The nomination for REALTOR ^® of the Year is divided into four categories: Activity in the REALTOR ^® Associations, Business Achievements, Activity in Civic Affairs and REALTOR ^® Spirit.  This year's winner, Sheila Nicholas was a stand-out candidate for REALTOR Spirit. Nicholas is a main-stay in the Central Mississippi market with over 30 years of experience. She has served on the Association's Grievance Committee, Board of Directors and was an RPAC Major Investor for five years! Nicholas is clearly a woman to watch. She manages to do it all exceptionally well, and has forged a path of mentorship for upcoming young real estate professionals.

For over seven year, James Brantley of Magnolia Home Inspections has been a leading professional and loyal partner of Central Mississippi REALTORS ^® community. His dedication to the REALTOR ^® body is noted by teaching education courses, pledging support as a Major Investor to the REALTOR ^® Political Action Committee and through faithfully support of CMR's Young Professionals Network. He has achieved outstanding business accomplishments and marks a path of service offering a hand-up to various causes in the Jackson Metro Area.

Nate Johnson ABR, CCIM, CIPS, GRI, CRS is a certified instructor for the National Association of REALTORS® who teaches Smart Growth across the country to help REALTORS® gain a better understanding of how to build communities in a sustainable way.