ATLANTA, Feb. 19, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Linda Carol Porterfield, 2014 President of the Georgia REALTORS® (GAR), announces the third class of the Georgia REALTORS® Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Fame recognizes members of GAR who have demonstrated consistent support of the REALTOR® organization for at least 30 years, and who have had a strong influence in the real estate industry. These REALTORS® set the standards for all real estate professionals to emulate, having proven themselves as champions of the REALTOR® association and captains of industry. The 2013 Georgia REALTORS® Hall of Fame is comprised of the following outstanding individuals:
- Rufus Burkhalter*, Savannah
- Norm Grayson, Athens
- Barbara Kennon, Columbus
- Ronnie Perry, Brunswick
"These outstanding individuals exemplify what it means to be a REALTOR®," said President Porterfield. "The bar is set very high for the Georgia REALTORS® Hall of Fame, and we are proud to honor the dedication and accomplishments of these four individuals by bestowing upon them the highest honor that they can receive as a Georgia REALTOR®."
Georgia REALTORS® is a voluntary professional association of approximately 27,000 licensed real estate brokers and salespersons engaged in all aspects of the real estate business throughout Georgia. GAR is the leading advocate for the real estate industry in Georgia, committed to protecting private property rights and free enterprise, maintaining ethical and professional standards, and enhancing the public's awareness and confidence in REALTORS®.
*Please note that asterisk (*) indicates honoree who is deceased.