Announcing the GABBY Winners!
NAR is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 GABBY Awards! We created the GABBYs as a way for our state and local association staff to show off their hard work mobilizing, communicating with and educating their members over the last year and to inspire their peers with the impressive ways they are using GetActive. With a record 497 votes, the people have spoken! Check out some of the comments on the winners.
We will be posting pictures from the awards luncheon on the REALTOR® Action Center Flickr page. Check back soon!
Best Event:
Billings Association of REALTORS®
This was a close race! Only 14 votes determined the winner. Congratulations to the Billings Association of REALTORS®.
Billings Association of REALTORS® GetActive >
Best State Newsletter:
Connecticut Association of REALTORS® for the The REALTOR® HotSheet
"I think their newsletter...creates a sense of clarity & brevity that invites participants to get involved."
"Terrific format with more in-depth links and noteworthy/newsworthy information in every issue! Also, attractive format and great graphics."
Best Local Newsletter:
Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS® for Government Affairs News
"The RPAC Pitch and list of contributors... is an excellent tie-in, and there are numerous local, state and national issues impacting REALTORS® [included]. It clearly illustrates the need for success at all levels!"
"Good use of color, attention-getting titles and good use of REALTOR® Logo."
Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS® GetActive >
Best Local Advocacy Campaign:
Atlanta Board of REALTORS®
"...For making a stand in regarding our signs being taken down unjustly... This helped effectively kill the bill."
"Stimulated the troops/REALTORS® and capitalized on strength in numbers. Heightened awareness of things we do to protect home ownership."
Best State Advocacy Campaign:
New Jersey Association of REALTORS®
"The responses clearly show the success of the campaign."
"Wow—What a fantastic response (30,000 letters)!!!"
