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THE 2026 ANNUAL CELEBRATION

An opportunity for the REC of GFW to recognize and honor those who have made outstanding contributions to our industry

Your Move, REC: Celebrating Leadership. Launching What's Next.

March 27, 2026 | 12:30 - 2:30 PM

​@ Stockyards Station - Stampede Ballroom

140 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164

Join the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth for our 2026 Annual Celebration as we reflect on the past year, recognize outstanding leaders and officially roll out REC’s new strategic plan and focus areas. Through an interactive, game board–inspired experience, members will better understand where we’re headed, why growth brings change and how we’ll move forward together.

THE 2026 ANNUAL CELEBRATION

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The REC of GFW Annual Celebration is an opportunity to celebrate our members.


If you are unable to attend and do not cancel with us prior to March 18, we will not be able to refund your ticket. Thank you in advance for understanding!

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Past Honors

Nominations for these awards are NOW OPEN.

CLICK HERE to submit your nomination.

The Excellence Award

2025

LaMonica Smith, City of Fort Worth

2024

Bob Morgan, The Fort Worth Fire Department

The Danny Scarth
Member Impact Award

2025

Bowie Holland

2023

Michael Bennett

2024

Jeff Postell

2022

Travis Clegg

The Susan A. Halsey
Founder’s Award

2025

Tom Galbreath

2023

Kenneth Barr

2018

Jeff Davis

2016

Paul Paine

2014

Mayor Bob Bolen

2012

Susan Halsey 

2024

Terry Montesi

2019

James Toal

2017

Nina Petty

2015

Ben Loughry

2013

Mike Berry

2011

Holt Hickman

The Outstanding
Young Leader Award

2025

Mitchell Parker

2023

Trevor Gilley

2021

Rikki Dee Weaver

2019

Jonathan Russell

2017

Natalie Ayala Moore

2015

Tyler Arbogast

2013

Cheryl McGlothlin Chapman

2024

Christian Hibbs

2022

Will Snider

2020

Derek Buchanan

2018

Monica Luera

2016

Casey Tounget

2014

Lauren Cornelius

The Annual Celebration Planning Committee

This committee plans and carries out the Annual Celebration held annually in the spring.

- When they meet -

This committee meets once a month, about 4-6 months prior to the event.

The Annual Celebration Planning Committee
is chaired by
Derek Buchanan

Derek Buchanan

Frost Bank

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