Columbus REALTORS® has several award programs intended to recognize Central Ohio REALTORS® and real estate professionals for a number of noteworthy activities.
Sales Awards
Recognizes members who have achieved both in industry sales and service. Read more »
Lifetime Achievement Award
This is in recognition of outstanding sales production and a long-time commitment to Columbus REALTORS®. Read more »
Broker of the Year
Recognizes a REALTOR® Broker for their exemplary business experience, conduct, civic activity, and industry involvement. Read more»
Salesperson of the Year
Recognizes a REALTOR® Salesperson for their exemplary business experience, conduct, civic activity, and industry involvement. Read more»
Rupert "Twink" Starr Citizen of the Year
Recognizes a resident of Central Ohio for outstanding contributions to the welfare of the community. Read more»
Affiliate of the Year
Recognizes a Columbus REALTORS® Affiliate member for their exemplary business experience, conduct, civic activity and industry involvement. Read more»
Rising Star Award
Recognizes a newly licensed REALTOR® who is active in their community and association and has a history of sales transactions. Read more»
Joseph L. Mackinnon Instructor of the Year
Presented to recognize an individual who has significantly contributed to and exemplified leadership and service in real estate education. Read more»
Michael L. Jones Bridge Builder Award
Established in 2023, the “Michael L. Jones Bridge Builder Award” recognizes an individual who has not only championed diversity, equity, and inclusion within our Association but also who has taken purposeful and tangible action(s) that have produced positive outcome(s) in achieving/advancing the understanding of how diversity, equity, and inclusion positively impacts our culture at the Association and the practice of real estate. Read more»
Advocate of the Year
Established in 2025, the 'Advocate of the Year Award' recognizes a Columbus REALTORS® member who best personifies selflessness in grassroots advocacy, CORPAC fundraising, service to their profession, peers, and to the Association. Read more»
Commercial Awards
Several Awards are presented annually to members of the Columbus REALTORS® Commercial/Investment Section. Read more»
YPN Top Professionals Under 40 Award
Established in 2014, the Top Professionals Under 40 Award (previously the 10 Under 40 award) is given to Columbus REALTORS® under 40 who are successful in their real estate career and have demonstrated enthusiasm, innovation, and commitment to raising the bar in real estate. Read more»






