NVAR to Mark Centennial in 2021: Celebrations Start Now

NVAR Centennial HONORING THE PAST. CELEBRATING THE PRESENT. SHAPING THE FUTURE.

By Kate O’Toole

IN 2021, NVAR will celebrate its 100- year anniversary. As the association launches into its next century, 28 member volunteers will be leading a year-long celebration honoring NVAR’s past, present and future.

“As a group of past, present and future NVAR leaders ourselves, the Centennial Task Force is uniquely positioned for and passionate about delivering a memorable celebration for all NVAR members,” said Christine Richardson, immediate past president of NVAR and chair of the Centennial Task Force. “We’ve seen firsthand the impact of our association – and we are thrilled to be part of the legacy that shapes the next 100 years of NVAR.”

The countdown to the centennial officially begins with a kick-off event on July 15, 2020 featuring a drive-in battle of the bands virtual concert at NVAR’s headquarters. Already in the works are plans by the Centennial Task Force for programs at the annual NVAR convention in 2020 and 2021, and for a Centennial Gala taking place next summer. Plus, special events, initiatives and mementos will occur throughout the year to hallmark this once-in-alifetime milestone.

While the celebration honors the past 100 years of Northern Virginia Realtors® that have brought the marketplace to where it thrives today, the centennial signifies more than that; it’s about the next century to come.

Despite many changes – the trends, leaders, laws that have shaped the industry – home remains at the heart of it all, and so does the invaluable service of a Realtor®.

The future, the next 100 years and beyond, begin now – and it is Northern Virginia Realtors® who will take the industry, the profession, and the association forward and further into a new era.

Kate O’Toole is the NVAR digital content manager & senior editor.

MEET YOUR CENTENNIAL TASK FORCE MEMBERS!

Shirin Abadian Mary Bowen Brian Block Pat Buck Shirley Buford Dinora Chacon Genevieve Concannon Angie Delboy Frank Dillow Karen Hall Ellen Heather David Howell Pat Kline Gary Lange Denise Longo

Casey Menish (sub-group chair)

Lieu Nguyen Mayra Pineda

Christine Richardson (chair)

Sara Rodriguez Sandra Stewart Tom Stevens Nancy Steorts Derrick Swaak

Marriah Unruh (sub-group chair)

Will Wiard

Colleen Wright (sub-group chair)

Ann Yanagihara