2025 Circle of Excellence Application & Guidelines
Supporting Documents
Access all supporting documents via Google Drive.
Review the Circle of Excellence Rules here , edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114949990955443868144&rtpof=true&sd=true before starting your application (required).
Submit your application here: 2025 Circle of Excellence Application Form
Once submitted, check on the status of your application by clicking here , edit?usp=sharing .
Application Deadline
5:00 PM on Friday, February 20, 2026
Note: Paper applications are not accepted.
Application Process
- Online Submission Only:
- All required fields must be completed to proceed or submit.
- Progress may not be saved, so complete the form in one sitting.
- Fees & Orders:
- After validation, you’ll receive an invoice for:
- $50 application fee
- Plaque orders (if applicable)
- Celebration tickets (if applicable)
- After validation, you’ll receive an invoice for:
Top Producer Awards
TOP PRODUCER Awards honor the top 10 producers based on qualifying transactions.
Note: Individual categories (e.g., individual, team, group) are not offered.
How to Qualify:
- Accurately record all qualifying sales in the provided spreadsheet.
- Submit all required documentation.
- Obtain certification from your Managing Broker.
Circle of Excellence Celebration
Save the Date:
Friday, March 20, 2026
Details will be shared closer to the event.
Application Requirements
- Applicant Information:
Include your name, brokerage, Managing Broker’s name, and contact details. - Reporting Worksheet (Excel):
- Use the provided template or your own, ensuring it includes all required information.
- Handwritten worksheets are not accepted.
- Certification Form:
- Must be signed by the applicant and certified by the Managing Broker.
- Worked for multiple firms? Submit certifications from all relevant brokers.
- Applicant Photo:
- Submit a high-resolution headshot electronically.
- This will appear in print, digital publications, and social media.
Membership Categories
- Active Member: Qualified for the current year.
- Life Member: Qualified for 3 consecutive years or any 5 random years.
- Phoenix Member: Qualified for any 10 years.
- Crystal Phoenix Member: Qualified for any 20 years.
- Silver Phoenix Member: Qualified for any 25 years.
- Gold Phoenix Member: Qualified for any 30 years.
- Platinum Phoenix Member: Qualified for any 35 years.
2024 Circle of Excellence (Celebrated in 2025)
The 2024 Circle of Excellence (Celebrating in 2025) was the party of the year! People wore their best Disco outfits and had a GROOVY time.
Here’s the photos: https://flyingarmyaerial.pixieset.com/ncborcircleofexcellence2025/
The Circle of Excellence Awards is a prestigious annual event held every March to celebrate the year’s top producers in the real estate industry. This event recognizes and honors the hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievements of our REALTORS®.
The Circle of Excellence Awards is more than just a ceremony; it’s an opportunity to come together as a community, celebrate our shared successes, and inspire each other to reach even greater heights. We look forward to another year of excellence and hope to see even more members recognized for their outstanding contributions in the coming years. Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming application period and join us in celebrating the best in real estate!