On May 2, I joined more than 300 industry professionals at the ABoR Industry Awards Enchanted Garden Gala at Kalahari Resort. Together we celebrated the outstanding Industry Awards finalists and winners during an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration and excellence.
These remarkable individuals have raised the bar in our industry through unwavering dedication, innovation, and hard work—and it was an honor to recognize their efforts and passion. I'm thrilled to share the 13 extraordinary
2024 ABoR Industry Awards winners:
Affiliate of the Year: Shelton Green, Amplify Credit Union
Community Service Award: David Schneider, Revel Property Group at eXp Realty
Educator of the Year: Amber Brown, White Label Realty
Ethics Award: Job Hammond, Dash Realty
The Team Award 2-5 Agents: Keenan Group, Compass
The Team Award 6-10 Agents: Landy Frost Group, Compass
Manager of the Year: Sunny Tracey, Spyglass Realty
Broker of the Year: 1-50 Agents: Aaron Mullens, The Mullens Group
Broker of the Year 51+: Romeo Manzanilla, Christie's International Real Estate Lonestar
Rookie of the Year: Laura Stromberg Hoke, eXp Realty
Salesperson of the Year: Wade Giles, The Giles Group at Compass
REALTOR® of the Year: Dave Kapur, All City Real Estate
Iconic Changemaker: Anne Wheeler, Gottesman Residential Real Estate
Congratulations to all the winners! To learn more and see photos from the event, visit UnlockMLS.com/Awards.
Upcoming Events + Key Dates
A few things to have on your radar this May:
2026 Boards of Directors Applications Close May 31
Volunteering and serving on the Unlock MLS & ABoR Boards of Directors has elevated my leadership skills and given me greater insight into the industry. Now it's your time! Help shape one of the nation's most innovative MLSs and Associations by applying to serve on the 2026 Boards of Directors! Applications are open through May 31 at UnlockMLS.com/Lead. Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to grow, lead, and make industry connections!
TREPAC Best Summer Ever Auction* – May 20-22
ABoR Advocacy is hosting its annual three-day Best Summer Ever Auction online this May, exclusively for REALTOR® members. It's your chance to score fun summer gear while supporting TREPAC! Preview items and place your bids starting May 20 at UnlockMLS.com/SummerAuction.
TREPAC Movie Night* – May 22
Join ABoR Advocacy for TREPAC Movie Night at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar for an exclusive movie premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning! Support a great cause while watching this exclusive showing! Register at UnlockMLS.com/event/trepac-movie-night.
*Federal law prohibits soliciting contributions from individuals who are not REALTOR® members. Information disseminated in the public domain about TREPAC might be considered a solicitation, therefore investments received from non-REALTOR® members through this online campaign will be returned.