The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) has named Rob Grey VIREB’s 2016 Realtor of the Year. Grey received the award at a special gala held in Nanaimo. Coast Capital Savings sponsored the awards for the 10th year in a row.
The award is presented “to an individual whose dedication to excellence has had a profound influence on the professional image of VIREB Realtors and who has made significant contributions to the real estate industry,” says the board in a news release.
“I am honoured to be recognized by my peers for this award. I love my job and enjoy working in an exciting field with great people, colleagues and clients alike,” says Grey.
VIREB’s award winners, front row, from left: Ryan Williams, Larry McNabb and Deanna Collins. Back row: Chris Fenton, Rob Grey, Rudi Widdershoven and Per Dahlstrom. (Photo: Artez Photography)
Licensed for over 25 years, Grey “displays strong personal and professional principles in his day-to-day business activities. He offers reputable business conduct and provides excellent service, always striving to enhance relationships with current and future clients,” says the board.
One of his most significant accomplishments is the Real Estate Energy Efficiency Program (REEP). The brainchild behind this innovative educational program, Grey has devoted countless volunteer hours to planning and promoting REEP on Vancouver Island, the board says.
He also works with Vancouver Island University (VIU). An alumnus of VIU’s Liberal Arts program, he became director of the VIU Foundation in 2006. Grey currently serves as vice-chair of the board, a role that involves fundraising for student scholarships and bursaries. He also sits on the organizing committee of VIU’s Realty Referral Program, for which he donates a portion of his commission to help students. Grey is also a big supporter of the Children’s Miracle Foundation and Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank.
“Rob is a consummate professional, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance his knowledge of the industry and assist others on their journey,” says VIREB EO Bill Benoit. “He is a very deserving recipient of such a prestigious award.
Six members of the board received 2016 Realtors Care Awards at the event.
The Realtors Care Award recipients were Deanna Collins of Royal LePage Advance Realty in Campbell River, Per Dahlstrom of One Percent Realty in Duncan, Chris Fenton of Royal LePage Port Alberni Realty in Port Alberni, Larry McNabb of Re/Max of Nanaimo, Rudi Widdershoven of Re/Max First Realty in Parksville and Ryan Williams of Re/Max Ocean Pacific Realty in Comox.
All six members received the awards for their dedication to the Realtors Care philosophy and principles, demonstrated by their volunteerism and community service. VIREB will donate $500 to each recipient’s chosen charity.
