FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Realtor® Recognition Awards Presented at Appreciation Breakfast

December 1, 2005 - West Babylon, NY - The Long Island Board of REALTORS® and the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island hosted an Appreciation Breakfast on Tuesday, November 8th at the Milleridge Carriage House. The event provides the forum for both organizations to recognize and pay tribute to Realtor® members who have volunteered their time and service in leadership roles during the past year.

Immediately following a light and humorous presentation entitled “The Magic of Making a Difference” provided by speaker Jim Snack, recognition gifts were presented to all 2005 LIBOR/MLS outgoing Officers and Directors, and all 2005 Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs.

This year’s program included something special. Recognition awards were presented to four outstanding Realtors® who were named the recipients of the following 2005 awards:

2005 LICN Member of the Year ~ Gail Gladstone
Presented by: Mark Siegel, 2004 recipient
2005 WCR Member of the Year ~ Muriel Schwartzapfel
Presented by: Bettie Meinel, 2004 recipient
2005 TASSO Award ~ Joe Canfora
Presented by: Tony Smith, 2004 recipient
2005 RPAC Achievement Award ~ Pat Levitt
Presented by: Audrey Livingstone, past recipient

Congratulations to all the outstanding Realtors® honored for their dedication and achievements at this event.

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Press Release Contact:
Tricia Chirco
Marketing & Communication Director
631-661-4800 Ext. 345

The Long Island Board of REALTORS® is a non-profit trade association consisting of more than 24,500 professional Realtors. For more information about LIBOR, or to locate a Realtor in your area, visit our web site at: www.mlsli.com.