This past October, NVAR members with at least 25 or 40 years in the organization were recognized in a ceremony at the Fairfax headquarters. The Pioneer Club, established in 1982, added 120 new members to its ranks of those with 25 consecutive years of NVAR membership, bringing NVAR’s total Pioneer Club membership to over 2,100. 

Realtor® Emeritus honors were bestowed upon 32 members who have had membership in the National Association for a cumulative period of 40 years or more. Beginning in 2015, the criteria for becoming a Realtor® Emeritus will require at least one year of serving on a national committee. A benefit to new Emeritus members is a waiver for the NAR and VAR portion of their annual dues. 

Unlike the Emeritus designation in academic settings which implies retirement, Realtor® Emeritus status simply marks 40 years of membership with NAR. Many of the recipients are in the prime of their careers, and their production continues to lead the industry. Two of NVAR’s most recent designees underscore their long-term industry commitment and involvement.

 “It’s been quite a journey and I’m still ‘touring’," said newly-inducted Realtor® Emeritus member Eleanore Corini, associate broker with Long & Foster in Tysons Corner. Lasting friendships of all the families, builders, developers and fellow Realtors® I have served, and will continue to serve, is my greatest reward.”

Broker Rudy Meekins with Meekins & Associates in Annandale has been a Realtor® for more than 50 years. “I’ll go part-time when I’m 90,” said Meekins, who creates syndicated partnerships. “The people are the greatest reward,” he said. “Out of all the partnerships I’ve worked with, there are only three or four people who I wouldn’t invite back.”

To view a list of the 2013 honorees, visit go.nvar.com/2013awards.

New Pioneer Club inductees who attended the October 29 award ceremony share their 25-year spotlight with 2013 Chairman of the Board Jon Wolford (front).

Thirty-two NVAR members received Realtor® Emeritus honors in 2013. Pictured here are those who attended the NVAR ceremony this past October, marking at least 40 years of NAR membership. 
  
L. Broker Fetneh Schacht of Long & Foster Real Estate (l) offers congratulations to her agent Anne Harrington, a new Pioneer Club inductee.
R. Leon Holiday of Samson Properties (l) and Wuilder Aguero of Fairfax Realty celebrate their membership in NVAR’s Pioneer Club.