The REALTOR Spirit award is given to the REALTOR that consistently demonstrates the ideals that embody the very meaning of the term “REALTOR®”. The ideal nominee is an unsung hero within the real estate profession who supports other industry practitioners through actions, words and cooperation. Recipients are known for their strong professional ethics and willingness to go above and beyond in support of the association and the members. Honorees are known and respected for their optimism and enthusiasm, integrity and work ethic, and civic involvement, charitable contributions, and leadership in the local business community. Submit a nomination
The REALTOR Spirit award is given to the REALTOR that consistently demonstrates the ideals that embody the very meaning of the term “REALTOR®”. The ideal nominee is an unsung hero within the real estate profession who supports other industry practitioners through actions, words and cooperation. Recipients are known for their willingness to go above and beyond in support of the association and the members. This is a fairly new award with only Barbara Osborne and Peter West as past recipients.
Nick serves on several committees and is currently the Secretary/Treasurer on the Board of Directors and co-chair of the Finance and Investment Committee. He embodies the term REALTOR® and goes above in beyond to help his board and his colleagues. He is currently on the Professional Standards Committee and trained to serve on tribunals, appeal panels and also on the citation workgroup. He can be found at all Realtor Community Service events, tossing cornhole bags for charity, walking under our name in the Pittsfield parade and out at community events making our association shine. Nick epitomizes the REALTOR with spirit!
2021 REALTOR Spirit Award: Peter West
Peter has worked diligently as the MLS President, and MLS Past President for the last two years, to bring all the best benefits and policies to help our members thrive. He is a broker-owner of Bishop West Realty with offices in Adams and Pittsfield, an educator for the Berkshires, Massachusetts and nationwide real estate agents. Thanks to Peter we had our first, rousing music bingo fundraising event, raising thousands of dollars and establishing the Berkshire Housing Trust for emergency housing need for residents in crisis. Music bingo is just one of many examples of Peter’s efforts to bring our REALTOR family together and to highlight the best a REALTOR has to offer to the community. Peter serves on many committees to help guide the industry and is always there to help prep for events, sell raffle tickets, sponsors events, donates to Realtor causes, and we especially love how he promotes events and activities within his office and those he meets listing/showing homes. He even volunteers to help clean up after events and is always willing to offer his assistance in business or personal matters. He has been a trusted broker to help when others have hit hard times or have questions about best practices. Peter talks with passion about the real estate industry and is committed to bringing our industry to a higher level of professionalism.
2018 REALTOR Spirit Award: Barbara Osborne
Barbara Osborne was presented the REALTOR Spirit award to recognize her high ideals, optimism, enthusiasm, and a cooperative work ethic. Also for community involvement and support of our industry. No stranger to hard work in her business and her association, Barbara embodies the term Realtor Spirit – always working with a smile, kind word and passionate in her service to her clients. She is an extraordinary volunteer that has inspired others, has led the association and been named Realtor of the Year, and just this year graduated from the MAR Leadership Academy to continue to develop her skills in service to the Realtor name. She was recently elected to serve as Western Region Representative on the Massachusetts Executive Committee. She serves on many committees of the local association and is always relied upon to lend a hand at events, fundraisers and functions.,
2017 REALTOR Spirit Award: Cindy Poulin
Cindy Poulin, formerly of Alton & Westall Real Estate in Williamstown has been awarded the REALTOR® Spirit Award, having received an outstanding six nominations. In these, she was described as the epitome of REALTOR® spirit, hardworking, helpful, an utter enthusiast in all undertakings from real estate to sports, an incredible positive spirit, a motivator, and an inspiration. She serves on the MLS Board of Directors, Professional Standards Committee and has been trained by the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® as an Ombudsman. Cindy is involved with Habitat for Humanity, the Northern Chamber of Commerce and in various cultural activities outside of real estate. Cindy has inspired others to participate and serve the industry and is a strong voice for northern Berkshire Realtors.