THE 2024 RP AWARDS GALA
Honoring the Best of the Best in Southwest Florida Real Estate
What an unforgettable evening at our inaugural RP Awards Gala, held at Elite Jets on November 8th! It was wonderful to see everyone dressed to the nines, ready to celebrate the exceptional agents who make up our Naples and Fort Myers Real Producers communities.
This night was dedicated to honoring excellence in our industry, as we proudly recognized top-producing agents nominated and voted for by their peers. We celebrated not only their impressive achievements but also their outstanding commitment to clients and the community.
We were also thrilled to celebrate our preferred partners, whose dedication and top-tier services are instrumental in the success of our monthly magazine and events. Their support strengthens our REALTOR® community, and we are grateful to have them as part of this remarkable network.
A special thank-you to our incredible sponsors who made this event possible: our headline sponsors, Maxwell Mortgage Team at CrossCountry Mortgage and FirstSource Title; our brokerage sponsor, Premiere Plus Realty; our food sponsors, HouseMaster and LandSel Title; our bar sponsors, Be Your Gift Group and Hartford Funding; our photo booth sponsor, Luxure Lifestyle; our awards sponsors, Woods, Weidenmiller, Michetti & Rudnick and Nautical Miles; and our table sponsors, Action Title, ALL IN Property Management, Goodwin Law, Medrano & Cail Bookkeeping Professionals, Northstar Technologies, and Three Bays Lending.
A huge thank-you to Elite Jets for providing a fantastic venue, Lightworks Stage Productions for the spectacular lighting, 5 Star Valet for seamless guest parking, The Twisted Trotter for the wonderful libations, Sage for the delicious food, Forever Fiore for the stunning flower arrangements, Naples Balloons for the festive decor, Jake Maciosek and Lionel Crespo for beautifully capturing the magic of the evening in photos, DJ Tommy and Jade Strings for their lively music, and Coby Corradino and Samuel Saum with Visionz Media for the captivating videography.
Our gala raffle raised over $4,000 to support Freedom Waters Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the well-being of children and adults with disabilities and veterans through therapeutic boating experiences. Congratulations to our raffle winner, Nico Paredes, who took home an exclusive selection of prizes, including a luxury yacht charter provided by Nautical Miles, beautiful bottled gift boxes of wine from Rigoni Wine Company, and a premium WOLF Roadster double watch winder with storage from Carbon Watch Company. Thank you to all who participated in this raffle — your generosity contributes to an incredible cause and makes a meaningful impact in our community.
A heartfelt thank-you to our awards sponsor, Nautical Miles, for providing an exclusive luxury yacht charter for our charity raffle winner and all of our Realtor award recipients. Your generosity truly elevated the evening’s celebration.
Congratulations once again to all the honorees featured on the following pages — you’ve earned this recognition through your hard work and dedication. And a big thank-you to everyone who attended and made the night unforgettable. We look forward to witnessing your continued achievements in the coming year!
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2024 RP AWARD RECIPIENTS
Best Cover Story Agent Award
Recognizing the most captivating and visually outstanding cover of the magazine.
PATRICK DEARBORN
John R. Wood Properties
Christie’s International Realty
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Best Luxury REALTOR® Award
Celebrating the Realtor who has excelled in the luxury real estate market, setting the standard for high-end properties.
TAYLOR CANADA
Gulf Coast International Properties
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Client Satisfaction Award
Recognizing a Realtor who consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the satisfaction of their clients.
NINA LLORCA
Coldwell Banker Realty
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Leadership in Real Estate Award
Honoring a real estate professional who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in the industry.
KELLY BARNES
Realty Executives
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Awarded to a Realtor who has dedicated their career to real estate, showcasing consistent excellence over many years.
DEREK CARLSON
MVP Realty Associates
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Marketing Excellence Award
Awarded to the Realtor with the most creative and effective marketing strategies in their business.
KIM JONES
Keller Williams Realty
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Most Inspirational Story Award
Recognizing a Realtor whose personal or professional journey has inspired others in the industry.
MARY JO O’REGAN
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
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Most Philanthropic REALTOR® Award
Celebrating a Realtor who has made significant contributions to their community through philanthropy.
LORI FOWLER
Coldwell Banker Realty
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Outstanding Hospitality Award
Honoring a professional who exemplifies exceptional hospitality and customer service in real estate.
MANDY DINGLE
Marzucco Real Estate
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REALTOR® of the Year Award
Recognizing a Realtor who has exemplified excellence, professionalism, and outstanding service throughout the year.
JOE PAVICH JR.
Realty World – J. Pavich Real Estate
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Rookie-of-the-Year Award
Recognizing an emerging star in the real estate world, this award is for the most promising new talent.
MADELINE TRACY
Compass
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Social Media Influencer Award
Celebrating a Realtor who has leveraged social media platforms to grow their brand and engage their audience.
NATALIE PEREZ-BENITOA
Compass
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Top Producer of the Year
Awarded to the Realtor who has demonstrated exceptional productivity and sales success over the past year, consistently delivering outstanding results and surpassing their targets.
BRITTANY SKOTAK
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
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Ultimate Connector Award
Given to the Realtor who has made the most impactful and meaningful connections within the industry.
JOSH MARZUCCO
Marzucco Real Estate
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Dressed-to-Impress Award
Awarded to the best-dressed attendee of the RP Awards Gala, showcasing style and sophistication.
LAUREN TARANTO
Coldwell Banker Realty
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