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!
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 Realty | Gene Mock, Keller Williams Realty – Leesburg |
| Dyana Clarke, BHHS / PenFed Realty | Sue Puleo, BHHS / PenFed Realty |
| Edna Cross, BHHS / PenFed Realty | Phyllis Stakem, RE/MAX Select Properties |
| Kelly Gaitten, BHHS / PenFed Realty | Ned 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 – Leesburg | Christine LeTourneau, Long & Foster One Loudoun |
| Matt Boyer, Keller Williams Loudoun Gateway | Debbie Meighan, Washington Fine Properties |
| Iris Burkhart, Century 21 Redwood | Karin Mercendetti, Keller Williams Realty |
| Jeddie Busch, Coldwell Banker – Reston | Emily Miller, Century 21 Redwood |
| Gina Chatham, Century 21 Redwood | Alison Mooney, Living Realty, LLC |
| Kristine Condie, Long & Foster One Loudoun | Gina Nelson, Pearson Smith Realty |
| Jaime Craddock, Century 21 Redwood | Diane Northern, Coldwell Banker Leesburg |
| Lisa Cromwell, RE/MAX Premier | Pat Patino, Long & Foster One Loudoun |
| Linda Culbert, Long & Foster – Leesburg | Nancy Pav, Century 21 Redwood |
| Kristen Develli, Keller Williams Loudoun Gateway | Heather Reeder, Century 21 Redwood |
| Adrianna Duggan, Coldwell Banker – Leesburg | Simon Reeder, Century 21 Redwood |
| Michael Elias, Century 21 Redwood | Ramona Rember, Keller Williams |
| Colleen Fox, Century 21 Redwood | Lauren Riner, Century 21 Redwood |
| Kelly Gaitten, BHHS Pen Fed Realty | Kathy Schofield, Summit Realtors |
| Ariana Gillette, Pearson Smith Realty | Maureen Sheridan, Century 21 Redwood |
| Tania Gonda, Weichert, REALTORS® | Tonya Spotts, Long & Foster Leesburg |
| Julie Hertel, Century 21 Redwood | Glenn Stakem, RE/MAX Select Properties |
| Laraine Homback, RE/MAX Select Properties | Kathleen Stakem, RE/MAX Select Properties |
| Lisa Jalufka, Century 21 New Millennium | Joy Thompson, Atoka Properties |
| Yvonne Jansen, Coldwell Banker – Leesburg | Lisa Thompson, Hunt Country Sotheby’s Intl. |
| Helen Johnson, Pearson Smith Realty | Mindy Thunman, RE/MAX Living |
| Kathy Jones, Long & Foster One Loudoun | Dawn Tollis, Century 21 Redwood |
| Gayle King, Century 21 Redwood | Roxanna Urban, Pearson Smith Realty |
| Brent Kohr, Century 21 New Millennium | Rebecca Vittitow, Century 21 Redwood |
| Mark Laing, BHHS PenFed Realty | Michael Wilson, eXp Realty LLC |
| Kevin LaRue, Century 21 Redwood | Charles 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 Redwood | Carol Kearney, Momentum Realty, LLC |
| Kamal Brar, Century 21 Redwood | Jeannette Kohlhaas, Keller Williams Loudoun Gateway |
| Sandy Brill, Century 21 Redwood | Lisa Kowalewski, Century 21 Redwood |
| Sharon Buchanan, RE/MAX Premier | Lindsay Lawlor, Jack Lawlor Realty Co. |
| Ian Bush, Keller Williams Loudoun Gateway | Johanna Lillard, Keller Williams Loudoun Gateway |
| Bob Butcher, BHHS PenFed Realty | David Massey, Century 21 Redwood |
| Ron Cawthorne, Century 21 Redwood | Lynne McCabe, Keller Williams Capital Properties |
| Rose Marie Chabaneix, Long & Foster Loudoun One | Josh McKim, Hunt Country Sotheby’s Intl. |
| Dyana Clarke, BHHS PenFed Realty | Bill Milletary, Century 21 Redwood |
| Jeanne Cooper, Century 21 Redwood | Marcelo Mori, Keller Williams Realty Dulles |
| Edna Cross, BHHS PenFed Realty | Paul Orphanides, Keller Williams Loudoun Gateway |
| Maureen Cunningham, Century 21 Redwood | Michelle Palomo, RE/MAX Select Properties, Inc. |
| Kelly Davis, Century 21 Redwood | PJ Riner, Century 21 Redwood |
| Geri Deane, McEnearney Associates | Pouya Safa, Century 21 Redwood |
| Bobbi Desai, Century 21 Redwood | McKay Sailer, Century 21 Redwood |
| Kay Dillon, Keller Williams Loudoun Gateway | Tracey Savage, Century 21 Redwood |
| Barbara Dugger, Century 21 Redwood | Rebecca Sims, Century 21 Redwood |
| Kelly Elson, Century 21 Redwood | Jennifer Solomon, Pearson Smith Realty |
| Chelsea Gabriella, Century 21 Redwood | Wayne Steadman, Century 21 Redwood |
| Michael Gardner, Century 21 Redwood | Christy Stuart, Keller Williams Loudoun Gateway |
| Christine Goodrum, Century 21 Redwood | Lynn Walloga, Real Living Reserve Realtors |
| Debra Hall, Century 21 Redwood | Holly Weatherwax, Momentum Realty, LLC |
| Francine Harmon, Century 21 Redwood | Hannah Won, Pearson Smith Realty |
| Jim Hollis, Century 21 Redwood | Dana 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.