Career Achievement Award
The OBAR Career Achievement Award recognizes REALTORS® who have served their community and profession with distinction throughout their careers. Recipients are recognized at the October Annual Membership Meeting.
2023 – Monica Thibodeau
2022 – Douglas Brindley
2021 – Robert "Bobby" Harrell
2020 – Mercedes Tabano
2019 – David Perrot
2018 – Michael Davenport
2017 – Jackie Ricks-Sample
2015 – Artie Ange
2014 – Rosemarie Doshier
2013 – Stephanie Walker
2012 – James Perry
2012 – T Stockton Midgett
2012 – Anderson Midgett
REALTOR® of the Year Award
REALTOR® of the Year recognizes those who have served not only the real estate profession but also their communities in the past year. The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® recognizes one distinguished REALTOR® each year during the annual REALTORS® Ball event.
2024 Tammy Aycock
2023 Rosemarie Doshier
2022 Jimmy Anderson
2021 Richard Tolson
2020 Michael Davenport
2019 Lori Brooks
2018 John Head
2017 David Pergerson
2016 Jean-Paul Peron
2015 Beth Midgett
2014 Tim Cafferty
2013 Colleen Shriver
2012 Stewart Couch
2011 Kim Endre
2010 Monica Thibodeau
2009 Amy Helle
2008 Mercedes Tabano
2007 Deborah D. Bryant
2006 Linda Hess
2005 Richard Hess
2004 Mary M. Davenport
2003 Stephanie G. Walker
2002 F. Jeffrey Scott
2001 F. Jeffrey Scott
2000 Barbara J. Connery
1999 James M. Breashears
1998 Michael F. Davenport
1997 Robert F. Harrell
1996 Artie B. Ange
1995 Rosemarie R. Doshier
1994 R. Sidney Jordan, Jr.
1993 Timothy M. Cafferty
1992 John R. Stubbings
1991 E. Paul Breaux, Jr.
1990 William W. Wheeler
1989 Jackie Ricks
1988 George Williams
1987 John Myers
1986 Doug Langford
1985 David Perrot
1984 James F. Perry
1983 David S. Watson
1982 Howard Cliborne
1981 Timothy W. Midgett
1980 Martin Berger
1979 Jerry S. Wright, Jr.
1978 James F. Perry
1977 John A. Watkins
Kim Endre Good Neighbor Award
Modeled after the NAR Good Neighbor Awards, the OBAR Kim Endre Good Neighbor Award, sponsored by Steven Gillis State Farm & Rocket Mortgage, recognizes individual REALTORS® on the Outer Banks who have made an impact on their community through volunteer work. Nominations may be submitted at anytime.
The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® is honored to recognize recipients of the Kim Endre Good Neighbor Awards. Click on the name below to learn more!
(August) 2023 - Brook Sparks
Nags Head, NC – The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) and Platinum Community Partner Steven Gillis State Farm Rocket Mortgage are proud to announce REALTOR® Brook Sparks as the most recent recipient of the Association’s Good Neighbor Award.
Brook was nominated by a co-worker who had this to say: “Whether it is collecting donations for a family that lost everything in a house fire or donating her time and energy to coordinate and oversee the annual Wounded Warriors in Action (WWIA) OBX Waterfowl Hunt, this REALTOR® can always be counted on when someone is in need. Her dedication to REALTORS®, her family, and her community shows in every interaction. I am honored to call her a friend and colleague.”
The OBAR Good Neighbor Award honors a REALTOR® that goes above and beyond through their volunteer efforts to support others and make their community a better place to live. Chaired by member Jimmy Anderson, the Good Neighbor League reviews nominations and selects the worthy recipient to be honored at OBAR’s General Membership Meetings. Nominations can be made by other REALTORS® or by a member of the public.
Says Sparks, “I am truly honored to accept the Good Neighbor Award on behalf of our amazing community. What started out as a small event that made a small hunting trip possible for an amazing foundation has turned into a vehicle that unites several counties and has even crossed state lines. While I may be the "mouthpiece" for this extraordinary effort of many, every single action taken by our neighbors, coworkers and friends has changed the lives of many Purple Heart Recipients.” She continues, “To know that our community efforts have caught the attention of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® and other organizations in our community can only bring more much needed awareness to the selfless causes of this incredible foundation. Raising awareness for the healing of America's most sacred treasures, the Purple Heart recipients of the US Military has become a passion and huge part of my life. We must never forget the sacrifices that have been made so that we can enjoy the freedoms that we do today. I am honored to accept this award on behalf of every single citizen that participates each year in our celebration of unity and our display of appreciation to the American Hero.”
As the recipient of the Good Neighbor Award, a donation will be made on Brook’s behalf to the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation. WWIA is a public charity that devotes all its energy and resources to supporting the people wounded in combat who were awarded the Purple Heart medal. WWIA supports these phenomenal heroes by providing them with the opportunity to participate in world-class outdoor sporting activities at no cost to them.
If you know someone who deserves recognition for their volunteer efforts, please consider nominating them for the Good Neighbor Award. The award is sponsored by OBAR’s Community Partner, Steven Gillis State Farm/Rocket Mortgage. For more information on how to nominate a REALTOR® or for more information on the Good Neighbor Award program, please contact OBAR at (252) 441-4036 or visit www.outerbanksrealtors.com.
(August) 2023 - Kim Endre
Kim donating supplys for REALTORS® Give Back Day
Kim Endre was nominated for her true, giving spirit. She was always willing to give a helping hand for whomever, and whatever charity needed it. She often volunteered to have her office be a donation drop off spot for OBAR's various charitable donation drives. Not only that, but for every charity event, Kim donated items or purchased gift certificates to be used as raffle prizes benefitting the charity. Kim was heavily involved in the local and state REALTOR® associations, serving on multiple committees, many of which were charitable. She was a strong advocate for Outer Banks residents and real property rights through her dedication to the REALTOR® Political Action Committee.
Kim celebrated everyone she knew with a thank you card for any occasion. During COVID, she even began putting up signs on her close-knit neighbor's houses to continue to celebrate when anyone had a birthday. Kim was also very supportive of all of the baseball players that her loving husband, Pete, coached, making sure they had rides to home and away games, and was always one of their biggest cheerleaders from the sidelines.
Simply put, Kim was, "All Heart" because, "Heart Leads You Home".
Christi Bryant, Keller Williams OBX - October 2022
REALTOR® Christi Bryant Recognized as a Good Neighbor
Nags Head, NC – REALTOR® Christi Bryant with Keller Williams OBX was recently honored as the recipient of a Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Good Neighbor at an Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) Membership Meeting. Christi was honored for her charitable work with both OBAR and the Outer Banks community.
Says Bryant, “I was shocked to receive this award. I just want to help people and give back to the community. I certainly do not need an award for that.”
Christi has been a REALTOR® with OBAR since 2017. Says Good Neighbor League Designee Jimmy Anderson, “Christi has been an integral part in many of OBAR's charity events from bowling to surf fishing tournaments. She is always ready to give, whether it is a monetary donation, or her volunteerism before, during, and after the event.” Christi has served on and/or chaired multiple OBAR committees. She served on the Board of Directors as Director at Large in 2021 and 2022 and will serve as the 2023 Secretary of the Association.
In addition to her volunteerism with OBAR, Christi is also the current President and Membership Chair of the Kitty Hawk Rotary Club. The club has hosted multiple charitable events, including their Ruthies Kitchen Dinner, ringing the Salvation Army bells at Walmart, sponsoring a hydration station during OBX marathon events, beach cleanups throughout the summer, and a St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser benefitting Dare Coalition Against Substance Abuse (CASA). Rotaries across the world raise funds for the purpose of promoting peace, literacy, fighting polio, and more within our community and beyond.
Christi also serves as a Director of the OBX Food Pantry. The Pantry is a benevolent non-profit organization, providing direct nutritional assistance to Dare County residents experiencing a temporary crisis or emergency. They currently aid nearly 5,680 Dare County residents who are food insecure.
The Good Neighbor Award recognizes local REALTORS® that go above and beyond for the betterment of the community. The award is sponsored by OBAR Platinum Community Partner Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.
Jimmuy Anderson,Hall & Nixon - August 2022
Congratulations to Good Neighbor Jimmy Anderson
Congratulations to Jimmy Anderson! Jimmy Anderson was recognized as a Good Neighbor by Good Neighbor Sponsor Aimee Pitts with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Jimmy was recognized for his generosity when he donated the floral arrangements for a fundraiser for local legend Hampton "Hambone" Wolf who passed away in May. In addition he volunteered his assistance throughout the day. Jimmy was nominated by Diane Lorditch.
Jimmy is a Past President of the Association, and is also the Chair of the OBAR Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Task Force and currently serves on multiple committees.
Natalie Painter, Coastal NC Realty Group - Febraury 2022
Natalie Painter was recognized as a Good Neighbor by Good Neighbor Chair Jimmy Anderson, and Good Neighbor Community Partner Aimee Pitts with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage for her long standing work with Meals on Wheels.
2021 (October) - Greg Green
Nags Head, NC – REALTOR® Greg Green with Village Realty was recognized as a Good Neighbor at the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) Annual Meeting. Awarded by committee designee Jimmy Anderson of Hall and Nixon Real Estate, Inc., Greg was recognized for his work with the Great Cycle Challenge that helps kids fight cancer. Greg rode almost 275 miles and raised over $3,000 for the cause. This was not the first time Greg has participated in this charity, but this year he did it in honor of his former co-worker and friend, REALTOR® John Register who lost his battle with cancer in April 2021.
The Good Neighbor Award recognizes local REALTORS® who go above and beyond for the betterment of the community and the REALTOR® name. The award is sponsored by OBAR Platinum Community Partner Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Congratulations Greg! Thank you for being a Good Neighbor!
October 2021 - Greg Green
Jessiah Rudolph of Keller Williams was awarded the Good Neighbor Award sponsored by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, at OBAR’s Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, November 19th. Jessiah, a member of OBAR since 2019, was recognized for his work as a leader and mentor to local middle and high school students through Church of the Outer Banks youth ministry. He also serves on the Churche’s Mission Committee that helps organize, plan, and allocate funds for local outreach programs locally. Additionally, Jessiah has volunteer the past 5 years with Surfing for Autism, and volunteered his time and DJ equipment for OBAR’s 2019 REALTOR®Fest.
OBAR’s Good Neighbor Award, sponsored by Platinum Community Partner Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, recognizes OBAR members that are REALTOR® in good standing, have contributed to a program that improves the livability of the local community, made a significant contribution of personal time, and contributed materials and other resources to the OBX community, and more. The Good Neighbor Award Committee, Chaired by 2020 President Jimmy Anderson, felt Jessiah was the epitome of a Good Neighbor.
Aimee Pitts, of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and Good Neighbor Award Committee member, presented Jessiah the award. Congratulations Jessiah Rudolph!
Doug Brindley, Brindley Beach Vacation & Sales, May 2019
Doug Brindley was recognized for his dedication to the Dare County Foster Care Program. This program is a child welfare service which provides care for children when their own family or legal custodian cannot care for them. The commitment and dedication to becoming a foster parent requires lengthy training following strict guidelines. As such, Brindley and his wife Joan, “Opened their entire world—hearts, minds, money, and time to become foster parents, giving children a safe and happy home.”
Brook Sparks of Beach Realty & Construction, KH, March 2019
Brook Sparks was recognized for her longtime dedication to and planning of the Wounded Warrior Duck Hunt & Escort event held each year in Currituck County. For this event, Sparks arranged free room and board, meals, activities, and an official police escort from Currituck to the Virginia state line where residents line the roads to salute these dedicated men and women. In addition, Sparks chaired the 2019 Bowling Tourney Committee which raised over $4,300 in monetary donations as well as approximately 1,200 meals for local food pantries which made it the most successful bowling tourney to date.
Kristine Kiousis of Beach Realty & Construction, KH, March 2019
Kristine Kiousis was honored with a Good Neighbor Award for her fundraising work done through her family’s business, “Stack ‘em High”. Kiousis, has jumped in and provided food at a moment’s notice for multiple events throughout the area–including breakfast for the 2018 OBAR Surf Fishing Tournament, a charity event benefiting the Association’s Scholarship & Disaster Relief Funds. She has continually opened their local restaurant to host fundraising efforts for many organizations in the Outer Banks. Kiousis is also active in her church, her community of Chicahauk, and OBAR. As a member of OBAR for the past 14 years, she has volunteered her time by serving on multiple committees including Golf, Education, Scholarship, Membership, and even the Board of Directors from 2011-2012.
2019 (February) - Rosemarie Doshier
Rosemarie was recognized as a Good Neighbor for her incredible efforts in organizing relief efforts and assistance to Ocracoke after Hurricane Dorian. She even secured financial aide through OBAR's Disaster Relief Fund, held through the Outer Banks Community Foundation, totaling $13,000.
Tim Cafferty of Outer Banks Blue Realty Services
Tim was nominated for the Good Neighbor League Award by Doug Brindley for his work with the local fundraising program, A Womanless Beauty Pageant, which celebrated it’s final year in November 2017. The annual fundraising event, produced by Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, has raised over $300,000 for local charities over the past five years. (November 29, 2018)
Marsha Brown of Surf or Sound Realty
Marsha was nominated for her service on the Dare County Veteran’s Advisory Council. Marsha was responsible for creating a Veterans I.D. Card for local discounts which includes approximately 70 business owners who wish to say ‘thank you’ to Dare County veterans for all they have done to protect & serve.
2018 (February) - Carolyn Hickock
Carolyn received the Good Neighbor Award for her volunteer work with the Currituck Police Department. In particular, during the holidays, Carolyn fills police cars to the brim with toys to be donated to children in need.
David Pergerson of Carolina Designs Realty
David was nominated for his work with the Dare County youth soccer league, as well as his hard work raising funds for the OBAR Disaster Relief Fund as Chair of the Disaster Relief Bowling Tournament Committee.
Myra Ladd-Bone of Atlantic Realty
Myra was commended in particular for her work on the Outer Banks Hospital “Get Pinked! and More” program. All of the proceeds from the “Get Pinked! and More” events stay on the Outer Banks to support the cancer programs of The Outer Banks Hospital Development Council’s OBX Cancer Cares Fund, including free cancer screenings for members of our community.
2017 (May) - Holly Austin
Holly Austin was recognized as a Good Neighbor for continually giving herself to help others. She has coordinated and worked on for 5 years or more on Little Pink Houses of Hope, Cape Hatteras School Drive – Via Little Grove Methodist Church, and Angel Tree Coordinator For Hatteras Realty to name only a few. Every year she coordinates the Angel Tree Drive for Hatteras Realty in an effort to insure that all Hatteras Island families have a special Merry Christmas. Even before her children started school, she took on the annual school drive to collect the needed supplies for children from K thru 12 and filling several dozen back packs annually with school supplies, clothing, tissues and more so that children could have a good start to the school year and their futures. And about 6 years ago Holly was contacted by a lady who was starting a program “Little Pink Houses of Hope”. This program was to give breast cancer patients and their families a stress free, memorable vacation together. Over the past 6 years she has coordinated housing, meals, activities and more so that 72 families could spend a week together on Hatteras Island making memories. She even served on their board of directors for a year. Holly does all of this with genuine caring and love for the recipients and she sets a wonderful example for everyone she touches. Anyone would be lucky to have Holly as their Good Neighbor.
John Head of Colony Realty Corp
John was nominated by Holly Austin at Hatteras Realty for his work with Hatteras Island Young Life. Young Life is a organization focused on what matters to kids – fun, adventure, friendship and a sense of purpose. For many years now, John has donated commercial building space and utilities for an indoor Skate Park in Frisco. The building also houses Young Life volunteers in the summer months and has been providing a safe and positive environment for Hatteras Island kids. He also recently donated space for the Really Free Market for hurricane victims as the area was in recovery from Hurricane Matthew. Congratulations John!
Barbara Morgan of Harrell and Associates
Barbara was nominated by Marie Neilson, Coordinator of the Hands of Hope at the Outer Banks Hospital. Hands of Hope is a community initiative arising from the desire to ensure that no one walks a cancer journey alone. Barbara has been a caring, empathetic and generous volunteer for Hands of Hope since 2011. She has given rides to treatment, and has willingly and consistently provided meals and respite to many cancer patients and their families. Congratulations Barbara Morgan!
Joe & Ann Lamb of Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates - 2016
Joe and Ann have a love for the Outer Banks that is felt through their contributions to local charities such as the Angel Tree Foundation, Mano Al Hermano, Roanoke Island Historical Associations, Dare County School System, Outer Banks Relief Foundation, Friends Of Jockey’s Ridge State Park , Surf Riders Foundation, and the scholarships they provide to universities such as UNC Chapel Hill, ECU and the College of the Albemarle.