SCAAR Member Awards Home > SCAAR Member Awards Awards are presented to the recipients at the SCAAR Holiday Party each year! cLICK HERE TO NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR AN AWARD SCAAR AwardsDescriptionCommunity Service AwardHonors a SCAAR Member for their role as a community volunteer outside of the real estate profession to enhance the quality of life in our community. Actively involved in mulitiple fields of service.Distinguished Service AwardHonors a SCAAR Member who has demonstrated outstanding service to the association – notable contributions in local association activity and/or MNR activity. Preferred Partner of the Year AwardHonors an individual Preferred Partner Member who has consitently offered support to guarantee the success of SCAAR programs, projects and goals. Actively participates on a committee and/or task force. REALTOR of the Year AwardHonors a SCAAR Member who has displayed the highest commitment to professional growth and pride in SCAAR through association and community involvement. Good Neighbor AwardHonors a SCAAR Member that has made a significant impact as a volunteer for a 501(c)3 non-profit organzation that improves the liveability of a community.Lifetime AchievementHonors a SCAAR Member who as been a member for at least 25 years, served on committees and the Board of Directors and significantly impacted our Association with their leadership and participation. 2024 REALTOR® of the Year Award RecipientJan CookRE/MAX Results 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award RecipientSusanne BarkalowBarkalow Appraisals 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award RecipientRoger HallerHaller Realty 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award RecipientCory EhlertCentral MN Realty 2024 Distinguished Service Award RecipientChristina CliftonCentral MN Realty 2024 Community Service Award RecipientLynne CrandallPremier Real Estate Services 2024 Preferred Partner of the Year Award RecipientAmber LaudenbachHomeowners Financial Group 2024 Good Neighbor Award RecipientNora JobEdina Realty 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award RecipientGreg WojtowiczEdina Realty 2023 REALTOR® of the Year Award RecipientMary Ellen RichterKerber Castle Realty Group 2023 Good Neighbor Award RecipientCourtney StudenskiVoigtJohnson 2023 Distinguished Service Award RecipientNeil TheisenCentral MN Realty 2023 Community Service Award RecipientNora JobEdina Realty 2023 Community Service Award RecipientSandy HarrisonColdwell Banker Realty 2023 Preferred Partner of the Year Award RecipientLynn DirkesMagnifi Financial Credit Union 2022 Awards were presented at the SCAAR Holiday Party on January 6, 2023. Congratulations to the recipients! REALTOR® of the Year Kelly Schepers Premier Real Estate Services Community Service Courtney Studenski VoigtJohnson Distinguished Service Randy Warzecha Riverside Realty of MN Preferred Partner of the Year Sander Anderson Bremer Bank Good Neighbor Tara Bayerl RE/MAX Results Lifetime Achievement Debbie Niemeyer Coldwell Banker Realty Awards for REALTOR®of the Year, Distinguished Service Award, Community Service Award and Preferred Partner of the Year were presented at the SCAAR Holiday Party January 7, 2022. 2021 REALTOR® of the Year Award RecipientNancy CostanzoPremier Real Estate Services 2021 Community Service Award RecipientTara BayerlRE/MAX Results 2021 Distinguished Service Award RecipientJackie PozorskiEdina Realty 2021 Preferred Partner of the Year Award RecipientBridget VeeThe Title Team 2021 Good Neighbor Award RecipientsChuck Zwilling and Becca RuegemerRE/MAX Results Awards for REALTOR®of the Year, Distinguished Service Award, Community Service Award and Affiliate of the Year. 2020 REALTOR® of the Year Award RecipientJason TangenShrewd Real Estate 2020 Community Service Award RecipientKelley HolmesEdina Realty 2020 Distinguished Service Award RecipientKelly SchepersPremier Real Estate Services 2020 Preferred Partner of the Year Award RecipientJake MuellerHomeowners Financial Group Awards for REALTOR®of the Year, Distinguished Service Award, Community Service Award and Affiliate of the Year were presented at the SCAAR Holiday Party January 24, 2020. 2019 REALTOR® of the Year Award RecipientRandy WarzechaRiverside Realty of Little Falls 2019 Community Service Award RecipientChuck Zwilling and Becca RuegemerRE/MAX Results 2019 Distinguished Service Award RecipientLuAnn PoppColdwell Banker Burnet 2019 Affiliate of the Year Award RecipientDan GroebnerFairway Independent Mortgage Awards for REALTOR®of the Year, Distinguished Service Award, Community Service Award and Affiliate of the Year were presented at the SCAAR Holiday Party November 30, 2018. 2018 REALTOR® of the Year Award RecipientDona LamphereColdwell Banker Realty 2018 Community Service Award RecipientJohn PearsonPremier Real Estate Services 2018 Distinguished Service Award RecipientJason MillerPremier Real Estate Services 2018 Affiliate of the Year Award RecipientLouAnn PetersonBankVista Awards for REALTOR®of the Year, Distinguished Service Award, Community Service Award, Affiliate of the Year and Lifetime Achievement were presented at the SCAAR Holiday Party December 1, 2017. 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award RecipientTodd EdstromColdwell Banker Realty 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award RecipientCy Kuefler, Jr. Castle Realty 2017 REALTOR® of the Year Award RecipientLuAnn PoppColdwell Banker Realty 2017 Community Service Award RecipientChris JacquesPremier Real Estate Services 2017 Distinguished Service Award RecipientSusanne BarkalowBarkalow Appraisals 2017 Affiliate of the Year Award RecipientGreg TheisGET Home Inspections Awards for REALTOR®of the Year, Distinguished Service Award, Community Service Award and Affiliate of the Year were presented at the SCAAR Holiday Party December 2, 2016. 2016 REALTOR® of the Year Award RecipientCy Kuefler, Jr.RE/MAX Results 2016 Community Service Award RecipientJerry WesthoffEdina Realty 2016 Distinguished Service Award RecipientBecca RuegemerRE/MAX Results 2016 Affiliate of the Year Award RecipientJodi KeehrCompeer Financial Click here for a complete list of award recipients. Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients The Lifetime Achievement Award honors a SCAAR member who has displayed the highest commitment to professional growth and pride in SCAAR through Association and community involvement. This award is prestigious, highly honored and given only when minimum criteria elements are achieved. 1997Betty Lou BergVal HenningDorothy Lauermann1998Paul HergesPearlie Pazdernek1999Don Lundgren 2000Clarence Rueter2001 Russ Portele2002Cheryl Ostlund2003Fred Herges2004Bob Faundeen2005Mark Olson 2006Sharyn Clark2008Anne First2012Gwen Wampach2013Rhonda Green2017Todd EdstromCy Kuefler, Jr.2022Debbie Niemeyer2023Greg Wojtowicz2024Susanne BarkalowRoger HallerCory Ehlert