Under the sparkling lights of the Radisson Blu banquet hall on Wednesday night, the real estate community gathered to honor exceptional members of the Chicago REALTOR® family at the 133rd annual Inaugural Gala. The event included the installation of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® 2016-2017 Board of Directors, and honored several individuals for their contributions and positive influence, among which was the recipient of the REALTOR® of the Year award.
The REALTOR of the Year Award is the highest and most coveted award that can bestowed by one’s peers. This award is based on the outstanding contributions of a REALTOR to the Chicago Association of REALTORS, the Illinois Association of REALTORS and the National Association of REALTORS. The recipient must demonstrate what is called “REALTOR Spirit”, which is embodied by faithfulness to the principles of the REALTOR organization, professionalism and the Code of Ethics.
Hugh Rider has been an outstanding leader for the Chicago Association of REALTORS® for many years, with a focus on public policy issues at all three levels of the REALTOR® organization. Among his many roles, he served as the 2015 president of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® and chairman of C.A.R.’s Property Management and Public Policy Coordinating Committees; he will return as chair of the Public Policy Coordinating Committee this coming year.
Hugh is active in Illinois REALTORS® and is a director for the National Association of REALTORS®. He was recently inducted into NAR’s RPAC Hall of Fame, and is known for his extraordinary expertise on property management matters. Locally, Hugh is a tireless advocate for RLTO reform, where he has led the charge so that judges may obtain judicial discretion in rental matters for the sake of preserving a balance between tenants’ rights and those of landlords. He is the guiding force behind a local advocacy partners’ initiative that seeks a unified voice on legislative issues across the industry. His involvement with his family business, Realty & Mortgage, Company, began shortly after college, when he joined his father, a C.A.R. past president, in real estate. Since then, the company has become one of the largest residential property management firms in the city. Hugh’s integrity and passion positively impacts the community and sets a distinguished standard within the Chicago Association of REALTORS®.
Ginger Downs, Hugh Rider, and Zeke Morris pose for photo the night of the Gala.
REALTOR® of the Year: Hugh Rider
Hugh Rider has been an outstanding leader for the Chicago Association of REALTORS® for many years, with a focus on public policy issues at all three levels of the REALTOR® organization. Among his many roles, he served as the 2015 president of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® and chairman of C.A.R.’s Property Management and Public Policy Coordinating Committees; he will return as chair of the Public Policy Coordinating Committee this coming year.
Hugh is active in Illinois REALTORS® and is a director for the National Association of REALTORS®. He was recently inducted into NAR’s RPAC Hall of Fame, and is known for his extraordinary expertise on property management matters. Locally, Hugh is a tireless advocate for RLTO reform, where he has led the charge so that judges may obtain judicial discretion in rental matters for the sake of preserving a balance between tenants’ rights and those of landlords. He is the guiding force behind a local advocacy partners’ initiative that seeks a unified voice on legislative issues across the industry. His involvement with his family business, Realty & Mortgage, Company, began shortly after college, when he joined his father, a C.A.R. past president, in real estate. Since then, the company has become one of the largest residential property management firms in the city. Hugh’s integrity and passion positively impacts the community and sets a distinguished standard within the Chicago Association of REALTORS®.