(Left to Right:  Heidi Rodriquez, Morgan Cannady, Kris Cannady, Rosie Harmon, Antoinette Baca, Tracy Venturi)

Kris Cannady is named 2022 REALTOR® of the Year 

On Friday, March 10th, GAAR held its Annual Awards Gala to honor member achievements for 2022. The evening was hosted by 2022 GAAR President, Bridget Gilbert and 2023 GAAR President, Carrie Traub at the Marriott Pyramid North.

More than 425 Members registered to celebrate the evening 'en blanc' with food, beverages, prizes, and live jazz.

Congratulations to our Awards Gala Winners!
Watch the Gala Program replay.

2022 REALTOR® of the Year

One of the highest honors a member can receive during their real estate career, the REALTOR® of the Year Award acknowledges a member who has actively contributed to the success of both the REALTOR® organization and the industry, as well as exemplifies professionalism while serving the Greater Albuquerque community.     

• Kris Cannaday, Ida Kelly Realtors

Doyle Pargin Lifetime Achievement Award

The Doyle Pargin Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes longevity and achievement in the profession, service to the industry, and model professionalism.

• Rosie Harmon, Coldwell Banker Legacy

Sales Manager of the Year

This honor recognizes a member who is an expert in the field who provides leadership, training, coaching, managing risk and is a role model to other brokers.

• Tracy Venturi, Keller Williams

Salesperson of the Year

This award recognizes a member who achieved a notable level of production, volunteered at the Association, and exemplifies professionalism.

• Morgan Cannaday, Ida Kelly Realtors

Rookie of the Year

This honor recognizes a new broker to the field who has had an outstanding first year in production.

• Heidi Rodriguez, Coldwell Banker Legacy

GAAR Affiliate of the Year

This award recognizes a Blue Door Affiliate who has gone above and beyond to serve GAAR and it's members.

• Antoinette Baca, Farmers Insurance

GAAR Family Scholarship Recipients

This scholarship is awarded to family members who have just begun a career in real estate and are new members of GAAR and SWMLS.

• Nicole Greif, Realty One of New Mexico
• Joseph Kieckhefer, EXP Realty

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VIEW the digital version of the Awards Gala Program

Special thanks to the GAAR & SWMLS Board, Awards Gala Selection Committees, LEAP Committee, Sponsors, and GAAR Staff who made the Gala so successful!

 Award Gala Sponsors

PLATINUM

Nusenda Credit Union

GOLD

American Escrow
Fairway Independent Mortgage
Legacy Mortgage
 Pop-A-Lock of Albuquerque
 Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union  
 Zsako Home Inspections  

SILVER

GAAR Affiliate Members
Bank of Albuquerque Mortgage
Fidelity National Title
Hakes Brothers
Kirtland Credit Union
Maddox Management
My Auction Addiction
Realty One of New Mexico
ShowingTime+

BRONZE

Old Republic Title
Waterstone Mortgage

COPPER

Premier Nationwide Lending

PHOTOGRAPHY

Servant 360° Real Estate Marketing