Columbus, Ohio – At the 2025 Columbus REALTORS® Awards Gala, 2010 President Sue Lusk-Gleich was presented with the inaugural Advocate of the Year award.

The award was established annually to honor a Columbus REALTORS® member who exemplifies selflessness through grassroots advocacy, CORPAC fundraising, and service to their profession, peers, and the Association.

Sue Lusk-Gleich has embodied these qualities throughout her esteemed career. She consistently emphasizes the significance of giving back via civic involvement and community service. Her commitment to the industry through mentorship, education, and advocacy has established her as a role model for countless individuals.

Sue served as president of Columbus REALTORS in 2010. She co-founded the Ohio Realtors Leadership Academy and has received the Mary L. Pollock Lifetime Achievement Award. Recently, she surpassed $100,000 in contributions to the NAR RPAC Hall of Fame.

“She has a clear understanding of how political decisions at the local level influence change all the way to Washington D.C.,” said Columbus REALTORS President Buffie Patterson. “She never misses an opportunity to advocate for our profession and is always there to educate our new REALTORS about the importance of having a ‘Seat at the Table’.”

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