Excellence Awards
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- December 31, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: December
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Payment: Applications not considered complete until payment received via PayPal or credit/debit card
Overview
The Excellence Awards honor outstanding residential real estate professionals who elevate the Denver Metro market, from top-producing individuals and teams to brokerages and industry leaders making a difference in their communities.
Geographic Scope: Denver Metro area, Colorado
Focus Areas: Recognition of achievement and excellence in residential real estate across multiple categories
Award Categories
Production Award Categories:
- Individual
- Partnership
- Team
- Office
- Project
Special Recognition Award Categories:
- Broker/Manager of the Year
- Community Service Award
- DMAR Emerging Champion Award
- Industry Partner of the Year
- Oliver Frascona Lifetime Achievement Award
- Pathways Award
- Realtor® of the Year
- Rising Stars
- Rookie of the Year
- Social Media Impact Award
- Support Person of the Year
Award Levels (Production-Based)
- Diamond: $40 million, 56+ sides
- Titanium: $30-$39.9 million, 46-55 sides
- Platinum: $20-$29.9 million, 36-45 sides
- Gold: $15-$19.9 million, 26-35 sides
- Silver: $10-$14.9 million, 16-25 sides
- Bronze: $5-$9.9 million, 10-15 sides
Eligibility: DMAR member realtors and industry partners in the Denver Metro area
Sponsorship Inquiries: sponsorship@dmarealtors.com
How to Apply
Application Process
- Read Guidelines: Review the Excellence Awards Guidelines before applying
- Prepare Documentation: For production recognition awards, complete the Production Value Tally Sheet (can use company tally sheet or DMAR template)
- Complete Application: Fill out category-specific application forms (separate form required for each category/nomination)
- Submit: Return completed application, required fees, and supporting documents by deadline
- Payment: Applications not considered complete until payment received via PayPal or credit/debit card
Application Materials Required
- Category-specific application form
- Production Value Tally Sheet (for production awards)
- Application fee payment
Award Announcement
- Winners announced at annual Denver Metro REALTORS® Excellence Awards Luncheon
- Event typically held in March/April
What Denver Metro Association of Realtors actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
Denver Metro Association of Realtors reported $12K in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2022, its most recent itemized filing.
- Grants in 2022
- 1
- Total given
- $15K
- Median grant
- $15K
- By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Boulder, CO.
Example grants
Boulder County Wildfire Fund · Boulder, CO
Social welfare
$15K
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