Sussex County Association of Realtors presents awards
The Sussex County Association of Realtors held its annual awards ceremony and installation of officers in a new way Dec. 11, with a drive-in, socially distanced event at Sandhill Fields in Georgetown.
Attendees pulled into a parking lot facing an outdoor stage and tuned in to a radio station connected to the announcement system. Remaining in their cars, they received a preordered box lunch from Smash Mouth Burgers and were able to hear and see the entire ceremony from the comfort of their vehicles.
Outgoing President Sandi Bisgood thanked those who served with her during the past year, recapping what a journey the year 2020 had been.
Incoming 2021 President Chrissy Steele was sworn in and offered inaugural remarks whereby she committed to living and working with purpose and intention in 2021.
The President’s Award of Recognition went to Alison Stine, and the Affiliate of the Year Award went to Denise and Bill McCormick of CK Capital Management.
Adriane Gallagher received the Alma Ashley Outstanding Rental Service Award which is given to someone who is committed not only to the rental industry, but also to the general community in which they live.
Gallagher also was presented with the Realtor of the Year Award, which is given to a member who exemplifies the Realtor image and goes beyond the call of duty. Gallagher was chosen not only because of her work on safely reopening the short-term rental industry in the spring, but also because of her dedication and hard work with Sussex Strong. Her nomination read, “She executes every aspect of this nonprofit’s mission: Community Partnerships and Alliances, “Fun”draising, Outreach and Support with impeccable skill, endless energy and heartfelt joy. She helps us all be better.”
Christine McCoy received the Good Neighbor Award, which is presented to a member who has made extraordinary commitments to improving the quality of life in their community. McCoy’s nominator said, “She strives to be supportive of other local businesses. Most recently, Christine started Southern Sussex Small Business Support Network to bring local businesses together during COVID and beyond. This group is designed to match companies with business planning, technology or financial resources with companies who are struggling to make it in the new COVID world.”
