REALTORS in King County honor 12 for special achievements during 2015

Twelve individuals, including one from Kirkland, shared the spotlight for special achievements at an association event held in December.

Twelve individuals, including one from Kirkland, shared the spotlight for special achievements at an association event held in December. The occasion also featured the installation of the organization’s 2016 leaders and fundraising for a scholarship program to support outstanding community service volunteers.

Kirkland’s Debbie Cote received the Affiliate of the Year award for “going above and beyond to help Realtors succeed” in their businesses. A veteran of the lending industry, she currently serves as sales manager for imortgage in Kirkland. As 2015 chair-elect of SKCR’s Affiliate Council and co-chair of its Education Committee, she has been instrumental in developing free quarterly seminars for members. She is a longtime member and former officer of the Seattle Metro Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors.

The annual event drew more than 200 participants, including members, affiliates and guests of SKCR, its Young Professionals Network (YPN) and the Women’s Council of REALTORS.

As part of the evening’s festivities, banquet attendees participated in fundraising activities to support the Seattle First Citizen Scholarship Foundation., Approximately $6,500 was raised through 50/50 raffle, dessert auction and flight simulator ticket sales which are awarded in part for good citizenship and community involvement.