President’s Distinguished Award winners Sandy Kauffman, Sunny Banka, Ryan Urbach, Steve O’Leary, Dick Crook and Carol Reed accept their gifts from Outgoing President Cheri Long. The award is the highest an outgoing president can bestow.

Incoming President David DeElena is congratulated by NMDRA CEO Rosie Leino and SMDRA CEO Donna Burgess. In his speech, DeElena said that how “we face adversity and seek ways to overcome the obstacles of economics, media and public opinion will define this year for REALTORS®.”

Outgoing President Cheri Long thanks Adam Malachi, Gateway Realty Services, for his Crystal R Contribution to the Political Survival Fund. For the second year, Malachi gave more than $2,500 to the PSF.

Members of the Masters Club received special honors at the Inaugural. Onstage were Adam Malachi, Ed Hardey, Dave Edwards, Bill Rapp and Sunny Banka.

Outgoing President Cheri Long climbs a step stool to present Incoming President David DeElena with his president’s pin. DeElena and Long bantered onstage at the Inaugural before Long officially handed the gavel – and the presidency – to DeElena.

Emcee Kevin Risen talks to Life Member Bill Grace, who told the audience to stay active in work, community, business organizations and your personal life in order to remain vital and positive in later years. Grace, who turns 87 this month, was an honored guest at the Inaugural.