The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 Good Neighbor Awards. This program acknowledges real estate agents who have shown exceptional dedication to volunteer service and have made significant impacts on their communities.

"The Good Neighbor Awards represent the best of who we are as Realtors," stated NAR President Kevin Sears, broker-associate of Sears Real Estate/Lamacchia Realty in Springfield, Massachusetts. "Every year, we're inspired by the stories of members who go above and beyond to create enduring, positive change. This program is our way of celebrating their extraordinary commitment to service."

Five winners will each receive a $10,000 grant for their nonprofit organization and will be honored in November at NAR NXT, The REALTOR Experience, in Houston, Texas. Additionally, five honorable mentions will each receive a $2,500 grant.

Since its inception in 2000, the Good Neighbor Awards have recognized over 250 Realtors for their volunteer efforts. These awards have contributed more than $1.5 million to Realtor-led nonprofit organizations. Past winners have impacted communities across 43 states and Puerto Rico, as well as 17 countries worldwide. According to the 2024 NAR Member Profile, 70% of Realtors volunteer in their communities – three times the rate of the typical American.

"Realtors nationwide continue to step up to support their communities when and where help is needed most," said Realtor.com Chief Marketing Officer Mickey Neuberger. "These heroes inspire all of us to give back, and that is why we are proud once again to be the primary sponsor of the Good Neighbor Awards."

In addition to sponsoring these awards, Realtor.com recently donated $50,000 to the REALTORS Relief Foundation and helped raise additional funds for those affected by the Southern California wildfires.

Applications for this year's awards must be submitted by April 18th. Eligible nominees must be an NAR member in good standing with significant volunteer contributions to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Nominees are chosen based on community impact through volunteer work. For further details or judging criteria and application information visit nar.realtor/gna or call 800-874-6500.

The National Association of REALTORS is America's largest trade association involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate while Realtor.com serves as an open real estate marketplace operated by News Corp subsidiary Move Inc., providing consumer connections and branding solutions.