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Phyllis Carmichael is 2018 REALTOR® of the Year


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Friday, January 18, 2019

A highlight of the Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® Installation Gala last night was the presentation of the 2018 Recognition Awards by SILVAR 2018 President Bill Moody and Executive Officer Paul Cardus. The awards recognize certain members for their valuable contributions to the Association last year.

Moody first thanked his fellow board members and committee chairs for their support last year. He said it has been a privilege to serve SILVAR's membership as president.

Recognized for their outstanding contributions were:
2018 REALTOR® of the Year: Phyllis Carmichael (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
The announcement of REALTOR® of the Year was met with loud applause and cheers. Moody described Phyllis Carmichael as a REALTOR® "who brings forward the best in any board or committee on which they serve." Moody said Carmichael's ability to build consensus while pursuing the bold path forward is a hallmark of her decades of service.

A REALTOR® for over four decades, Carmichael has achieved so much for the Association in many different roles. As director, president and treasurer, at the California Association of REALTORS®, on issues ranging from political to governance to financial, she has shared her tremendous expertise with SILVAR and its members.

"Through strong and calm leadership, always with a twinkle and a smile, even in tense moments, she created and grew our Association," said Moody. "She is sharp, skilled and effective. She is our happy warrior."

2018 Affiliate of the Year: Audrey Hutton (Hutton Mortgage Team)
The Affiliate of the Year is someone through his or her actions has unequivocally embraced and adopted the principles, goals, and purposes of the Association. Moody said Audrey Hutton "has proven to be a dedicated workhorse and a great proponent of our Association." He noted Hutton's firm provides mortgage services in a timely manner with great attention to detail for SILVAR's REALTOR® members and their clients. He praised her professional support for all SILVAR programs across the Association, with a particular dedication to her home district, Los Gatos-Saratoga.

"Her willingness to help where needed enhances the image of our Association and our REALTOR® and affiliated professional members," said Moody.

Spirit of SILVAR: Karen Trolan (Alain Pinel Realtors)
TheSpirit of SILVAR award is bestowed to a REALTOR® who reflects the Association's commitment to supporting and contributing to the communities it serves. Moody said Trolan, who began her real estate career over 30 years ago, has worked on the frontlines and behind the scenes for the success of the Association. She has given back to the community in many different ways - as a soccer coach, officer at Girls on the Run, Sierra Region Ski Patrol, ranked in five martial arts, and REALTOR® safety instructor.

"In so many ways she is the REALTOR® face in her community. Her determination and spirit inspire us, and in her own words, she can still do it!" said Moody.

President's Award: Jennifer Tasto (Property Services Inc.)
The President's award is presented at the discretion of the president to an individual whose service to the Association is worthy of special thanks and recognition. Moody said SILVAR last fall was one of six REALTOR® associations nationwide to receive the Diamond Global Achievement Award from the National Association of REALTORS®. This singular honor is the culmination of an effort started in November 2011 when SILVAR committed to focus internationally and launched a global business council, promoted the CIPS designation, and became a NAR ambassador association. Moody attributed SILVAR's successful Global Program to Jennifer Tasto, and praised her for her "untiring efforts to build international collaboration and our global program."

Moody thanked Tasto for her steadfast leadership and support, teaching courses, working with NAR staff, serving as NAR President Liaison to the Philippines and facilitating visits with SILVAR's partner association there.

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The Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® (SILVAR) is a professional trade organization representing over 4,000 REALTORS® and Affiliate members engaged in the real estate business on the Peninsula and in the South Bay. SILVAR promotes the highest ethical standards of real estate practice, serves as an advocate for homeownership and homeowners, and represents the interests of property owners in Silicon Valley.

The term "REALTOR®" is a registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and who subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.

For further information, please contact Rose Meily at SILVAR Public Affairs, email , or phone (408) 200-0109.

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