Affiliate of the Year 2017 Recipient

The real estate community gathered at the 134th Annual Inaugural Gala on Monday, October 9, for a beautiful evening at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel honoring members of the Chicago REALTOR® family. The event included the installation of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® 2017-2018 Board of Directors, and honored several individuals for their contributions and positive influence on the industry, among which was the recipient of the Affiliate of the Year Award. The Affiliate of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of a Chicago Association of REALTORS® Affiliate Member to the Chicagoland real estate industry, with a demonstrated and ongoing leadership of at least three years.

Affiliate of the Year: Linda Scott

Linda Scott is an experienced and trusted Residential Mortgage Specialist at Wintrust Mortgage, with over 30 years of experience. She is a pillar in the Chicago community and has persevered through three recessions to come out with many awards and leadership opportunities. Linda is heavily involved with the Women’s Council of REALTORS®, serving on their board and earning their 2015 Affiliate of the Year Award. She has been a part of the C.A.R. community for years, serving on the Good Neighbor Awards Work Group since 2011, including as Vice Chair in 2015.

Matt Silver, Linda Scott and Ginger Downs pose for a photo at the 134th Inaugural Gala.