LIBOR Calls on REALTORS® Who Give Back to Apply for the 2020 REALTOR® Spirit Award

The Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) is accepting applications for this year’s REALTOR® Spirit Award, recognizing real estate professionals who have made a positive impact through volunteer service in their communities.

Nearly 70% of REALTORS® volunteer in their community each month, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ Community Aid and Real Estate report.  Over the past two months, REALTORS® nationwide have come to the aid of the hungry and homeless, despite significant challenges posed by COVID-19. Many, are LIBOR members, who selflessly donate their time, energy and funds to help improve the lives of others. Most recently, adapting their volunteerism and charities to meet the changing needs of their neighborhoods during the outbreak of the virus.

The REALTOR® Spirit Award celebrates and recognizes the remarkable efforts made by our members, and gifts the organization through which they volunteer time and talents. Through the REALTOR® Spirit Award, one winner will receive a $5,000 grant for their community cause. The recipient will also receive: two tickets to attend the Long Island Board of REALTORS® Annual Installation Gala held in December; local and state exposure in the LIBOR insert of the NYS REALTOR® Magazine, all LIBOR communication channels, social assets and other real estate media.

"LIBOR is celebrating 14 years of the REALTOR® Spirit Award, honoring those REALTORS® who selflessly give themselves to their communities. This selfless devotion is apparent now, more than ever, as we’ve seen our fellow REALTORS® care for the needs of our most vulnerable citizens throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.” said Matthew Arnold, LIBOR President. 

The REALTOR® Spirit Award was launched in 2006 and has since recognized more than 50 REALTORS® for their outstanding commitment to community service. REALTOR® Spirit Award charities have received more than $50,000 in donations. In addition, each winner receives local publicity, which generates additional donations and inspires new volunteers to get involved and make their communities a better place to live. 

The award was created by LIBOR's Public Relations committee as part of the "We're More than REALTORS®..." (WMTR) campaign, which upholds LIBOR’s long-standing commitment toward supporting the work of Long Island’s charitable efforts and political initiatives.

REALTOR® Spirit Award entries must be received by September 30, 2020. For more details and an entry form, go to www.lirealtor.com/news/pr-campaign/realtor-spirit-awards or call 631-661-4800. Only a REALTOR® member in good standing, can win.