09/19/2024
NAR Honors Realtor® from Fernandina Beach as 2024 Good Neighbor Awards Finalist
The National Association of Realtors® has selected Stacy Horst, a Realtor® from Fernandina Beach, among 10 finalists for its 2024 Good Neighbor Awards program. This award honors NAR members who make extraordinary differences in their communities through volunteer work by giving time, money, energy, and expertise to uplift people. Now in its 25th year, the Good Neighbor Awards have recognized 250 Realtors® making an impact in 43 states, Puerto Rico, and 17 countries worldwide.
Horst co-founded Erin’s Hope for Friends following the tragic loss of her 17-year-old daughter, Erin, who struggled with social connections and ultimately took her own life. In her memory, Horst and her husband established e’s Club, a supportive space for teens and young adults on the autism spectrum. The club fosters lasting relationships through joyful interactions and has positively impacted the lives of more than 1,500 individuals.
“The Good Neighbor Awards underscore the profound impact real estate professionals provide beyond the transactions and titles, including the value of service and community engagement,” said NAR President Kevin Sears, broker-associate of Sears Real Estate/Lamacchia Realty in Springfield, Massachusetts. “Stacy’s unwavering dedication and exceptional contributions truly inspire us, as she works tirelessly to better lives and strengthen neighborhoods.”
Starting now, the public can vote for their favorite Good Neighbor finalists. The top three vote-getters will be recognized as Web Choice Favorites, with the winner taking home $2,500, and the second- and third-place finishers each receiving $1,250, funded by Realtor.com®. People may cast their vote at realtor.com/goodneighbor before October 2.
Both the winners, as determined by judges, and the Web Choice Favorites, determined by online voting, will be announced on October 7. Nominees were judged on their personal contributions of time as well as financial and material resources to benefit their causes. NAR’s Good Neighbor Awards are supported by primary sponsor Realtor.com®.