Rising Star Award
Local boards nominate and recognize members that have been in the business 5 years or less who promote professional enthusiasm and best exemplifies the Code of Ethics. To nominate an individual, please contact your local board/association office.
2024 Rising Stars
Abbie Franks – Aberdeen
Katie Prall – Black Hills
Scott Darnall – Central
Shaylee Kuehl – East Central SD
Saige Peterson – Huron
Steph Mace – Meridian
Becky Kiner – Mitchell
Rylan Richards – Mt. Rushmore
Brandon Perry – Northeast SD
Angela Peters – RASE
REALTOR® Mark of Excellence Award
Download the ApplicationThe South Dakota REALTORS® has established the REALTOR® Mark of Excellence Award to recognize and promote achievement, involvement and education participation on an on-going basis. To qualify, members complete an application outlining points for various activities. Members receiving 1000 points who have accumulated the minimum number of points in at least four (4) of the eight (8) categories in a calendar year will receive a certificate at the SD REALTORS® Board of Directors meeting in January/February.
2025 Mark of Excellence Award Recipients
Will be announced February 4, 2026
Good Neighbor Award
The SDR Good Neighbor Award is to recognize South Dakota’s REALTORS® for their efforts in community and charitable service in helping to make their communities a better place for all citizens. With this award the goal is to encourage individual activity that gives REALTORS® a reputation for being compassionate, involved and sympathetic community members.
The South Dakota Association of REALTORS® will present one Good Neighbor Award at the REALTORS® Convention of the Dakotas. A cash contribution of $1,500 will be made to the charity of the winner’s choice.
Download Entry Form Vote for Rick Furnish