SDAR Honors 2025 Awards of Excellence Winners at Circle of Excellence

SDAR Honors 2025 Awards of Excellence Winners at Circle of Excellence

The Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® (SDAR) proudly recognizes the recipients of the 2025 Awards of Excellence, celebrated during this year’s Circle of Excellence Awards Ceremony.

The Awards of Excellence honor REALTORS® and industry professionals who go beyond sales performance to make a lasting impact within the real estate industry and their communities. These prestigious awards recognize individuals who lead through mentorship, advocacy, leadership, and community service, setting the standard for excellence across the profession.

This year’s honorees represent the very best of the San Diego REALTOR® community—individuals whose dedication, influence, and commitment continue to shape the future of real estate.

2025 Awards of Excellence Winners

REALTOR® of the Year
Alma Porras, DRE# 01319702
Coldwell Banker West

Broker of the Year
Mike Aqwari, DRE# 01930877
San Diego Homes Realty

Office Manager of the Year
David S. Jefferson, DRE# 02021426
Weichert, Realtors® – SoCal Living – Chula Vista

Commercial REALTOR® of the Year
Jeff Davies, DRE# 01347770
KW Commercial

International REALTOR® of the Year
Julianne Pulido, DRE# 01891099
HomeSmart Realty West

Volunteer of the Year
Chris Sohaey
MMC Real Estate Holdings
SDAR Committee Chair, CRASD

Affiliate of the Year
Karen Buelterman
Community Residential Mortgage Loan Specialist
Arbor Financial Group


SDAR congratulates all 2025 honorees on this well-deserved recognition and thanks them for their continued contributions to the REALTOR® community.