Meetings/Events
140th Inaugural Gala - SOLD OUT
Please click here for more information on the Chicago Association of REALTORS®’ event attendance and cancellation policy.
The Night for Real Estate in Chicago
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presents the 140th Annual Inaugural Gala, the premiere night for real estate in Chicago, hosted at the Hilton Chicago.


Join us as we install the Chicago Association of REALTORS® 2024 leadership team: 2024 President Drussy Hernandez, 2024 President-Elect Erika Villegas and 2024 Treasurer Lutalo McGee.
Hall of Fame Inductee
Marion Valle
Co-founder of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation and Chicago Association of REALTORS® Past President, Managing Partner & Owner, Valle Realty
We will also honor our 2023 REALTOR® Award winners, including REALTOR® of the Year and the newest inductee to the Hall of Fame. The graduating class of the 2023 Leadership Accelerator Program will also cross the stage! Join us to recognize these amazing individuals!

- Attire: Formal & Black-Tie Optional. See what others have worn in the past!
- After-Party: The celebration continues with music, dancing and more fun surprises.



INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR?
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A validation sticker is required to receive the discounted rate. Validation stickers can be picked up at the CAR Check-In desk at the event.
- Valet: Valet Parking is available onsite for $49 with validation.
- Self-Park: Self-Parking is available onsite for $33 with validation.
140th Inaugural Gala
Limited quantities of tickets at these rates are available. Please click here for more information on Chicago Association of REALTORS®’ event attendance and cancellation policy.
By registering to participate in this event, you hereby acknowledge and consent that The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (and their assignees) may take photographs and/or video of you during the event and may use those photographs and recordings for the Association’s purposes, including but not limited to news, publicity and fundraising purposes, without further compensation to you. All such photos and videos are the sole property of the Association.
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is committed to creating a safe and inclusive experience for our community and providing a friendly and welcoming environment for all. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Please act professionally and follow our Code of Conduct at all CAR events. Do you have any disabilities which require special accommodation? If so, please identify any special accommodations by emailing events@chicagorealtor.com at least one week prior to the event date.