Last Date Modified Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Vancouver, BC – Three local REALTORS® and a real estate office have been recognised for their commitment to community causes in 2012.

Ron Antalek, Michele DeFehr, Eric Huffey and the real estate office of Dexter Associates Realty were recipients of the REALTORS Care® Award at the President’s Recognition Dinner hosted, March 15, by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV).

The REALTORS® Care Award is presented annually to REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver who work and advocate for their communities through fundraising or volunteer activities.

“These individuals represent the breadth and depth of charitable endeavors performed by REALTORS® across our communities each year,” said Sandra Wyant, REBGV president.

An overview of this year’s winners:

  • Ron Antalek, RE/MAX LifeStyles Realty, Maple Ridge was  instrumental in helping the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation raise $238,000 at its gala fundraiser in 2012. Ron was also a key volunteer for the Ridge Meadows Hospice Society, Cynthera Transition House, Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services, and the District of Maple Ridge.
  • Michele DeFehr, RE/MAX Crest Realty, North Vancouver is a long-time volunteer with the annual REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive. Her efforts have helped drive steady increases in the number of donations and volunteers involved with the program on the North Shore. She has also developed a special relationship with BC Children’s Hospital and has been instrumental in encouraging colleagues to donate part of their commissions to support the hospital.
  • Eric Huffey, Prudential Sterling Realty, Port Moody has experienced first-hand the effects of prostate cancer and has dedicated himself to raising funds and encouraging men to get checked regularly. He has also helped counsel individuals faced with a cancer diagnosis. Huffey has worked to increase prostate cancer awareness on the national, provincial and local level.
  • Dexter Associates Realty, Vancouver has raised more than $225,000 for the BC Cancer Foundation through its participation in the Ride to Conquer Cancer. The real estate company has also hosted galas for the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research, raising more than $55,000, and has fundraised for several other charities.

Annually, REALTORS® donate time, money and enthusiasm to numerous charitable and volunteer causes. Over the last five years, Greater Vancouver REALTORS® have donated $10.7 million to charitable causes.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is an association representing more than 11,000 REALTORS® and their companies. The Board provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service®.For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR® or visit www.rebgv.org.

 

For more information please contact:
Craig Munn
Assistant Manager, Communication
Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
604.730.3146
cmunn@rebgv.org