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2025 Installation & Awards Banquet

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM) (PST)

Description

Step into a night of glamour and celebration at the 2025 Installation & Awards Banquet: Bright Lights in the City. Join us for an unforgettable evening of cocktails, heavy appetizers and hors d'oeuvres, and celebration as we honor this year’s brightest stars in real estate.

Whether you join us with colleagues at a reserved table package or purchase an individual ticket, this is your chance to celebrate excellence in our community in true city lights style.

Dress Attire

Cocktail Hour with Friends (vintage-inspired)

Schedule

Doors/Registration Opens @ 5:00 pm
Food Served @ 5:45 pm
Program Begins @ 6:00 pm
Installation of Officers
MVARCF Dessert Dash
Awards
Program Ends @ 8:00 pm

Awards Presented

President’s Award
REALTOR® of the Year Nominees
- Claire Blosser | Keller Williams Capital City
- Emily Brock | Keller Williams Capital City
- Denise Busch | Paramount Real Estate Services
- Laurice Dabbah | Berkshire Hathaway HSREP
- Ashleigh Fordham | Windermere Heritage
- Erin Garibay | Garibay Realty Team at HomeSmart Realty Group
- Judy Gysin | Premiere Property Group, LLC
- Carrie Hamilton | Carrie Hamilton Real Estate Team at RE/MAX Integrity
- Judy Price-Kirk | Integrity Real Estate Group
- Stacy Rejaian | Olympic Realty
- Leslie Stewart | Realty ONE Group WV, Stayton
- Cathie Velasco | Paluska Real Estate Company
REALTOR® Team of the Year
- Carrie Hamilton Real Estate Team
- Garibay Realty Team at HomeSmart Realty Group
- Modern Home Team at HomeSmart Realty Group
- The McLeod Group Network - Keller Williams Capital City
- Works Real Estate Salem
Realtor Rising Star of the Year
- Jazmin Hayworth | Legacy Real Estate
- Hans Afshar | Knipe Realty ERA Powered
- Chase Lopez | HomeSmart Realty Group
- Aliana Cosby | Windermere Heritage
Allen Jones Memorial Lifetime Achievement
- Brenda Bonebrake | Realty ONE Group WV
- Deanna Gwyn | Windermere Heritage
- Judy Gysin | Premiere Property Group, LLC
- Kathy Hauge | Legacy Real Estate
- James Hauge | Legacy Real Estate
- Tina Kessler | Coldwell Banker Mountain West
- Eric Wellard | RE/MAX Integrity
Affiliate of the Year Nominees
- Maeghan Egli | Ticor Title
- Lynda Hunt | AmeriTitle
- Matti Kelley | Landmark Professional Mortgage Company
- Sarina Payne | First American Title
Commercial Realtor of the Year
- James Hauge | Legacy Real Estate
- Nick Williams, CCIM | SVN Commercial Advisors
- Greg Goodenough | Good Moves Oregon
- AJ Nash | Tradition Real Estate Partners
North Willamette Council Member of the Year
- Tammie Sakai | Bella Casa Real Estate Group
- Stephanie Wells | Simply Northwest with Real Broker

Pricing

This year, we’re excited to introduce exclusive table packages that let you choose your perfect view of the celebration! Whether you prefer the spotlight of the Penthouse View, the lively energy of the City View, or the charm of the Garden View, there’s a table to match your style. Reserve your spot and enjoy special perks designed to make your night unforgettable.

Penthouse View Table = $1,000 ~~(5 Available)~~. SOLD OUT

Shine the brightest in the room with the Penthouse View experience! These front-and-center seats put you right in the heart of the action — the true “center stage” of the evening. Sip on 3 bottles of wine, cheer with your team of 8, and indulge with $200 in Dessert Bucks that goes toward the MVARCF Dessert Dash. Your table will be lit with prestige as your logo and name are proudly displayed for all to see. (Only 5 available — the ultimate VIP vibe!)

Benefit Summary

8 General Admission
8 Complimentary Beverage Tickets
2 Bottles of Wine
1 Bottle of Sparkling from Argyle
$200 Dessert Bucks for MVARCF Dessert Dash
Logo and name on table

City View Table = $900 (4 Available).

Raise a glass and enjoy the sparkle from your prime city view seats! With an excellent view near the front of the ballroom, the City View Table is the perfect spot to celebrate in style. This package includes 8 admission tickets, 2 bottles of wine, and $100 in Dessert Bucks to fuel the excitement of the MVARCF Dessert Dash. Your logo and name will shine on your table, making sure your group is part of the night’s bright lights. (Only 5 available!)

Benefit Summary

8 General Admission Tickets
8 Complimentary Beverage Tickets
2 Bottles of Wine
$100 Dessert Bucks for MVARCF Dessert Dash
Logo and name on table

Garden View Table = $800 ~~(4 Available)~~. SOLD OUT

Take in the glow of the evening from your reserved third-row garden view — a relaxed yet elegant vantage point to enjoy the celebration. This package includes 8 admission tickets, a bottle of sparkling from Argyle, and your logo and name displayed on the table, ensuring your group sparkles under the city lights. The Garden View Table is the ideal blend of charm, comfort, and celebration. (Only 4 available!)

Benefit Summary

8 General Admission Tickets
8 Complimentary Beverage Tickets
1 bottle of sparkling from Argyle
Logo and name on table

General Admission Ticket

General Admission tickets include one admission, a complimentary beverage ticket, and meal for an evening of celebration under the Bright Lights in the City. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the glamour, awards, and connection of this year’s banquet.

Early Bird Pricing – $65 (Available through October 1)
Standard General Admission – $75 (after October 1)
At-the-Door Registration – $100

Dessert Dash

Donate a dessert for the Dessert Dash Fundraiser at the Annual Awards & Installation Banquet. All proceeds to go MVAR Community Foundation to fund grants, scholarships, our Annual Children's Christmas Party and more. Dessert donations must be a minimum $50 value and arranging delivery to the Salem Convention Center on the day of the event. All desserts must come from a commercial bakery.