Community Champion Award

INTRODUCING THE FIRST ANNUAL

COMMUNITY

CHAMPION

AWARD

HONORING THOSE WHO GIVE BACK

Going above and beyond by giving back to the community.

Our community thrives because of those who go above and beyond to make a difference. The CDAR Community Champion Award recognizes an outstanding member of our organization who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to volunteerism. This award celebrates an individual who has made a lasting impact through significant time and effort devoted to nonprofit work in the Coachella Valley.

If you are or know a member whose commitment to community service deserves recognition, we invite you to submit a nomination. Together, let’s shine a light on those who make our valley a better place. The deadline to submit the Community Champion Award nomination was Monday, March 10th by 5 PM.

All nominees must meet the criteria for the award and follow all rules in order to be considered. Please read below for both. Applications that do not meet either will not be considered for the award.

CRITERIA

Community Champion Award nominees must meet the following criteria:

Nominees must be REALTORS® or Affiliate members of the California Desert Association of REALTORS® (CDAR) in good standing, and membership must have been active since at least Jan. 1, 2023.
Nominees will have made a significant impact through volunteer efforts for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves the Coachella Valley.
Nominees must have made a significant contribution of personal time, but contributions of money, materials, and other resources will also be considered.
The award recognizes individual contributions, not brokerage or team efforts.
Some of the nominee's community work must have occurred during the past 12 months. The selection panel will also consider ongoing efforts outside that timeframe, demonstrating a depth of commitment.
Nominees will need to document the results of their involvement through published reports and/or testimonials from the organization they serve(d) or the people they help(ed).

RULES

Community Champion Award nominees must abide by the following rules:

Nominees must be REALTOR® or Affiliate members of the California Desert Association of REALTORS® (CDAR) in good standing, and membership must have been active since at least Jan. 1, 2023.
CDAR REALTOR® or Affiliate members may nominate themselves or be nominated by another person or organization. Nominees may be contacted during the selection process if the selection panel has questions or requires clarification.
To enter, complete the official entry form online and submit it with any attachments.
Entries must be submitted online by 5 PM on Monday, March 10, 2025 to be considered for this year's awards.
All information submitted on the application form is subject to verification.
- Level and depth of personal contribution
- Impact/effect of personal contribution
- Broadness of impact
- Leadership/initiative displayed
One (1) award winner and up to two (2) award honorees will be selected.
Award winner and honorees must agree to participate in various public relations activities that may include a video, photographs, and interviews for publication. Award winners and honorees will be notified before the formal announcement at the CDAR 2025 Spring Summit on March 26, 2025.
The use of the name of the CDAR Community Champion Award for marketing purposes is strictly reserved for the recipients of the award. Using the “nomination” for publicity by candidates under consideration may result in disqualification.
Members of the 2025 CDAR Spring Summit Task Force, their families, and the staff of CDAR and their families are ineligible to participate.
All entries must be submitted via the online entry form. CDAR is not responsible for late, incomplete, or misdirected entries. Winner and honorees will be notified by phone and email.