Mary Holmes, GNAR Realtor of the Year - 2011

 With great thanks, I am excited,  honored and grateful to have been nominated and selected as the Realtor® of the Year by the Greater Newburyport Association of Realtors®. This is a terrific organization of your local Brokers, Agents,and Affiliates who know the area well and are best suited to relate to your situation if you are buying or selling a home in the area. A well attended awards ceremony was held in the Customs House in Newburyport on June 22nd with a delicious and varied buffet on hand. An interesting and informative  talk was given on the historical significance of the Newburyport Custom House by the Museum curator. By appropriate and pleasant coincidence, the Custom House was in the midst of an exhibition celebrating the United States Coast Guard. As some of you know, I have been quite involved with the USCG auxiliary over the years and found it particularly fascinating that this particular service was being recognized at this time. I had previously served as president of the GNAR during  2010 and feel I must take a moment to comment on its nature. It is a friendly active cooperative group that likes to have fun hand in hand with hard work. It is made up of varied personalities each with something positive to contribute. They are charitable both in terms of sponsored programs and as individuals all. Although among, if not the smallest of the associations in Massachusetts, it was the only one that increased its membership last year. This bespeaks of the inherent enthusiasm and character within and why I feel especially honored.

It is important to include that GNAR has an affiliate membership comprised of ancillaries dedicated to the continuing success of the organization. Simultaneous at this yearly occasion, an award is given to that  individual recognized as the Affiliate of the Year by reason of their outstanding participation and contribution.
This year's award goes to Lance Adie of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Congratulations Lance!

                                                          Lance Adie &  Mary Holmes