The REALTOR® Alliance of Greater Cincinnati (RAGC) proudly celebrated the achievements of the top-performing real estate professionals at the 2025 Circle of Excellence Awards Luncheon. This annual event recognizes REALTORS® and affiliates who have demonstrated outstanding dedication, professionalism, and success in the real estate industry.
Among this year’s distinguished honorees were:
- REALTOR® of the Year: Beth Gerbus Akeley of Comey & Shepherd.
- The REALTOR® of the Year award is the Association’s highest honor presented annually to a REALTOR® who best exemplifies professionalism in the real estate industry.
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Sandra Lettie of RE/MAX Preferred Group.
- The Lifetime Achievement award is presented annually to a REALTOR® who has dedicated more than 15 years of service to the real estate industry, RAGC, and our community.
- Good Neighbor Award: Heather Kopf of Kopf Hunter Haas
- The Good Neighbor award recognizes an individual REALTOR® who demonstrates exemplary service and unparalleled dedication to improving their community.
- Affiliate of the Year: Joe Bruening of Republic Bank
- The Affiliate of the Year award is presented to an affiliate member of RAGC who is actively involved with Committee participation, education, sponsorship and more.
Additionally, RAGC recognized its top-performing individual and teams in their respective categories:
- Top Individual Agent: Julie Back of Sibcy Cline
- Top Small Team: Southern Ohio Properties – Mike Murtland & Tyler McConnell, Comey & Shepherd
- Top Medium Team: The Dorger Difference of Comey & Shepherd
- Top Large Team: Oyler Hines of Coldwell Banker Realty
The RAGC also acknowledged the achievements of nearly 700 individual and team honorees, including first-time recipients and those attaining inclusion in the 2025 Circle of Excellence Awards.
“The Circle of Excellence Awards reflect more than production numbers — they represent the professionalism, dedication, and community impact that define our REALTOR® members across Greater Cincinnati,” said Rob Streicher, President of the REALTOR® Alliance of Greater Cincinnati. “It is an honor to celebrate the individuals and teams who continue to elevate our industry while helping families achieve homeownership and strengthening the communities we serve.”