The following individuals were recently recognized by the Helena Association of REALTORS® for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to the association and to the community.

2022 REALTOR® OF THE YEAR – Jenni Swartz, RE/MAX

2022 REALTOR® COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AWARD – Helena Home Team

2022 Affiliate COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AWARD – Warren Sears, Spur Home Inspections

2022 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – Kristen Kerr, Big Sky Brokers, LLC

2022 COMMITTEE CHAIR AWARD –Autumn Kielb, Rocky Mountain Title Guarantee

2022 Pictured Left to right: Warren Sears, Autumn Kielb, Jenni Swartz, Kristen Kerr, Helena Home Team – Mary Ahmann Hibbard, Tara Palmer, and Jared Engels

2021 Pictured Left to right: George Harris – [former] AE, John Rauch, Teresa Lightbody, Mark Stahly, Nathan Stroman, Nels Wilkins, Jennie Swartz – 2021 HAR President

FUNDRAISING/SERVICE EVENTS

Putt-Putt Mini Golf Tourney – March 1, 2022

Bowling Tourney – May 5, 2022

Cornhole Tournament – Aug 17th, 2022

Spirit of Service Day – TBD

Christmas Soiree – Dec 9th, 2022

REALTOR® Ring – Dec TBD, 2022

2022 PUTT-PUTT PAR-TEE BENEFICIARY FUNDRAISER – Raised $8000 to benefit two young individuals with medical expenses due to cancer.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

IMF: The Montana Association of REALTORS® Issues Mobilization Fund was established to help pass public policies that are good for real estate and defeat those that are not. Issues Mobilization funding is used by REALTOR® associations to: Educate the public about the consequences of proposed real estate-related public policy; and, mobilize public support for the REALTOR® position on public policy issues by conducting advocacy campaigns.

Issues Mobilization Fund

RPAC: The purpose of RPAC is clear: REALTORS® raise and spend money to elect candidates who understand and support their interests.

Montana Realtors Political Action Committee

BENEFICIARY FUND: Each year, several member events are held in order to raise funds for a HAR member or family member in financial need due to unforeseen hardships. Events my include, but are not limited to, Putt-Putt Golf, the Christmas Live and Silent Auction Dinner, Bowling Tournament and Spirit of Service Day.The events allow members to give back to the community who are in need.