Distinguished Service and Vision Award

Arthur G. Crozier Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service Award honors the Arizona REALTOR® who has provided meritorious service in one or more of the association’s strategic focus areas: Professional Development, Government Affairs, Industry Issues, Information Management. This honor is bestowed on an individual who has given tireless and meaningful service to the association and whose activities have a positive impact on the members of the association. Members do not apply for this award. To be considered, members are recommended to the president of AAR for consideration and honorees are selected annually by AAR leadership.

Previous recipients are:

2009 Donald Martin, GRI
2008 James “JT” Tsighis, ABR, CRB, GRI
2007 James "Jim" Brodie
2006 Flo Day, ABR, CRS, GRI
2005 Laura Mance, CRB
2004 Arthur G. Crozier, CRS, GRI
2003 Martin “Marty” Harris, ABR, GRI
2002 Kimberly “Kim” Horn, CRS, GRI
2001 Thomas “Tom” Fannin, CRB, GRI
2000 James “Jim” Sexton, CRB, GRI
1999 Mary Lee Greason, CCIM
1998 Joseph “Joe” Hull
1997 Joan Dodd, ALC, CRS
1996 Patricia “Pat” Loven

In 2008, the award was renamed the Arthur G. Crozier Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his meritorious service in the association’s strategic focus areas. In honor of his commitment to service, the name of the award was changed to honor Mr. Crozier posthumously.

Tyler Strout Vision Award

The Tyler Strout Vision Award recognizes an Arizona REALTOR® who best exemplifies the AAR vision: REALTOR®...the best prepared real estate practitioner with the highest standards. Participation in association activities is not a significant criterion for this honor. This recognition emphasizes quality service to the ultimate association customer....the buying and selling public. Members do not apply for this award. To be considered, members are recommended to the president of AAR for consideration and honorees are selected annually by AAR leadership.

Previous recipients are:

2009 Frank Dickens
2008 Craig Sanford, CRS, GRI
2007 Holly Mabery, ABR
2006 Marge Lindsay, CRB, CRS, GRI
2005 Ty Strout, RCE, CAE
2004 Jackie Collins
2003 Jill Rich, ABR, CRS, GRI
2002 Sarah Frese, ABR, CIPS, CRS, GRI
2001 Jill Morgan, GRI
2000 Tim Hatlestad, CCIM
1999 Wanda Rigdon, ABR, CRS, GRI
1998 Kathleen Yamauchi, CRS, GRI, RM
1997 Gary Fenton, CRS
1996 Lin Ferrara, GRI

In 2005, the award was given to Ty Strout, RCE, CAE, CEO of the Arizona Association of REALTORS®, in recognition of his vision, leadership, and integrity in leading the Arizona Association of REALTORS®. In honor of his commitment to the Vision, the name of the award will now be the Tyler Strout Vision Award.