This award is the highest tribute the South Bay Association of REALTORS® bestows upon its members. This special award is designed to recognize outstanding service to the Local, State and National REALTOR® Associations. The REALTOR® of the Year is a “hero” for the real estate profession, and demonstrates what we call “REALTOR® Spirit”, a faithfulness to the principles of the REALTOR® organization, professionalism and the Code of Ethics.