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The Bay East Association of Realtors recently honored some of the best real estate professionals in the region for their contributions to the industry during 2023.
Handed out at the association’s annual ceremony in January, the awards included Realtor of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Platinum Affiliate of the Year, Outstanding Leader, Good Neighbor of the Year and the John Deadrich Distinguished Service Award.
Association leaders said the recipients “each demonstrated ethical standards and professionalism, active community involvement, and a high level of service to the real estate profession.”
Headquartered in Koll Center Parkway in Pleasanton, Bay East is a trade association representing more than 6,000 residential and commercial real estate professionals in the Tri-Valley and other parts of the East Bay.
Here are the 2023 award winners, along with descriptions provided by the association:
Realtor of the Year
Sheila Cunha, with Legacy Real Estate and Associates in Pleasanton, received the Realtor of the Year award for demonstrating the highest level of integrity and commitment to Bay East and the real estate profession.
Cunha has served as Bay East president, has served on the Bay East Board of Directors and as chair of the Bay East Local Government Relations and Political Activities committees. She also serves on the California Association of Realtors Board of Directors and as a leader in the CAR advocacy program. Cunha is a passionate advocate for home ownership and housing providers.
Rookie of the Year
Nicole Easterday, with Compass in Oakland, took home the Rookie of the Year award, which recognizes a new Realtor who demonstrates high principles of integrity, adherence to the Realtor Code of Ethics, and furtherance of the principles of good real estate practice, civic activity, and business accomplishments. Easterday is actively involved with the Central County Marketing Group and the Bay East Foundation.
Platinum Affiliate of the Year
Adriana Mendez, with Custom Moving & Hauling in Danville, earned the Platinum Affiliate of the Year award. Mendez supports the estate community through her involvement with the Real Estate Alliance of Livermore and Valley Real Estate Network, along with the Women’s Council of Realtors.
Outstanding Leader
Don Faught, with Compass in Pleasanton, received the Outstanding Leader award, which is given to a past president of the association who continues to pursue the vision of excellence in the name of Bay East. Faught, who is a past president of both Bay East and CAR, continues to serve on several Bay East, CAR and National Association of Realtors committees.
John Deadrich Distinguished Service Award
The John A. Deadrich Distinguished Service Award went to June Burckhardt, with Legacy Real Estate and Associates in Fremont, for her contributions to Bay East during 2023.
Named in honor of Bay East’s first president, this award is traditionally given to a single Bay East member who exemplifies the self-sacrifice, vision, and accomplishments of the greatest leaders who have shaped the real estate profession. Burckhardt was honored for her dedication and tireless volunteer work with Bay East on a variety of committees.
Good Neighbor of the Year
Tim Ambrose, with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties in Castro Valley, won the Good Neighbor of the Year award, which recognizes a Bay East member making a positive contribution to their communities. Ambrose is dedicated to the Love Never Fails organization which restores, educates and protects survivors of human trafficking.