Throughout the country, sustainable building design and green building practices are fast becoming the norm. Agents who embrace and understand this major industry shift have equipped themselves with the skill set and networks to actively engage professionals and consumers with green services. A handful of outstanding Green designees are selected each year by an independent panel to receive the EverGreen Award.

Each award recipient receives:

• Inclusion in an article in The REsource, the Green designation's monthly e-newsletter
• Presentation of their personalized award and pin at the ABR®, GREEN, and SRES® Networking and Awards reception at NAR NXT in November
• A topic-specific press release regarding the national recognition
• Consideration for association or media requests for green practitioners
• Peer recognition
• green.realtor website prominence

Qualifications

What does it take to get the EverGreen Award? There's no single answer, but all of our award recipients share these traits:

• Dedication to green lifestyle and work-style
• Green industry skills based on training, competency, and experience
• Active participation in the Green designation community, other professional associations, and in community organizations
• Commitment to the advancement of the green building industry and its practice
• Creative implementation of green events, practices, or habits in the office or community

Nomination process

Green designees are encouraged to nominate someone whose accomplishments deserve acknowledgment. All active Green designees, certified Green instructors, and certified course providers are eligible, and you can nominate a colleague or yourself.

2024 nominations are closed. Stay tuned for the 2025 EverGreen Award nominations opening in spring 2025.