One of the unique things I really love about my job is the opportunity to see how many of you are impacting your communities. 

A week does not go by without me coming across small acts of kindness, huge displays of selflessness and almost routine acts of heroism.

I can’t even begin to imagine where my list would start if I was to highlight some of these cool contributions—but that shouldn’t stop you from weighing in on the topic. What better way to thank an unsung colleague than with a shout out?

Not long ago our board of directors approved a shift in our CREB^®Now editorial and advertising policies. This was a crucial decision that expanded our storytelling options at CREB^®.

We are now able to report on specific efforts of community champion REALTORS^® and we can accept ads that are not property related and promote community initiatives. Who better to tell the REALTOR^® story than us?

Hopefully, you are already noticing this positive change in CREB^®Now. We are your biggest cheerleaders and our newspaper is our vehicle to tell your story.

Community work is the hallmark of truly committed professionals and we need to celebrate these achievements—and in CREB^®Now, we do! 

As we think about highlights of community work, I’d also like to remind everyone that nominations are still open for the T.W.H. (Bill) Saunders REALTOR^® of the Year award.

A key component of this prestigious award is community involvement. Our list of recipients represents almost every conceivable contribution to the community.

These role models understood that it’s not necessarily about adding to the quality of life where they live by participating in a leadership role, nor is it about an effort that generated huge accolades. The contribution just needs to matter. It’s that simple.

So, share with us...what is happening out there that needs support? Who is adding a sparkle to the REALTOR^® brand?