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Award Program: Young Professionals Network of the Year

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(Photo l to r: OR Officers: Ali Whitley, Michelle Billings, 2023 YP Network of the Year winners, representatives of the Columbus REALTORS, co-chair, Christy Srey and staff liaison Sarah Kroger and Ralph Mantica)

Award Winners:

See Ohio REALTORS YPN Business Plan

The ideal Network of the Year is one that is doing the best job possible in involving, recruiting and representing young professionals in the real estate industry and is living up to the goals and mission of the Young Professionals Network as established by NAR. Outstanding networks have members who diligently plan, regularly attend and actively participate in local, state, and national activities that include training, charity events, fundraisers and networking events. Here are some of the questions that will need to be answered in applying for the award:

  • When did you form your Network?
  • How many members were in your Network when it started?
  • How many members are in your Network as of today?
  • We encourage you to provide supporting documentation to the following questions. (e.g. articles, certificates, invitations, pictures, website, blog, etc.) Please combine documentation into one file before uploading.
  1. Provide a brief description of your Network's efforts to develop its membership over the past 12 months.
  2. Provide a brief description of your Network's community service efforts over the past 12 months.
  3. Provide a brief description of your Network's most unique or successful event over the past 12 months.
  4. Provide a brief description of your Network's education opportunities (CE and non-CE) for its membership over the past 12 months.
  5. Explain how your Network has been involved in your Local Association over the past 12 months.
  6. Explain how your Network has been involved in the Ohio REALTORS over the past 12 months.
  7. Describe your Network's goals for the next year.
    Please provide any additional photos of your Network at its events, meetings, etc.

All Ohio Local Association Young Professionals Networks, which are NAR-recognized, are eligible to apply for the Ohio REALTORS Network of the Year award

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