About this Event
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presents the 138th Annual Inaugural Gala, the premier night for real estate in Chicago, hosted at the Hilton Chicago.
Join us as we install the Chicago Association of REALTORS® 2021-2022 leadership team: 2021 President Antje Gehrken, A.R.E Partners, 2022 President-Elect Sarah Ware, Ware Realty Group, and 2021 Treasurer Drussy Hernandez, Coldwell Banker Realty. We will also honor our 2021 REALTOR® Award winners, including REALTOR® of the Year Maurice Hampton, Centered International Realty, and the newest inductee to the Hall of Fame, James D. Letchinger of JDL.
We are so excited to return to celebrating together in person for this historic, glamorous evening.
Attire is black-tie optional. Ticket price includes dinner with wine and cocktails, admission to the after-party and other event experiences.
Honored Guests
- 2022 President Antje Gehrken | A.R.E Partners
- 2022 President-Elect Sarah Ware | Ware Realty Group
- 2022 Treasurer Drussy Hernandez | Coldwell Banker Realty
- Immediate Past President Nykea Pippion McGriff | Coldwell Banker Realty
REALTOR® of the Year
Maurice Hampton | Centered International Realty
Hall of Fame Inductee
James D. Letchinger | JDL
REALTOR® Award Winners
REALTOR Achievement
Mabél Guzmán
Coldwell Banker Realty
REALTOR Achievement
Marty Walsh
Dream Town Realty
Commercial Achievement
Deena Zimmerman
SVN Chicago Commercial
REALTOR® Community Service
Eduardo Garcia
Realty of Chicago LLC
REALTOR® Community Service
Grace Kaage
@properties
Affiliate of the Year
Hipolito Garcia
Caliber Home Loans
Managing Broker of the Year (1-50 Licensees)
Magda Antillon
Realty of Chicago LLC
Managing Broker of the Year (51+ Licensees)
Joseph Siciliano
COMPASS
Industry Member Partner
Vicky Silvano
Baird & Warner
Brian A. Bernardoni Political Advocacy Award
Nykea Pippion McGriff
Coldwell Banker Realty
Brian A. Bernardoni Political Advocacy Award: Legislator of the Year
Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch
IL House of Representatives
2021-2022 Board of Directors:
Nick Libert | EXIT Strategy Realty
Andy Shiparski | COMPASS
Tracey Royal | Coldwell Banker Realty
Erika Villegas | RE/MAX In the Village
Grace Kaage | @properties
Ayoub Rabah | Coldwell Banker Realty
Rachel Scheid | Coldwell Banker Realty
Lutalo McGee | Ani Real Estate
Tony Hardy | Keller Williams ONEChicago
Marki Lemons Ryhal | EXIT Strategy Realty
Vicky Silvano | Baird & Warner
Erik Schwab | Corcoran Urban Real Estate
Jimena Sayavedra | Newmark
Tommy Choi | Keller Williams ONEChicago
Chris Pezza | The Apartment Source
Michael Anselmo | Codilis & Associates, P.C.
Space is limited. Please click here for more information on CAR’s event attendance and cancellation policy.
By registering to participate in this event, you hereby acknowledge and consent that The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (and their assignees) may take photographs and/or video of you during the event and may use those photographs and recordings for the Association’s purposes, including but not limited to news, publicity and fundraising purposes, without further compensation to you. All such photos and videos are the sole property of the Association.
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is committed to creating a safe and inclusive experience for our community and providing a friendly and welcoming environment for all. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Please act professionally and follow our Code of Conduct at all CAR events.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hilton Chicago, 720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, United States
USD 95.00