2018 Awards: DAAR REALTORS® and Affiliates Honored

The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® recognized several REALTORS® who reached exceptional levels in the real estate industry in 2018. They were honored and celebrated at the DAAR REALTOR® Awards Reception on Thursday, March 8, 2019, at the 1757 Golf Club in Ashburn.  View the pictures from the event.

The awards include the annual REALTOR® of the Year, Jeanette Newton Community Leadership Award, and members in the Circle of Excellence. DAAR also announced recipients of the Rookie of the Year, Affiliate of the Year, and Production, Anniversary, and Special Recognition Awards.

Congratulations to DAAR REALTOR® of the Year – Holly Weatherwax!

DAAR Award Recipients

Photo: Krissy Jenkins, Laurie MacNaughton, Atlantic Coast Mortgage, Holly Weatherwax, 2019 DAAR President Phyllis Stakem, and Kaylie WeatherwaxThis prestigious honor is awarded to the REALTOR® who excels in serving the real estate profession and community. DAAR is proud to select Holly Weatherwax as the 2018 DAAR REALTOR® of the Year. Weatherwax epitomizes the REALTOR® Spirit through her leadership, commitment to professional development and educational excellence; advocacy at the local, state, and national level; and dedication to the industry and community involvement.

Weatherwax is a REALTOR® with Momentum Realty and served as the 2018 DAAR President. She has been a DAAR member for sixteen years. “It is an honor and a privilege to receive this award,” said Weatherwax. “When I was selected as President of DAAR, I vowed to ensure that the REALTORS® had a voice at the local, state, and national levels on issues that affect our business, homeownership, and property rights.” Weatherwax’s ability to communicate and advocate on behalf of DAAR with government officials, regional association partners, and industry vendors played a key role in advancing the real estate industry and ensuring that DAAR members are the premier REALTORS® for their clients.

“I have known Holly for many years,” said Phyllis Stakem, 2019 DAAR President. “She has always strived for the highest ethical standards and demonstrated that true success comes from excellent relationships with fellow agents, clients, and customers.” Weatherwax is a previous Circle of Excellence Award winner and has given countless hours of volunteer work on behalf of DAAR.

Jeanette Newton Community Leadership Award 
The Jeanette Newton Community Leadership Award recognizes REALTORS® and Affiliates who have made an extraordinary commitment to improving the quality of life in their communities through their volunteer work. The recipient portrays a dedication to leadership, community and public service, humanitarianism and courage. A contribution to a charity or organization of the winner’s choice will be made in the winner’s name.

The recipient of this award is Gwen Pangle with Pangle and Associates. For almost twenty years, Pangle has voluntarily worked to advance public policies that build strong communities, protect property interests, and promote a vibrant business environment. Leesburg’s First Friday is just one example of the impact Pangle has had locally. “Gwen is strong volunteer leader whose impact can be felt locally, statewide, and even nationally,” said Stakem. “We are very fortunate to have her here at DAAR.”

The organization chosen by Pangle is Mobile Hope of Loudoun. $500 will be donated in her name.

The Jeanette Newton Community Leadership Award was established in honor of Jeanette Newton, who served as the Chief Executive Officer of DAAR from 1991-2016. Newton initiated several community service programs for the Association including the Habitat/RPAC Golf Tournament, Rebuilding Together/Christmas in April, Charity Auction and DAAR member participation in the Babe Ruth World Series. She served on various board and commissions including Loudoun Habitat for Humanity, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Loudoun Board of Equalization.

Special Recognition Award
A Special Recognition Award was given to Lars Henriksen, Century 21 Redwood Realty, for his tireless dedication to advocacy on behalf of the real estate industry and the future of Loudoun County. In 2016, Henriksen was appointed as the DAAR representative on the Envision Loudoun Stakeholders Committee and helped design a growth plan for that takes into consideration balanced growth and housing opportunities.

Circle of Excellence
The DAAR Circle of Excellence recognizes REALTORS® who achieve the highest level of professionalism in terms of community service, education and industry involvement, and business accomplishments.

Bob Butcher, BHHS / PenFed RealtyGene Mock, Keller Williams Realty – Leesburg
Dyana Clarke, BHHS / PenFed RealtySue Puleo, BHHS / PenFed Realty
Edna Cross, BHHS / PenFed RealtyPhyllis Stakem, RE/MAX Select Properties
Kelly Gaitten, BHHS / PenFed RealtyNed Stock, BHHS / PenFed Realty
Tania Gonda, Weichert, REALTORS®Holly Weatherwax, Momentum Realty

 

Top Producer of the Year
The Top Producer of the Year is awarded to Charles Witt, NOVA Home Hunters Realty, Ashburn. Witt achieved this distinction by generating the largest sales volume of all DAAR members in 2018.

Top Producers – Individuals – $6,000,000 +

Marcia Babashanian, Coldwell Banker – LeesburgChristine LeTourneau, Long & Foster One Loudoun
Matt Boyer, Keller Williams Loudoun GatewayDebbie Meighan, Washington Fine Properties
Iris Burkhart, Century 21 RedwoodKarin Mercendetti, Keller Williams Realty
Jeddie Busch, Coldwell Banker – RestonEmily Miller, Century 21 Redwood
Gina Chatham, Century 21 RedwoodAlison Mooney, Living Realty, LLC
Kristine Condie, Long & Foster One LoudounGina Nelson, Pearson Smith Realty
Jaime Craddock, Century 21 RedwoodDiane Northern, Coldwell Banker Leesburg
Lisa Cromwell, RE/MAX PremierPat Patino, Long & Foster One Loudoun
Linda Culbert, Long & Foster – LeesburgNancy Pav, Century 21 Redwood
Kristen Develli, Keller Williams Loudoun GatewayHeather Reeder, Century 21 Redwood
Adrianna Duggan, Coldwell Banker – LeesburgSimon Reeder, Century 21 Redwood
Michael Elias, Century 21 RedwoodRamona Rember, Keller Williams
Colleen Fox, Century 21 RedwoodLauren Riner, Century 21 Redwood
Kelly Gaitten, BHHS Pen Fed RealtyKathy Schofield, Summit Realtors
Ariana Gillette, Pearson Smith RealtyMaureen Sheridan, Century 21 Redwood
Tania Gonda, Weichert, REALTORS®Tonya Spotts, Long & Foster Leesburg
Julie Hertel, Century 21 RedwoodGlenn Stakem, RE/MAX Select Properties
Laraine Homback, RE/MAX Select PropertiesKathleen Stakem, RE/MAX Select Properties
Lisa Jalufka, Century 21 New MillenniumJoy Thompson, Atoka Properties
Yvonne Jansen, Coldwell Banker – LeesburgLisa Thompson, Hunt Country Sotheby’s Intl.
Helen Johnson, Pearson Smith RealtyMindy Thunman, RE/MAX Living
Kathy Jones, Long & Foster One LoudounDawn Tollis, Century 21 Redwood
Gayle King, Century 21 RedwoodRoxanna Urban, Pearson Smith Realty
Brent Kohr, Century 21 New MillenniumRebecca Vittitow, Century 21 Redwood
Mark Laing, BHHS PenFed RealtyMichael Wilson, eXp Realty LLC
Kevin LaRue, Century 21 RedwoodCharles Witt, NoVA Home Hunters Realty
Jackie Lawlor, Jack Lawlor Realty Co.Peggy Yee, Frankly Realtors
Laura Lawlor, Jack Lawlor Realty Co. Gene Mock, Keller Williams Realty – Leesburg

 

Top Producers – Individuals – $3,000,000-$5,999,999

Rafael Antuna, Century 21 RedwoodCarol Kearney, Momentum Realty, LLC
Kamal Brar, Century 21 RedwoodJeannette Kohlhaas, Keller Williams Loudoun Gateway
Sandy Brill, Century 21 RedwoodLisa Kowalewski, Century 21 Redwood
Sharon Buchanan, RE/MAX PremierLindsay Lawlor, Jack Lawlor Realty Co.
Ian Bush, Keller Williams Loudoun GatewayJohanna Lillard, Keller Williams Loudoun Gateway
Bob Butcher, BHHS PenFed RealtyDavid Massey, Century 21 Redwood
Ron Cawthorne, Century 21 RedwoodLynne McCabe, Keller Williams Capital Properties
Rose Marie Chabaneix, Long & Foster Loudoun OneJosh McKim, Hunt Country Sotheby’s Intl.
Dyana Clarke, BHHS PenFed RealtyBill Milletary, Century 21 Redwood
Jeanne Cooper, Century 21 RedwoodMarcelo Mori, Keller Williams Realty Dulles
Edna Cross, BHHS PenFed RealtyPaul Orphanides, Keller Williams Loudoun Gateway
Maureen Cunningham, Century 21 RedwoodMichelle Palomo, RE/MAX Select Properties, Inc.
Kelly Davis, Century 21 RedwoodPJ Riner, Century 21 Redwood
Geri Deane, McEnearney AssociatesPouya Safa, Century 21 Redwood
Bobbi Desai, Century 21 RedwoodMcKay Sailer, Century 21 Redwood
Kay Dillon, Keller Williams Loudoun GatewayTracey Savage, Century 21 Redwood
Barbara Dugger, Century 21 RedwoodRebecca Sims, Century 21 Redwood
Kelly Elson, Century 21 RedwoodJennifer Solomon, Pearson Smith Realty
Chelsea Gabriella, Century 21 RedwoodWayne Steadman, Century 21 Redwood
Michael Gardner, Century 21 RedwoodChristy Stuart, Keller Williams Loudoun Gateway
Christine Goodrum, Century 21 RedwoodLynn Walloga, Real Living Reserve Realtors
Debra Hall, Century 21 RedwoodHolly Weatherwax, Momentum Realty, LLC
Francine Harmon, Century 21 RedwoodHannah Won, Pearson Smith Realty
Jim Hollis, Century 21 RedwoodDana Wright, Century 21 Redwood
Noel Igot, Keller Williams Loudoun Gateway

 

Top Producer Team of the Year
Jean Garrell and the Garrell Group, Keller Williams Realty, Leesburg
Jean Garrell, Mark Garrell, Debbie Buckley, Ronda Hardison, Lisa Krnich, Ruth-Anne Hrebenach, and Marie Curtis.

Top Producer Teams
The Ashburn Team, RE/MAX Select Properties Inc.
Michelle Palomo, Mike Severin

The Bob Caines Team, RE/MAX Select Properties Inc.
Bob Caines, Laraine Hombach

Carolyn Young Team, RE/MAX Premier
Elaine Morgan, Hans Schenk, Joan Seal, Carolyn Young

Extraordinary Transitions Team, Long & Foster Real Estate
Pamela Jones, Dave Jones, Shirley Vestal

The Garrell Group, Keller Williams Realty Leesburg
Debbie Buckley, Marie Curtis, Jean Garrell, Mark Garrell, Ronda Hardison, Ruth-Anne Hrebenach, Lisa Krnich

The Greg Wells Team, Keller Williams Realty Loudoun Gateway
Alex Ackermann, Lori Conroy, Jacque Duffner, Paul Orphanides, Tendai Phiri, Kris Reed, Rob Rocheford, John Sinnott, Greg Wells

Hannan-Moody Team, Century 21 Redwood
Meredith Hannan, Kristin Moody

Kathy Colville and Associates, Century 21 Redwood
Kathy Colville, Lori Coyne, Charlotte Ferrigno, Maggie Gessner, Lisa Glikbarg, Bob Little, Brandon Patrick

Kim Barber Group, eXp Realty
Christine Adkins, Kim Barber, Kelly Krogmann, Patrick Levy

The Lutkins Group, Keller Williams Realty Dulles
Judy Haynes, Donna Lutkins, Sharon Rukes, Mike Seidl, Nick Lutkins

Marlene Baugh Team, Long & Foster Real Estate
Randy Baugh, Marlene Baugh, Mary Anne Carbone, Anita D’Ermes, Patricia Sellers, Scotti Sellers

NoVA Home Hunters, NOVA Home Hunters Realty
Brenda Miller, Teresa Osborn, Cynthia Portillo, Scott White, Amanda White, Charles Witt, May Lee Witt

Premier Team, LLC, Keller Williams Realty Leesburg
Gene Mock, Monica Mock

Summit Realtors
Kathy Schofield, Frank Schofield

Rookie of the Year
The 2018 Rookie of the Year is awarded to Matt Boyer, Keller Williams – Loudoun Gateway. Boyer achieved excellence in his first full year of becoming a REALTOR®.

Affiliate of the Year
The 2018 Affiliate of the Year is awarded to John Slye, Fidelity Bank Mortgage. Slye demonstrated strong involvement with DAAR’s activities, including participating in numerous DAAR activities, community service, and training activities.

Educator of the Year
The 2018 Educator of the Year is awarded to Aimee Waltz, Fidelity Bank Mortgage. As a DAAR instructor, Waltz made significant contributions and exemplified leadership and service in real estate education.

Anniversary – 50 Years as a DAAR Member
Edna Cross, BHHS / PenFed Realty

Anniversary – 40 Years as a DAAR Member
Eleanor Schlosser, BHHS / PenFed Realty
Helena Talbot, BHHS / PenFed Realty

Anniversary – 30 Years as a DAAR Member
Jane Burnett, BHHS / PenFed Realty
Trudy Fields, BHHS / PenFed Realty
Kelly Gaitten, BHHS / PenFed Realty
Lindsay Hope, BHHS / PenFed Realty
Kathy Jones, Long & Foster One Loudoun
Glen Poe, BHHS / PenFed Realty

Anniversary – 25 Years as a DAAR Member
Marlene Baugh, Long & Foster One Loudoun
Jack Ferguson, BHHS / PenFed Realty
Janeen Marconi, Hunt Country Sotheby’s

Anniversary – 20 Years as a DAAR Member
Sharon Buchanan, RE/MAX Premier
Bob Butcher, BHHS / PenFed Realty
Marcia Faircloth, BHHS / PenFed Realty
Julie Krone, BHHS / PenFed Realty

Anniversary – 15 Years as a DAAR Member
Lisa Cromwell, RE/MAX Premier
Chada Davis, BHHS / PenFed Realty
Carol Kearney, Momentum Realty
Holly Loving, BHHS / PenFed Realty
Scotti Sellers, Atoka Properties
Chris Shand, BHHS / PenFed Realty
Ned Stock, BHHS / PenFed Realty
Ken Turner, BHHS / PenFed Realty

Anniversary – 10 Years as a DAAR Member
Laura Audi, BHHS / PenFed Realty
Bill Burgin, BHHS / PenFed Realty
Dyana Clarke, BHHS / PenFed Realty
Kristine Condie, Long & Foster One Loudoun
Shelagh LaBiche, BHHS / PenFed Realty
Gene Mock, Keller Williams – Leesburg
Tracy Monson, BHHS Pend Fed Realty

The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) is The Association of Choice for Real Estate Professionals™ in the Northern Virginia area.  Founded in 1962, DAAR works to safe guard and advance the mutual interests of the public, property owners, and real estate professionals for real estate-related matters.