Established in 1989 to honour the legacy of Frank Johns, the AEN Award of Excellence is presented to a deserving association executive (AE) who exemplifies professionalism, commitment, and leadership within the REALTOR® association community.
As a former Executive Vice-President of the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB), Johns was a mentor and leader among executive officers who shared his expertise and wisdom for the betterment of the industry throughout his long career. All senior board or association staff are eligible for the award provided they meet the award criteria. While many recipients have been nominated near the end of their career, the AEN Award of Excellence is not considered a retirement award.
Katrina Steffler, Executive Officer at the Guelph & District Association of REALTORS® receives the 2023 AE Award of Excellence from AE Committee Chair, Larry Westergard, Central Alberta REALTORS® Association, during CREA’s AGM last April.
Previous award recipients include, Katrina Steffler, Executive Officer at the Guelph & District Association of REALTORS® (2023), John DiMichele, Chief Executive Officer at Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (2022), and Alan Tennant, Chief Executive Officer at CREB (2020).
If you know an AE who meets the criteria, be sure to nominate them by Thursday, February 1, 2024. Presentation of the award will be made during CREA’s Annual General Meeting on April 16, 2024, and a $250 donation will be made to the award recipient’s charity of choice.
Nominate an AE for the 2024 AEN Award of Excellence
If you have a question or need more information, please contact CREA’s Member Experience Centre by calling 1-888-237-7945 or emailing support@crea.ca.
