The Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) has named Paul Yorkis, broker/owner of Patriot Real Estate Inc. in Medway, as the Massachusetts Realtor of the Year for 2011.
Yorkis was presented the award at MAR’s Professional Awards Reception, which was held in conjunction with the association’s 2011 Conference and Tradeshow at the DCU Center in Worcester.
The state’s Realtor of the Year is selected annually from among the nominees of the 16 local associations of Realtors and more than 18,000 Realtors in Massachusetts. Judging for the award is based on service to the local community, business accomplishments, and service to the Realtor organization on the local, state and national levels.
"Paul Yorkis’ dedication to the association, to his fellow Realtors and to those in need is remarkable and inspiring," said 2011 MAR President Laurie Cadigan, broker-owner of Barrett & Co. in Concord. "Picking the recipient of this award each year is always difficult, but Paul is most deserving of this honor."
Other winners include:
• Robert Nahigian, broker-owner of Auburndale Realty Co. in Newton; Real Estate Educator of the Year
• David Paretti, senior vice president of Hammond Residential Real Estate in Winchester; Distinguished Service Award
• Karen King, RE/MAX Prestige in Wilbraham and Robbi Rubenstein, RE/MAX Prestige in Northborough; Community Service Awards
