The 2025 NC REALTORS® Convention was an inspiring celebration of excellence, recognizing REALTORS® across North Carolina for their dedication, leadership, and service to the profession. From the prestigious REALTOR® of the Year honor to awards celebrating innovation and community impact, this year’s recipients exemplify what it means to serve with integrity and purpose.

2025 REALTOR® of the Year: Maren Brisson-Kuester
The highest honor of the evening, the 2025 REALTOR® of the Year award, was presented to Maren Brisson-Kuester of the Canopy REALTOR® Association. Maren’s outstanding professionalism, leadership, and commitment to serving her clients and community have made her a respected voice in North Carolina real estate. Her dedication reflects the highest ideals of the REALTOR® profession.

Hall of Fame Inductees
This year’s Hall of Fame inductees were honored for their exceptional service, influence, and long-term contributions to the real estate industry in North Carolina. Congratulations to:

• Brooke Cashion – Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS®
• Kathryn Carpenter – Greensboro Regional REALTORS® Association

Property Management Division Hall of Fame Inductee
The Property Management Division Hall of Fame celebrates those who have made significant contributions to the property management field. This year, we honor:

• Rebecca Hedgecock – High Point Regional Association of REALTORS®
  • Her leadership and commitment to excellence have strengthened the professionalism of property management across the state.

Regional Service Awards
The Regional Service Awards recognize REALTORS® who have gone above and beyond to serve their regions and communities. The 2025 honorees are:

• Sheila Knight – Region 1, Jacksonville Board of REALTORS®
• Bob Bates – Region 2, Cape Fear REALTORS®
• Laurie Linder – Region 3, Longleaf Pine REALTORS®
• Marvette Artis – Region 5, Greensboro Regional REALTORS® Association

These individuals have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to their local associations and the broader real estate community.

Appraiser of the Year: Peter Gallo
The Appraiser of the Year Award was presented to Peter Gallo of the Canopy REALTOR® Association for his professionalism, integrity, and commitment to excellence in real estate appraisal.

Innovation & Entrepreneurial Award: Guy McCook
Guy McCook of Cape Fear REALTORS® was recognized with the Innovation & Entrepreneurial Award for his forward-thinking approach and creative contributions that continue to move the industry forward.

Champion Award: Alison Sink
The Champion Award was presented to Alison Sink of the Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS® in recognition of her advocacy, leadership, and service to the profession and her community.

Ben Ball Community Service Award: Tim Mock
Tim Mock of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® received the Ben Ball Community Service Award for his outstanding dedication to community involvement and volunteerism. His work continues to make a meaningful impact beyond the real estate industry.

Committee Member of the Year: Michelle Roberts
Michelle Roberts of Cape Fear REALTORS® was named Committee Member of the Year, honoring her invaluable contributions, active involvement, and commitment to advancing the mission of NC REALTORS®.

The NC REALTORS® Convention 2025 was a celebration of excellence, service, and leadership. Congratulations to all of this year’s award winners for their remarkable achievements and for setting the standard of professionalism in real estate across North Carolina.