Member Recognition

Recognition goes beyond celebrating your success in our industry – it builds your credibility and demonstrates to clients, peers and prospects that you are exceptional in your work. We recognize REALTOR® work at all levels – local, state and national.

NEXUS Awards

REALTOR® of the Year Award
This is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a REALTOR® by his peer group in recognition of outstanding contribution to the Association and the industry. A Committee is formed at the association to choose the winner. This name will also be sent onto NJR as NEXUS' choice for NJ REALTOR® of the Year.

Congratulations to 2019 recipient: Nicole Sabarese, RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay, Forked River

Affiliate of the Year Award
This is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon Affiliate members by his peer group in recognition of outstanding contribution to the Association and the industry. A committee is formed at the association to choose the winner.

Congratulations to 2019 recipients: Adam Lepore (Toms River location) and Tyler Ardron (Cherry Hill location)

REALTOR® Spirit Award
This award is presented to the NEXUS members who exemplify the highest ethical level of professionalism and promotes being a REALTOR® and using REALTOR® services to assist the community. This award is not based on sales dollars or experience and is open to all member REALTOR® agents. Nominations are submitted by peers and the recipient chosen by the NEXUS REALTOR® Recognition Committee is the one who best meets the criteria.

Congratulations to 2019 recipients: Kathleen McDonald (Cherry Hill location) and Susan Lucas-Sterling (Toms River location)

Rising Star Award
This award is presented to the NEXUS members who exemplify strength in becoming a leader in the real estate industry and the community. One who takes initiative to join other groups to enhance themselves and help influence their peers towards a new way of thinking and working. This award is not based on sales dollars or experience and is open to all member REALTOR® agents. Nominations are submitted by peers and the recipient chosen by the NEXUS REALTOR® Recognition Committee is the one who best meets the criteria.

Congratulations to 2019 recipients: Scott Zielinski (Cherry Hill location) and Raymond Barton (Toms River location)

Quarterly Superstar/Superior Performer Award
This award recognizes agents with the highest production levels each quarter in the Burlington/Camden area. A quarterly recognition program is being developed for Ocean County. Click to view award criteria and apply for 2020 3rd quarter award - deadline is Friday, October 23, 2020.   pdf Application SuperStar 3rd QTR 2020 (147 KB)

New Jersey REALTORS® Awards

New Jersey REALTORS® Circle of Excellence® Sales Award

NJR Circle of Excellence Sales Award® is presented annually in conjunction with the New Jersey REALTORS®. The state-wide award recognizes outstanding listing and sales achievement by REALTORS®.

2020 Application is open now - click here for more information.  Deadline is January 8, 2021.

2020 minimum requirements for each level are as follows:

Dollar & Unit Method

Bronze: $2.5 Million     15 units min.
Silver:   $6.5 Million      20 units min.
Gold:    $12 Million       25 units min.
Platinum: $20 Million    30 units min.

Strictly Unit Method 30 units 70 units 90 units 125 units

Click to view 2019 recipients:

Burlington and Camden Counties 

pdf Platinum (6 KB)

pdf Gold (6 KB)

pdf Silver (8 KB)

pdf Bronze  (12 KB)

Ocean County

pdf Platinum (5 KB)

pdf Gold (5 KB)

pdf Silver (6 KB)

pdf Bronze (7 KB)

2019 Recipients, click here to access and download logos to promote your award.

New Jersey REALTORS® Distinguished Sales Club Award

Presented annually in conjunction with the New Jersey Association of REALTORS®, the state-wide program recognizes members who have received the Million Dollar Sales Club Award/Circle of Excellence Award for 10 or more years.

  pdf Burlington and Camden Counties 2019 Recipients (5 KB)

  pdf Ocean County 2019 Recipients (5 KB)

New Jersey REALTORS® Quarter Century Award

The Quarter Century Club honors board members who have served as REALTORS® faithfully for 25 years. Please send all applications to the attention of Franceska at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Congratulations to 2019 recipients: Jeffrey Bisk, Dawn Bricker, Gail Cahill, Ellen Conti, MaryAnn D'Agostino, Steven Dooling, David Hargrave, Kelly Manning-McKay, William Muldoon, Jr., Juanita Negron, Linda Wilhelm

NAR Recognition

REALTOR® Emeritus Status
This award recognizes REALTORS® who have been members of the National Association of REALTORS® for 40 or more years (non-consecutive). April 2, 2020 is the deadline to apply to receive recognition for Emeritus Status at the REALTORS® Legislative Meeting and Trade Expo in Washington, D.C.

Congratulations to 2019 recipients: Brenda Arch, Nicholas Bissell, Joseph DeYonker, Susan Levine, Dennis Lynch, Alfred J. Sica, Jr., Fay Smith, Daniel Taylor, Randall Vickery