Pittsford, NY – The Rochester Chapter of  Women’s’ Council of REALTORS® held their 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year Luncheon January 20th 2011 at Mario’s. The award was created to underscore the importance of individuals as successful participants in the business world. One of the highlights of the day was the guest speaker Carol Duquette, Vice President of Design Services and Maintenance for Wegman’s Food Markets Inc.

The Women’s Council of Realtors has a current membership of 12,800 women and men. They rank 12th in the nation among 700+ U. S. Women’s organization. The Rochester Chapter is the largest Chapter in the country.

The 2010 list of nominees were very impressive! The nominees were: Janet Clark, Jennifer Isaac, Sharon Quataert, Steve Vaisey and Lisa Wasson. They were all very qualified and the decision was not easy.

The winner of the Award is the first male nominee, Steve Vaisey.

Steve Vaisey is lifelong Fairport resident and has been selling real estate since 1984.  He joined RE/MAX in 1994 and, in addition to building his own personal business, he is one of the founding partners of RE/MAX Plus.

He has earned both the GRI and CRS designations, and has received numerous sales awards over the years such as GRAR and RE/MAX Platinum Awards; RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award; and RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award.

During his career he has continually served the real estate community as well as his clients on the local, state and national level with current and or past positions as: NAR Federal Political Coordinator; NYSAR Board of Directors; NYSAR MLS Committee Chair; NYSAR Nominating Committee; NYSAR Technology Committee; NYSAR Critical Issues Committee; NYSAR & GRAR Professional Standards Committee; GRAR REALTOR®/Bar Chair; GRAR IMF Trustee; GRAR Finance Committee; GENRIS Board of Directors; GRAR Board of Directors; GRAR Treasurer; GRAR Vice-Chairman; and GRAR Chairman of the Board.

He was awarded the GRAR REALTOR® – Associate of the Year in 1994 and GRAR REALTOR® of the Year in 2005 and was recognized as the New York State CRS Agent of the Year in 2004.

Steve has been active with many community organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, previously serving as a Cub Master and Scoutmaster and currently a merit badge counselor.  He was a Compeer Volunteer for thirteen years; has served as on the Fairport Village Planning Board and has supported the Children’s Miracle Network for many years.

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