REALTOR® of the Year
Criteria Consideration
REALTOR® Spirit
Faithfulness and willingness to support the articles and principles designed to distinguish REALTORS® as professionals of real estate to other in the business as well as the general public.
Aspen Board Activity
Activity through board office and committee work, special assignments, educational development or membership in a REALTOR® institute, society or council chapter.
State Association Activity
Involvement through elected or appointed positions, committee work and attendance of state business meetings as well as the pursuit of educational or professional designations.
National Association Activity
Recognized activity within the national structure through involvement in committees, task forces, or leadership roles.
Business Accomplishments
Recognized good business conduct, utilizing REALTOR® principles to provide the best, competent service for clients.
Civic Activity
Local, state and national level participation in activities benefiting the public, through either service clubs, charitable organizations, political, fraternal or religious groups.
Past REALTORS® of the Year Committee Members
1983 Bill Stirling, Stirling Homes, Inc.
1984 Janine Hill, SDS Real Estate
1985 Robert Throm, Robert Throm R.E.
1988 Rick Griffin, Joshua & Company
1989 Evan Boenning, Morris & Fyrwald
1990 Jim Martin, Retired
1991 Terry Morse, Retired
1993 Caroline Christensen, Coldwell Banker The Aspen Brokers
1994 Kay Ambrose, Retired
1995 Bob George, Deceased
1996 Carol Hood, Mason & Morse
1997 Leah Moriarty, BJ Adams & Company
1998 Gary Feldman, Joshua & Company
1999 Penney Evans Carruth, Mason & Morse Real Estate
2000 Guy DeCarlo, Snowmass Land Company
2001 Maureen Stapleton, Morris & Fyrwald
2002 Tony Scheer, Aspen Real Estate Company
2003 BJ Adams, BJ Adams & Company
2004 Carol Ann Kopf, Chaffin Light
2005 John Doremus, Retired
2006 Ed Foran, Mason & Morse
2007 Charley Podolak, Chaffin Light
2008 Rod Woelfle, Mason Morse
2009 Darryl Grosjean, Basalt Realty
2010 Brian Leasure, Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s
2011 None
2012 Bennett Bramson, Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s
2013 Andrew Ernemann, Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s
2014 Karen Toth, Karen Toth Realty
2015 Tory Thomas, Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s
2016 Brenda Wild, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
2017 Chris Lewis, Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s
2018 Mark Lewis, Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s
2019 Jackson Horn, Douglas Elliman
2020 Krista Klees, Slifer Smith and Frampton
2021 Becky Dombrowski, Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s
2022 Karen Peirson, Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s
2023 Steve Arthur, Aspen Mountain Realty
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