RISMedia’s annual Real Estate Rookie of the Year award, sponsored by industry education leader, Colibri Real Estate, recognizes the extraordinary efforts of U.S. real estate agents who are new to the business, yet already experiencing great success, both in terms of production as well as their overall role as a real estate professional.
Nominees for RISMedia’s 2025 Real Estate Rookie of the Year award will be considered based on their 2024 sales volume and transaction data, investment in professional education, technology prowess and community involvement. The top five finalists per five major U.S. regions will be announced this June, and the five regional winners will be announced in July. The national 2025 Rookie of the Year winner will be revealed and awarded during RISMedia’s Annual Awards Gala at the 37th annual CEO & Leadership Exchange this September in Washington. D.C. Check out our 2024 Real Estate Rookie of the Year, Heather Stenson with Connect Realty.
Nominate an agent (or nominate yourself) to become RISMedia’s 2025 Real Estate Rookie of the year here. All nominees will receive a form to complete in order to be further evaluated. The deadline to nominate a Rookie of the Year is May 8, 2025. The deadline for nominees to submit their forms is May 22, 2025.
See more details in our Frequently Asked Questions below. Thank you for participating in RISMedia’s 2025 Real Estate Rookie of the Year awards. Wishing you the best of luck and continued success!
Frequently Asked Questions
NOMINATING A CANDIDATE FOR RISMEDIA’S REAL ESTATE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Can anyone nominate a Real Estate Rookie of the Year?
Yes! Anyone within the real estate industry—from colleagues and brokers to coaches and service providers—may nominate an agent to become RISMedia’s 2025 Real Estate Rookie of the Year.
Can I nominate more than one agent?
Yes! You may nominate as many agents as you’d like. Once you submit your first nomination, you’ll be prompted to submit additional candidates.
Can I nominate myself?
Yes! Just be sure to include your broker/owner’s information so that we can verify your production data.
How does an agent qualify as a rookie for this year’s contest?
To be considered for RISMedia’s 2025 Real Estate Rookie of the Year award, an agent must have received his or her real estate license no earlier than Jan. 1, 2023.
Can I nominate an agent from Canada or another country?
No. The Rookie of the Year award is open to agents operating in the U.S. only.
What happens after I nominate an agent?
After you nominate a Real Estate Rookie of the Year, the agent you nominate will receive an email with a link to a form requesting more information. Your nominee cannot be considered unless this form is completed and the necessary information provided.
IF YOU’VE BEEN NOMINATED FOR RISMEDIA’S REAL ESTATE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Do I need to provide my real estate license?
Yes, you must provide your real estate license number. We encourage you to also upload your license in the field provided, but this is not required.
I’m located in Canada. Can I participate?
No. The Real Estate Rookie of the Year award is open to U.S. agents only.
What is the timeframe for my production data?
The Real Estate Rookie of the Year will be judged based on 2024 production data only (residential sales volume and transactions).
Do I provide my brokerage’s production data?
No. The Real Estate Rookie of the Year award is based on your individual production data only.
I’m part of a team. Do I provide my team’s production data?
No. The Real Estate Rookie of the Year award is based on your individual production data only. If you’re part of a team, please provide data for only the transactions you were responsible for.
Can I list my licensing course or training provided by my broker in the Professional Education field?
No. Any education related to securing your license does not qualify. New-agent training or other training provided by your brokerage also does not qualify. In this field, please provide us with professional education, training or coaching you have invested in outside of your licensing and brokerage training (i.e., outside coaching, special courses, advanced degrees, etc.).
In the Technology field, can I provide my brokerage’s website and social media sites?
No. We want to know about your professional online presence as an individual, so please only provide links to your own website/social media. Then tell us a bit about the technology tools you’re using to build your business.
In the Community Service field, can I provide my brokerage’s community/charitable efforts?
Yes, as long as you are an active part of those efforts, so please provide details as to how you are personally involved, along with any other community/charitable efforts you pursue as an individual.
Will the information I provide on my submission be verified?
Yes. The RISMedia team will verify all information provided on your nomination form.
When will RISMedia’s Real Estate Rookie of the Year be announced?
RISMedia will announce the top five finalists per five major U.S. regions this June, and the five regional winners will be announced in July. The national 2025 Rookie of the Year winner will be revealed and awarded during RISMedia’s Annual Awards Gala at the 37th annual CEO & Leadership Exchange this September in Washington. D.C.