- RAHB members were recognized for the time they devoted to serving
on RAHB committees and task forces in 2015 and for long-time membership at the Annual Appreciation Gala
on Saturday, January 23, 2016.
- RAHB President Kim Alvarez thanked committee, task force and Board members for their service, and noted that RAHB is “fortunate to have both veterans and newcomers who take time away from their businesses and personal lives to serve the wider interests of their fellow members and our association.”
- (left to right) RAHB CEO George O’ Neill presented certificates to outgoing directors Tim Mattioli, Gloria Payton, Dave Nichols,
Heidi Van Der Marel, Sean Morrison and Hank Balfoort while RAHB President Kim Alvarez thanked them for their contributions and dedication in advancing the interests of the association
- Gloria Payton (L. Piriano Real Estate) received the Award of Merit
- Nancie Mleczko (Coldwell Banker Community Real Estate) received the Outstanding Community Service Award
- Mike Cusano (RE/MAX Escarpment Realty) receive the Honorary Life Award
- Long service pins were presented to the newest members of the Long Service Club. 50 members reached the 25-year milestone in 2015, 14 members reached the 40-year milestone, one member – Ron Hewitt – reached the 50-year milestone and one member – T. Glen Chambers – logged 65 years as a RAHB member.
- Musical entertainment was provided by Kim & Company
RAHB Awards
Congratulations to the following RAHB Award recipients!
(photo left to right) Nancie Mlezcko, Mike Cusano and Gloria Payton
Outstanding Community Service – Nancie Mlezcko
Nancie Mlezcko (Coldwell Banker Community Real Estate) was presented with the Outstanding Community Service Award, which recognizes a member who has shown outstanding dedication to the real estate profession and exceptional volunteer service to her community.
Nancie has served on numerous RAHB committees and task forces over the last 25 years. She is highly respected in the real estate profession and is known to be available to share her expertise with others. She is co-founder of a franchise network which provides training as well as business and social networking opportunities to others in the organization.
Nancie has a long history of being involved in community and charitable organizations, and serves as mentor, committee member, tutor, volunteer for events, backstage manager, volunteer coordinator and sponsor, among other roles. She has sat on numerous volunteer boards of directors and committees, has been active in election campaigns and served as volunteer supervisor of event services for the recent Pan Am Games. Nancie received the Hometown Hero award for volunteerism and dedication to the community.
Honorary Life Membership – Mike Cusano
Mike Cusano (RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.) was presented with the Honorary Life Award, which recognizes an individual who has rendered outstanding service to the real estate industry and/or the Association.
Mike is known as a leader in the real estate profession who always leads with a strong ethical example. He has served on numerous RAHB committees and on the Board of Directors; he was RAHB President in 2007. Mike has also served on various committees and the Board of the Ontario Real Estate Association and as a Director of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). Mike is a Fellow of the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation and was recently re-elected as a RECO Director.
Award of Merit – Gloria Payton
Gloria Payton (L. Piriano Real Estate) was presented with the Award of Merit, which recognizes a member who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and service to RAHB.
Gloria has served twice on the RAHB Board of Directors and on numerous committees and task forces. She is a known professional with the highest regards for ethical behaviour, who shows dedication to the profession by sharing her time and expertise with other members. Gloria was a long-time instructor of RAHB’s new member orientation program, and she continues to mentor new members and others.
Long Service Award recipients
65 Year Recipient
Kim Alvarez, 2016 RAHB President
and T. G. Chambers
50 Year Recipient
Ron Hewitt
40 Year Recipients
(first row l-r) Michel Desrochers, Erna Willem, Donna Gallo,
Elsie Anderson, Lino Colangelo
(back row l-r) Jamie Edwards, John Bucalo, Brian Lee, Mark Boyak
25 Year Recipients
(first row l-r) Amy Gallant, Val Dalgetty-Righton, Debora Agro,
Margaret DeGroot
(back row l-r) Deborah Coles, Dominic Almonte, Laura Doucette
(first row l-r) Oscar Simoes, Kimberly Ehler, Dean Spencer
(back row l-r) Paulo Ribeiro, Brian Miller, David Howitt,
J. Michael Ricottone
(first row l-r) George Vergadis, David Stasuik,
(back row l-r) Frank Salvatore, John Schlett
(first row l-r) Debby Murphy, Kim Hummell, Sue DePaulo, Janice Hinkley
(back row l-r) Kiet Le, John Petis, Bill Chow