Marcie Estepp was named the 2024 REALTOR® of the Year.
Past REALTORS® of the Year: 2024 - Marcie Estepp, Prestonsburg2023 - Mike Inman, Salvisa2022 - Helen Fardo, Richmond2021- Lamont Breland, Louisville2020 - Lois Ann Disponett, Lawrenceburg2019 - Lester T. Sanders, Prospect2018 - Barbara Flannery, London2017 - Norman Jones, Pikeville2016 - Carl Tackett, Georgetown2015 - Steve Cline, Bowling Green2014 - Betty Schutte, Louisville2013 - Jim Broadwater, Lexington2012 - Jim Sewell, Frankfort2011 - Robert Damron, Pikeville2010 - Jeff Smith, Fort Mitchell2009 - Ann McDonald, Lexington2008 - John J. Weikel II, Louisville2007 - Carolyn Edwards, Lexington2006 - Dot Miller, Elizabethtown2005 - Ken Warden, Ft. Thomas2004 - Tony Clark, Owensboro2003 - Linda Moore, Paintsville2002 - Portia Leftin, Northern KY2001 - Jayne Cox, Lexington2000 - John S. Davis, Paducah
1999 - Linzie Craig, Shelbyville1998 - John Chandler, Cumberland Valley1997 - Jess Kinman, Frankfort1996 - Dottie Franck, Louisville1995 - Mary Bellucci, Louisville1994 - Louise Edelen, Louisville1993 - Sallie Kirby-Howard, Louisville1992 - Becky Murphy, Lexington1991 - Rick Baumgardner, Hardin Co.1990 - Louise G Hall, Bowling Green1989 - Sue Teegarden, Campbell Co.1988 - Evelyn Pusateri, Louisville1987 - Wayne Thomas, Kenton-Boone1986 - F.E. Whitney, Hopkinsville1985 - Charlie Murphy, Lexington1984 - Joe Guy Hagan, Louisville1983 - Bill Johnson, Kentucky Barkley1982 - Joe Schiff, Louisville1981 - Joe Pitt, Louisville1980 - Ward Elliott, Bowling Green1979 - Stuart Dalton, Louisville1978 - Pat Parks, Louisville1977 - Donald Tucker, Murray1976 - Robert Laswell, Owensboro1975 - Jack Rottgering, Paducah1974 - Thomas Laswell, Owensboro1973 – Doug Gibson, Lexington1972 – David P. Schoepf, Newport
1971 – Charles Weisberg, Louisville1970 – Nat Sanders, Louisville 1969 - Ralph Waldrop, Mayfield1968 - Robert Massey, Louisville1967 - William Snyder, Louisville1966 - Pauline Lewis, Frankfort1965 - Chet Mason, Newport1964 - William Cowger, Louisville1963 - Robert Crabtree, Lexington1962 - Morris McBirde, Paducah1961 - Holmes Coats, Lexington1960 - Paul Semonin, Louisville1959 - Henry E.Pogue, Jr., Ft. Thomas1958 - Paul M. Kendall, Louisville1957 - John Carpenter, Louisville1956 - Wheeler Nickell, Ashland
For decades, KYR has acknowledged members who tirelessly contribute to the advancement of their association, industry, and community.Annually, members nominate their peers for a range of awards that commend the endeavors of our REALTOR® members across the Commonwealth. We are pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 Kentucky REALTORS® awards are now open. Members can nominate their peers for the following awards. Please use the links below to submit a nomination: REALTOR® of the Year Community Service Award Distinguished Service Award Fair Housing Champion Award Good Neighbor Award Winds of Change Award The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 30th, 2025. For the description of each award, please click here. The award recipients will be announced during the Annual Convention in Louisville, KY from September 22nd-25th.
Serving on an Association committee can do many things - it can allow you to be a part of the decision-making process, it can acquaint you with changes in the law and it can involve you in educational opportunities available. Being involved gives you input into the structure and future of the Association and gives you the privilege of working with other Association members you may not know. If you would like to serve on a Kentucky REALTORS® Committee, please contact the KYR office.
The 2023 KYR Distinguished Service Award was presented to Norman Jones. Past DSA Winners: 2023 - Norman Jones2022 - John Smither2021 - Carl Tackett2020 - Jim Sewell2019 - Tony Clark2018 - Becky Murphy2017 - Linzie Craig2016 - Jeff Smith, Fort Mitchell2015 - Ken Warden, Fort Thomas2014 - Carolyn Edwards, Lexington2013 - Linda Moore, Lexington2012 - Jayne Cox, Lexington2011 - John Chandler, London2010 - John Davis, Paducah2009 - Evelyn Pusateri, Louisville2008 - David P. Schoepf, Ft. Thomas2007 - Joe Guy Hagan, Louisville2006 - Charlie Murphy, Lexington2005 - William P. Snyder, Louisville
