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For Immediate Release: NJAR® SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARDSAwards to Recognize REALTORS®' Volunteerism(Edison, NJ) The New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) is currently seeking nominations for REALTORS® who have acted as "good neighbors" through their dedication to community service. The NJAR® Good Neighbor Awards recognize REALTORS® who do more than buy and sell real estate by volunteering to help others. Anyone may nominate a REALTOR® or REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® who is a member of the Association in good standing. "Every day, New Jersey REALTORS® give their time, talent and energy to help strengthen their communities," said NJAR® 2008 President Drew Fishman. "They dedicate their efforts to a large variety of volunteer projects, including affordable housing initiatives and college scholarship programs, but all share the common goal of working to make a difference." Winners will receive a grant for their charity organization of choice in the amount of $2,500 for first place, $1,500 for second, or $1,000 for third place. Winners also receive recognition during an awards ceremony at the 2008 Triple Play REALTOR® Convention & Trade Expo in Atlantic City, December 9-11, 2008. Additionally, winners will be recognized in the January/February issue of New Jersey REALTOR® magazine and be featured on NJAR®'s website www.njar.com. "The aim of NJAR®'s Good Neighbor Awards Program is to celebrate REALTORS® who have generously given back to their communities," Fishman added. "We strongly encourage anyone to nominate a REALTOR® who has offered a helping hand to communities and individuals in need." All NJAR® Good Neighbor Award entries must be received by September 12, 2008. Nominations should include published reports about the nominee's community work and/or testimonials from organizations he/she served. In order to be eligible, an applicant's community service must have been conducted, started or completed between September 1, 2007 and August 31, 2008. All entries will be evaluated by an independent panel of judges who have no affiliation to NJAR®. For more information and/or to obtain an application form visit http://www.njar.com/awards/gn/index.html. The New Jersey Association of REALTORS®, with approximately 53,000 REALTOR® and REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® members, is one of the largest trade organizations in the state. NJAR®'s membership is comprised of real estate professionals who subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and are members of the national and local REALTOR® organizations. As the leading advocate for the real estate industry and private property rights in New Jersey, NJAR® is committed to protecting the dream of homeownership. For more information, please visit www.njar.com. # # #
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