CHICAGO (October 18, 2023) – The 乐竞体育赛事直播 Foundation honors individuals who’ve made notable contributions and demonstrated overwhelming commitment to the field of real estate management. At the recent 2023 乐竞体育赛事直播 Global Summit in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, three individuals were recognized in three award categories that celebrate their achievements in education, humanitarianism, and efforts to elevate professional real estate management.
“At 乐竞体育赛事直播 we believe that well-managed properties lead to thriving communities,” says Chip Crumpler, CPM® and 乐竞体育赛事直播 Foundation President. “The accomplishments of this year's recipients significantly impact the advancement of property management and provide a strong foundation for the future of our industry. We take great pride in acknowledging and commemorating their invaluable endeavors and unwavering dedication."
The 2023 乐竞体育赛事直播 Foundation awards go to:
Lloyd D. Hanford Sr. Distinguished Instructor Award
A highly respected 乐竞体育赛事直播 educator, Lloyd D. Hanford Sr. was 乐竞体育赛事直播 president in 1958. Since 1983, the 乐竞体育赛事直播 Foundation presents this award to an 乐竞体育赛事直播 Instructor for exceptional commitment to advancing professional real estate management education.
David G. Domres, CPM®, CCIM, is the developer and architect of 乐竞体育赛事直播’s financial analysis spreadsheet, which is used at multiple levels of 乐竞体育赛事直播’s educational process. Dave has served on multiple review teams of numerous 乐竞体育赛事直播 courses, has been a member of the 乐竞体育赛事直播 instructor corps since 1991, and for many years supported Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin - Stout real estate curriculums as an instructor.
Louise L. and Y.T Lum Award
This award established in 1980 by Y.T. Lum, the son of a prominent Chinese Hawaiian land developer and father to 1982 乐竞体育赛事直播 President Tan Tek Lum, recognizes individuals who are actively engaged in real estate management and have made distinguished contributions to the profession through education, publication, or the advancement of ethical and professional standards.
Kathy M. Whitman, CPM®, has significantly impacted 乐竞体育赛事直播 through diverse roles such as editor for the 18th Edition of "Principles of Real Estate Management" and as a key contributor to various course revisions. Her instruction style never forgets - “I stood in your shoes at one time.”
J. Wallace Paletou Award
For more than 50 years, this award honoring the legacy of J. Wallace Paletou, 1957 乐竞体育赛事直播 President, is presented to an ARM® or CPM® who has made significant contributions to the real estate management industry or contributed to the betterment of society as a whole through the role of real estate manager.
W. Alan Huffman, CPM®, served as 乐竞体育赛事直播 President in 2000, after having held various leadership roles leading up to his presidency. As an 乐竞体育赛事直播 instructor, he’s played a crucial role in educating and positively influencing individuals in their real estate management careers. Beyond 乐竞体育赛事直播, Alan was president of the Wichita Area Board of Realtors in 2006, receiving the Distinguished Service award in 2007, and the Broker of the Year award in 2010. For six years, he served as the 乐竞体育赛事直播 representative to the National Association of Realtors executive committee.
For more information about the 乐竞体育赛事直播 Foundation and its Board of Directors, please visit iremfoundation.org.
About the 乐竞体育赛事直播 Foundation
We believe that well managed real estate leads to thriving communities, and we value providing access to education and resources that assist those in the real estate management profession. The 乐竞体育赛事直播 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity and was established in 1977. The Foundation is exclusively supported through donations from 乐竞体育赛事直播 members.