The National Association of Women in Real Estate Business (NAWRB) recently announced the recipients of its Roaring Thirty Awards. NAWRB said the awards honor the women leaders in the housing ecosystem making a difference with a seat at the table. “These are trailblazers succeeding through unprecedented obstacles and demonstrating women’s power as influencers in business,” NAWRB said in a release.
Awards were presented in 15 categories, with each category naming a winner and a Leading Lady. The winners will be honored at NAWRB’s Roaring Thirty Awards Gala on July 17, in conjunction with NAWRB’s annual Nexus Conference in Costa Mesa, Calif.
Among the recipients is Pendo Vice President of Marketing Alicia Branstetter, who was named the Leading Lady in the Renaissance Woman category, which recognizes women who enjoy multiple successful careers.
At Pendo, Branstetter created the company’s brand platform, while also creating a repeatable formula that could raise the standard of service among appraisal management companies, the company said in a release announcing her award. Previously in her career, Branstetter created multiple marketing strategies that quantifiably increased sales volume, revenue, reach, and close ratios for firms that range from established Fortune 100 companies to start-up and non-profit organizations.
“I changed industries and joined Pendo because of the opportunity to work with two former tech consultants who are determined to raise the standard in the appraisal industry,” Branstetter said in the release. “When industry old-timers and newcomers all work together, we really can accomplish great things.”
Here is the full list of award winners, including descriptions of each category:
THE TEAM PLAYER
The Team Player: From the boardroom to the front lines and everywhere in between, this woman can be relied upon to thrive and participate at all company levels.
Winner: Gina Gray, SVP, Foreclosure & Bankruptcy, Selene Finance
Leading Lady: Zeeda Daniele, Senior Deputy Director of Fannie Mae
THE PRODIGY
The Prodigy: This award goes to an up-and-comer; an entrepreneur whose success is only a matter of time. Showing a way of doing business different from the established players, this woman proves that there is always room for ingenuity.
Winner: Aynsley Armbrust, Vice President, Stepp Commercial
Leading Lady: Bia Ferla, Real Estate Partner, Keller Williams
THE PHILANTHROPIST
The Philanthropist: This woman is dedicated to helping others, successfully balancing her professional and personal lives in order to do so. From donating her time to her hard-earned money, she defines the meaning of giving back to your community.
Winner: Alicia Blackwood, Sales Manager, Summit Funding
Leading Lady: Alexis Johnson, Realtor, Realty One Group Northwest
THE ADVOCATE
The Advocate: This award goes to a woman who is concerned just as much about the professional welfare of others as her own. A steadfast advocate for the rights and opportunities of female entrepreneurs, she remains a strong voice in the fight for equality.
Winner: Maria Zywiciel, President, NAHREP Consulting Services
Leading Lady: Sandy Flores, Broker/Owner, Real Estate On Demand
THE UNSUNG HERO
The Unsung Hero: Despite not always receiving credit or accolades, the company could not function without this woman. A behind-the-scenes professional, she is the reliable foundation on which day-to-day business operates.
Winner: Alice Pak, Vice President of Market Development, Sindeo
Leading Lady: Ann Murad, Associate, RE/MAX Elite Associates
THE VISIONARY
The Visionary: This is a woman ahead of her time who not only solves today’s problems, but addresses the issues of tomorrow as well. She turns negatives into positives and doesn’t let the absence of a well-traveled path keep her from making her own way.
Winner: Marcia Griffin, Founder and President, HomeFree-USA
Leading Lady: Letitia Berbaum, LPL Financial Advisor, WealthWise Financial Services
THE TRAILBLAZER
The Trailblazer: This is a woman succeeding in her competitive industry, embodying women’s power and paving the way for tomorrow’s women entrepreneurs.
Winner: Patricia Arvielo
President and Co-Founder, New American Funding
The Trailblazer Leading Lady
Marty Rodriguez
Broker Associate, Century 21 Marty Rodriguez
THE REVOLUTIONARY
The Revolutionary: This woman is a testament to women’s ability to be capable, successful leaders. Tearing down roadblocks, this awardee is changing the business world for women.
Winner: Lora Helt
Vice President, Enterprise Sales and Business Development, Altisource Portfolio Solutions
The Revolutionary Leading Lady
Maria Zendejas
CEO/Realtor, Realty World Golden Era
THE INFLUENCER
The Influencer: A groundbreaker, like Coco Chanel in the world of fashion, this woman is disproving misguided stereotypes and changing the way entrepreneurial women are perceived.
Winner: Sandra Williams
President and Co-Founder, Capital Direct Funding
The Influencer Leading Lady
Lani Furrows
Area Manager, Caliber Home Loans
THE PRODUCER
The Producer: If we were to describe this woman in one word, it would be perseverance. No broken economy or fluctuating market can keep this woman from success; she creates growth regardless of the circumstances.
Winner: Jill Eber, Broker Associate, Coldwell Banker
Leading Lady: Josie Andrade, Realtor/Co-owner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CP
THE VETERAN
The Veteran: This award recognizes a woman who has succeeded through the decades, masterfully adapting to the changing business world and exemplifying her role as a leader.
Winner: Kimberly R. Stepp, Principal, Stepp Commercial
Leading Lady: Bobbie Holt, Broker/Owner, Sea Turtle Real Estate, LLC
THE RENAISSANCE WOMAN
The Renaissance Woman: This award goes to a woman who enjoys multiple successful careers. Either in the same industry or separate fields, she can do it all.
Winner: Gwen Muse-Evans, President & CEO, GME Enterprises
Leading Lady: Alicia Branstetter, Vice President of Marketing, Pendo
THE MENTOR
The Mentor: Realizing the importance of leading by example, this woman provides mentorship avenues for the generations of tomorrow to follow in her confident footsteps.
Winner: Amy Rio, Broker/Owner, Executive Real Estate
Leading Lady: Belen Z. Escamilla, Realtor, Realty World Golden Era
THE MARKETER
The Marketer: This leading woman illustrates the power of marketing and branding in showcasing the quality of your business. The only thing more impressive than the way she advertises her business is the company itself.
Winner: Nikki Groff, Chief Marketing Officer, Wallick and Volk
Leading Lady: Donna Dagley, Vice President Branch Manager, Coldwell Banker United
THE INNOVATOR
The Innovator: This woman is innovating the way of conducting business and has forged her own path as an entrepreneur.
Winner: Chantay Bridges, Coach, Realtor, Speaker & Writer, Real Estate Professionals World Enterprise Marketing
Leading Lady: Rosalind Booker, Principal Broker/Owner, Arbrook Realty