This week, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) announced the launch of its Canadian Realtors Care Award 2025. The award recognizes the long-lasting impact of realtors nationwide who dedicate their time and efforts to charities and causes important to them.

Nominations are now open to recognize a realtor who has played a vital role in lifting their communities. The recipient of this year’s award will be announced at CREA’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

10th anniversary of the award

To celebrate the award’s 10th anniversary, the recipient will receive a $10,000 contribution to their charity of choice in their honour.

Latest recipient and past nominees

Since 2016, 10 realtors from five provinces have received the award, including 2024’s recipient, Kelly Byers of Woodstock, Ontario.

“It feels awesome to know that we are able to do so much for our community and for those who are struggling,” says Byers. “And it’s pretty cool to see how many realtors step up year after year.”

The award has also helped highlight the many stories of realtors across Canada who give back through their own charitable endeavors. Past nominees include Crystal Hung of Vancouver and Chris Dunlop of Toronto.

Nominations for the Canadian Realtors Care Award 2025 are open until Sunday, December 1, 2024. Learn more and nominate a realtor here.

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is announcing that nominations are now open for the Canadian Realtors Care Award 2024, presented by Realtor.ca. 

The annual award celebrates and acknowledges the efforts of realtors who have made significant contributions to their communities.

Since its inception in 2016, this national award program has recognized nine realtors across five provinces. 

2023 recipient 

Last year’s recipient was Dale Devereaux of Red Deer, Alta. His volunteer efforts include partnering with the Red Deer Food Bank, where he helped provide meals to nearly 30,000 Albertans through the “Feed a Family at Christmas” campaign. Additionally, Devereaux played a pivotal role in bringing a Ronald McDonald House to his community, actively participating in the search for an ideal location and helping to raise a remarkable $12.1 million within 15 months for the construction of the facility.

Submitting a nomination

To submit a nomination, you will need to provide a thorough history of your nominee’s community work, at least one letter of reference from a registered charity and supporting documentation, such as (but not limited to) media coverage, photos or social media posts.

The recipient of the Canadian Realtors Care Award 2024 will be unveiled at CREA’s Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 2024. This recipient’s favourite charity will also receive a $5,000 donation. 

All nominations must be received by Dec. 1, 2023, at 4 p.m. EST to be considered. Click here to learn more about the award and nominate a realtor.