Member Recognition
Extraordinary REALTORS® in the community and industry
North Shore REALTORS® recognizes the exceptional people that help make our association a leading real estate resource. We appreciate the contributions of those that are not only active in the business but committed to the community.
We couldn’t do it without you!
NSR celebrates the accomplishments of REALTORS® and Community members for their contributions to the industry, community, and housing. Congratulations to our 2020-2021 Award Recipients, thank you for all that you do!
REALTOR® OF THE YEAR
Presented annually, the NSR REALTOR® of the Year award recognizes one REALTOR® for outstanding contribution and participation in activities that promote and advance the industry and community at large over the past eighteen months. Each year the winner’s credentials are forwarded to the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® to be in the running to be named state REALTOR® of the Year, an honor that is recognized at the National REALTORS® convention in November.
Our REALTOR® of the year for 2022 is Timothy Shea. Read Timothy’s profile below to learn more about his significant contributions to the real estate industry and to our organization.
The North Shore REALTORS® (NSR) recognizes Timothy Shea, Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Beverly as the 2022 NSR REALTOR® of the Year. The announcement was made by NSR’s 2022 President Karen Hanson at the NSR June Education Event & Expo on June 16th.
Our winner this year answered the call in a way that will shape NSR for years to come. In 2021, our association experienced one of the largest changes an association can, the loss of a long-time AE. Tim was integral in the new CEO search and piloting NSR during this period of massive change.
It was not only navigating change, but also adding vision to our future. Tim led the charge during the creation of our 3-year Strategic Plan and is now leading efforts to redefine how we offer new member orientation. He has been integral in shaping how NSR communicates, what our communication looks like, and how we leverage the advantages of our virtual platforms.
At the same time, Tim spearheaded the merger of 6 office locations into one new rebranded market center, assisted agents with a major technology platform switch, and engaged in their community through Keller Williams Red Day and KW Cares.
Congratulations to Timothy Shea, our 2022 NSR REALTOR® of the Year! The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® will honor Tim, along with recipients from other local associations, at its Professional Awards Reception in September.
- 2021 Henry Pizzo
- 2020 Cynthia Nina-Soto
- 2019 Jan Pellegrini
- 2018 Amy Wallick
- 2017 Dan Bennett
- 2016 Sarah MacBurnie
- 2015 Eileen Jonah Daly
- 2014 Amy Wallick
- 2013 Jason Parisella
- 2012 Kevin Wallace
- 2011 Bert Beaulieu
- 2010 David Kres
- 2009 Marilyn Jarvis
- 2008 Linda O'Connor
- 2007 Kim Sandler
- 2006 Debbie Zywusko
- 2005 Lois Williams
- 2004 Pam Cote
- 2003 Paul Consoli
- 2002 Pat Marcotte
- 2001 Gerry Mahoney
- 2000 Robert Soltz
- 1999 Lois Williams
- 1998 Ronn Huth
- 1997 Dana Lothrop
- 1996 Linda Bertelli
- 1995 Jay Burnham
- 1994 Linda O'Connor
- 1993 Pamela Cote
- 1992 Albert Stanzione
- 1991 Diane St. Laurent
- 1990 Elaine Kelleher
- 1989 John Kennedy
- 1988 Stephanie Nagle
- 1987 Stephen Horne
- 1986 Betty Marlin
- 1985 Alfred Manzi
- 1984 Ralph DeAngelis
- 1983 Bernard Marron
- 1982 Arthur Zweil, Jr.
- 1981 Edward Foster
- 1980 Peter Fortunato, Jr.
- 1979 Vernon Martin
- 1978 Barbara Goldberg
- 1977 C. Stuart Carroll
- 1976 Elinor Wells
- 1975 Charlotte Savage
- 1974 Henry Savage
- 1973 John Barry
- 1972 Ann Bouchard
- 1971 Lillian Goff
- 1970 James Finn
- 1969 Peter Fortunato
- 1968 Ella Johnson
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
NSR's Rookie of the Year is given to a member who has been a REALTOR® for less than 18 months, has documented sales, and is active with NSR.
Congratulations to the the 2022 recipient Nicole Baker, Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Newburyport. Nicole became a REALTOR® in 2020 and ultimately joined NSR in 2022. Over the course of her time with the association, she has achieved over $9.3 million in sales volume, attended many NSR events, and served as a member of the 2022 Community Involvement Committee as well as being a member of the NSR Cycling Team for the Emmaus Cycle for Shelter. She is a member of the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, participated in KW Cares Red Day & other KW fundraisers, helped facilitate community events for Greenbelt, supported Habitat for Humanity, Sweet Paws Rescue, Grace Center in Gloucester, Greater Boston Food Bank, and the Salem Food Pantry.
- 2021 Leonardo Casillas
- 2020 Annie Belmer
- 2019 Gillian Bouchie
- 2018 Nick Zolotas
- 2017 Linda Turcotte
- 2016 Patrick Runne
- 2015 Jan Pellegrini
- 2014 Peter Lutts
- 2013 Ryan Snow
- 2012 Holly Baldassare
- 2011 Kimberly Carafa
- 2010 Ruth Berube
- 2009 Amy Wallick
- 2008 James Hazell
- 2007 Marianne Cataldo
- 2006 David Kres
- 2005 Jennifer Anderson, Todd Alperin, Kristin Bouchard, Salvatore DiMecurio
- 2004 Dotty Peterson, Linda Williams, Beth Mackey, Michelle Allison
- 2003 Maurine Turcotte, Linda Griggs, Bill Black, Carole Sullivan
- 2002 Kathy Brogan, Stephen Rainford, Ellen Darst, Ginny LeBlanc, Dennis Marks
- 2001 Michael Skafas, Michelle Meadows, Lillian Lograsso, Ginger Attaya
HOME OWNERSHIP ADVOCATE
The Home Ownership Advocate is given to a REALTOR® or community member to recognize the efforts and actions they have taken to promote homeownership in their community.
Congratulations to the 2022 recipient Ruth Pino, RE/MAX 360, Gloucester. Ruth has been a vocal advocate for removing barriers to homeownership and for the creation of diverse housing opportunities on Cape Ann. She is a past President and an active participant of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and a longtime member of Gloucester Affordable Housing Trust Committee. In addition, she is a past President of the Gloucester Rotary Club as well as a past Board member of both the North Shore United Way and of Wellspring House. She is currently the President of the Cape Ann Community Foundation, which has given almost $95,000 back to Cape Ann non-profits and schools! She has also been an integral part of Gloucester 400, which celebrates Gloucester's 400th anniversary.
- 2021 Cynthia Nina-Soto
- 2020 Rosa Ordaz
- 2019 Mayor Kim Driscoll, Salem
- 2018 Judy Field
- 2017 Gardner Trask, III, Town of Danvers Selectman
- 2016 Aaron Claussen, City of Beverly
- 2015 Bert Beaulieu
- 2014 Corey Jackson - Citizens for Adequate Housing
- 2013 Lisa Fiandaca
- 2012 Mary Francis
- 2011 Donald Preston - Habitat for Humanity
OUTSTANDING NSR SERVICE
This award is traditionally presented to a REALTOR® member who demonstrates outstanding committee service and works diligently behind the scenes for the betterment of the members and the Association.
Congratulations to the 2022 recipient Julie Nelson, Noble Realty Partners, Danvers. Julie served on numerous panels and served as Chair of our Grievance Committee with a dignity, dedication, and thoughtfulness like no other. Because of her commitment and her willingness to step up to the need, NSR was able to effectively execute on our process to hear complaints. North Shore REALTORS® can take pride in knowing we truly hold ourselves to the highest level of professionalism thanks in no small part to her efforts.
- 2021 Tyson Lynch
- 2020 Toni Riddle
- 2019 David Kres
- 2018 Elizabeth Johns
- 2017 Cynthia Nina-Soto
- 2016 George Roark
- 2015 Jennifer Brennan
- 2014 Luciano Leone
- 2013 Patrick Maguire
- 2012 Betty Slatko
- 2011 Lizete Alcalai
AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR
This award is given to an affiliate who contributes their knowledge, time and support to the NSR.
Congratulations to the 2021 recipient Anthony Lapolla, NRL Mortgage, Danvers. Since joining NSR in 2016, Anthony has served on NSR’s Community Involvement & Investment Work Group, has been a speaker for our First Time Homebuyer Course, is a multi-time NSR Elite Investor, and attended more than 20 NSR events. As a sponsor, he has been integral in supporting our membership meetings, our digital platforms and products, the magazine, and our educational offerings. Anthony is an enthusiastic supporter of everything NSR.
- 2021 Tony Barletta
- 2020 Brian Mahoney
- 2019 Nancy Prag
- 2018 Patty Gabriel
- 2017 Richard Ciarleta
- 2016 George Koutsos
- 2015 Robin Blake
- 2014 Michael Galatis
- 2013 Felix Amsler
- 2012 Kevin Gannon
- 2011 Jeff Stelman
GOOD NEIGHBOR
The Good Neighbor Award recognizes a REALTOR® for their extraordinary commitment to community service, improving the lives of local residents and making their community a better place to live.
Congratulations to the 2022 recipient Alexis MacIntyre, Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Beverly. After Alexis's success with Bikes for Kids, an initiative to give away 100 bikes at holiday time, she launched a new initiative with her team, Backpacks for Kids. Backpacks for Kids supports Fostering Care, Inc., an organization that provides backpacks stuffed with essentials to children who have been removed from their homes and placed in temporary foster care. In 2021, she and her team rallied the entire community to donate and stuff over 500 backpacks. During the COVID lockdown they made up hundreds of lawn signs with the quote “Apart but Together” which were placed all over Ipswich. She organized cheer caravan parades and recognized the good seen in her community by sending thank you notes and gifting ice cream and coffee to people doing and sharing kind things. She is also a recipient of the MAR Gratitude Project Award.
- 2021 Esther Summersett
- 2020 Linda Turcotte
- 2019 Jena Haag
- 2018 John Swain
- 2017 Bridget Kimball
- 2016 Francine Cecieta
- 2015 Joyce Herman
- 2014 Leonette Strout
- 2013 Krista Finigan
- 2012 Nancy Frates
- 2011 Marie Bishop
- 2010 Gimmie Sue Valacer
- 2009 Ruth Pino
- 2008 Marie Bishop
- 2007 Nancy Yorgy
- 2006 Kellee Costa
- 2005 Robert Carver, Paul Herrick, Victor Serino
- 2004 Jim Armstrong, Mary Francis, Barry DeNofrio
- 2003 Cookie Melanson, Jenna Riley, Joe Kasenenko, Ken Koon
- 2002 Phyllis Sagan, Merit McIntyre, Beverly Popielski, Clark Dexter
- 2001 Jefferson Davis, Claire Dembowski, Fatima Heath, Cookie Melanson, Cindy Matheson
LIFE MEMBERS
The Life Member Award recognizes an active member of the association who has served as a role model for professionalism in real estate for at least two decades and has a long and established history of outstanding service to the REALTOR® association. The Awards Work Group sends its recommendation to the Board of Directors who determines the recipient.
- 2015 Michael Romanovsky
- 2014 Paul Herrick
- 2012 Terry Sullivan
- 2011 Linda O’Connor
- 2010 Lois Williams
- 2009 Ronn Huth
- 2008 Cookie Melanson
- 2007 Arthur Zweil
- 2006 Gerry Mahoney
- 2005 Phyllis Sagan
- 2004 Ron Fleet
- 2003 Harold Beaton
- 2002 King Davis
- 2001 John Kennedy
- 2000 Richard Carlson
- 1999 Betty Marlin
- 1998 Vernon Martin
PAST PRESIDENTS
NSR offers many thanks to those that served as NSR president. Without the hard work and dedication of these exceptional members, our organization would not be the vital organization it is today.
- 2022 Karen Hanson
- 2021 Timothy Shea
- 2020 Cynthia Nina-Soto
- 2019 Henry Pizzo
- 2018 Jan Pellegrini
- 2017 Patrick Maguire
- 2016 Betty Slatko
- 2015 Eileen Jonah-Daly
- 2014 Jim Armstrong
- 2013 Amy Wallick
- 2012 Jason Parisella
- 2011 Kevin Wallace
- 2010 Bert Beaulieu
- 2009 David Kres
- 2008 Marilyn Jarvis
- 2007 Kim Sandler
- 2006 Debbie Zywusko
- 2005 Lois Williams
- 2004 Pamela Cote
- 2003 William G. Mullen III
- 2002 Ronn Huth
- 2001 Pat Marcotte-Duffy
- 2000 Gerry Mahoney
- 1999 Robert S. Soltz
- 1998 Lois Williams
- 1997 Paul Consoli
- 1996 Linda O'Connor
- 1995 Linda C. Bertelli
- 1994 Jay Burnham
- 1993 Jesse Rose
- 1992 Albert R. Stanzione
- 1991 Elaine Kelleher
- 1990 John B. Kennedy
- 1989 Harold F. Beaton
- 1988 William E. Kiley, Jr.
- 1987 Stephanie T. Nagle
- 1986 Stephen D. Horne
- 1984-1985 Alfred A. Manzi
- 1983 Ralph G. DeAngelis
- 1981-1982 Arthur M. Zweil, Jr.
- 1979-1980 Bernard Marron
- 1978 William M. Simon
- 1977 Edwin A. Thompson, Jr.
- 1976 C. Stuart Carroll
- 1975 Richard W. Carlson
- 1974 Ann B. Bouchard
- 1973 Harry Savage
- 1971-1972 John J. Barry
- 1970-1971 James A. Finn
- 1969-1970 George A. Ahmed
- 1968-1969 Peter F. Fortunato
- 1967-1968 Lillian F. Goff
- 1966-1967 Alan F. Johnson
- 1965-1966 Ralph L. Leonard, Sr.
- 1964-1965 James S. Castle
- 1963-1964 Alden C. Goodnow, Jr.
- 1962-1963 Stanley J. Mikulski
- 1961-1962 Stanley G. Hayes
- 1959-1960 W. Ray Webster
- 1958-1959 Lester O. Sterling
- 1958 Derby Moore
- 1957-1958 David P. Faulkner
- 1956-1957 Harry Hosman
- 1955 Spiros J. Karavedas
- 1953-1954 Brainard F. Conley
- 1952 Clement C. Archer
- 1950-1951 George V. Brown
- 1946-1949 Leslie Morgan
- 1942-1945 Harry D. Clifford
- 1926-1941 David Fry
- 1925 Foy K. Patch
- 1923-1925 James G. Callahan