from Good Neighbor sponsor Lowe’s. In addition, five Good Neighbor Honorable Mentions (page 38) will each receive $2,500 for their cause plus a $500 Lowe’s gift card.

Now past winners are mobilizing to nurture a new generation of good neighbors through Volunteering Works a mentoring and grant program.

Do you know a Good Neighbor? The nomination deadline for 2010 is May 21. Go to REALTOR.org/gna.