Columbus REALTORS® Members Earn Top Honors at Ohio REALTORS® Conference

Columbus, Ohio (September 16, 2026)-- Columbus REALTORS® members received several of the state’s top honors during the Ohio REALTORS® Convention Annual Awards Night.

Tony Macaluso received the Political Coordinator Service Award, recognizing his advocacy work and efforts to strengthen the profession’s voice with lawmakers.

Andy Mills received the Mary L. Pollock Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring his longstanding commitment to advancing the real estate profession through leadership and service.

Erin Ogden Oxender was recognized for being the Columbus REALTOR® of the Year. She will also be honored at the Columbus REALTORS® Awards Gala in December.

The Columbus REALTORS® Young Professionals Network was named the 2026 YPN of the Year. This marks the third time in four years that Columbus REALTORS® has received the statewide honor, reflecting the group’s continued success in engaging members and developing future industry leaders.

Seven Columbus REALTORS® members were also inducted into the Ohio RPAC Hall of Honor in recognition of their lifetime investments:

• Cole Cannon, $15,000
• Joseph Jackson, $15,000
• Andy Mills, $15,000
• Jeremy Pape, $15,000
• Ian Thickstun, $25,000
• Buffie Patterson, $50,000
• Chris Reese, $50,000

Columbus REALTORS® members also earned two statewide leadership positions. Buffie Patterson won election as Ohio REALTORS® At-Large NAR Director, and Michael Jones was elected Ohio REALTORS® Treasurer for 2027.