BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. – (Aug. 29, 2007) – The Summit Association of Realtors, in the heart of Colorado’s High Country, held their annual Installation Banquet for their incoming Board of Directors last week. At the event, Luxury Real Estate Board of Regents member, Bonnie Smith-Allen, ABR, CIPS, CRB, CRS, GRI, MRE was named 2007 REALTOR® of the Year. The award was given in recognition of her service and support to the Board of Directors, local, State and National Association members, and for service to the Summit County community. The REALTOR® of the Year Award is given to the member who has shown outstanding leadership, commitment, and skill in the real estate industry. Candidates are judged by contributions to the industry, outstanding qualities, and any additional factors that set the individual apart in the award year. “This honor is voted on by peers and competitors so it is very special to me,” Smith-Allen said.
At the awards ceremony, a video traced the highlights of Bonnie’s life so far, including her leadership and community service. Bruce F. Wolf, National Association of Realtors treasurer, and his wife Mary, flew in for the surprise presentation. Kit Cowperwaite, President of the Colorado Association of Realtors, also spoke about Bonnie's contributions to the REALTOR® organization.
Ms. Smith-Allen is owner and managing broker of Exclusive Mountain Retreats Real Estate in Breckenridge, Colo. Bonnie is presently serving the local Board as a state director, the Colorado Association of REALTORS® as vice president, and serves on several national committees. She is a Golden R donor for RPAC on the national level, as well as a member of the NAR President’s Circle. Last year she was one of 38 national “Ambassadors” to the New Orleans convention, working for 10 months on the effort to raise REALTOR® consciousness in the aftermath of Katrina. The event gathered 26,000 REALTOR® attendees, brought $34 million in revenue to the New Orleans community and resulted in 54 homes built in the Gulf Coast region.
Bruce F. Wolf, NAR treasurer, and his wife Mary, present Bonnie Smith-Allen with the 2007 REALTOR® of the Year award.