The 2025 NEFAR (Northeast Florida Association of Realtors) Awards and Installation Gala took place Jan. 24 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Jacksonville. More than 300 guests gathered to celebrate a year of accomplishments in 2024. Upon arrival, Realtors from all over Northeast Florida got to walk NEFAR’s blue carpet, take photos, mingle while enjoying cocktail hour and indulge in a three-course meal.
As the night went on, attendees witnessed the graduation of the 2024 Leadership Academy candidates. These 18 individuals were presented with their Leadership Academy diplomas and pins by 2024 NEFAR President Rory Dubin, as they were recognized for their completion of the rigorous, yearlong program designed to train emerging leaders on how to make a difference within NEFAR and the real estate community.
Additionally, the evening was used to honor NEFAR’s 2024 award recipients. These recipients were nominated by their colleagues for their achievements and impacts within the world of real estate, and their dedication to bettering NEFAR and their community.
These extraordinary candidates received their awards, presented to them by Rory Dubin and NEFAR CEO Glenn East as their accomplishments for 2024 were announced.
As the evening wrapped up, the 2025 NEFAR officers and directors were installed into their positions, and the 2024 officers and directors were relieved of their duties as attendees celebrated their long year of hard work. See below for the list of 2025 Officers and Directors.
After the new officers assumed their roles, 2025 NEFAR president Mario Gonzalez revealed NEFAR’s theme for 2025: “Forward. Together. In Service.” This theme encompasses NEFAR’s goals and mindset for the association’s next year of growth and accomplishments.
