REALTOR® of the Year

David Nugent, CCIM, SIOR, was presented the 2012 REALTOR® of the Year award by ICBR during the Indiana Commercial Real Estate Conference on June 13, 2012.  Nugent is a partner at BND Commercial, LLC based in Fort Wayne, Ind.

A 25-year veteran of northeast Indiana’s commercial real estate market, Nugent has come to be recognized as one of the top brokers in the area for his extensive experience with industrial, retail, office and investment properties. Nugent is a member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR). He has also received professional designation as a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), demonstrating his expertise in finance. Nugent was the 2011 President of ICBR.

For over 25 years Nugent has been a leader in the business community, serving as an officer and/or board member of many local business and not-for-profit organizations. Nugent’s professional and personal activities include:

• Executive Committee, ICBR – 2012
• President, ICBR – 2011
• Fundraiser/Promoter, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
• Founding Board Member, Homes for Children Foundation
• Real Estate Director, Habitat for Humanity
• Board Member, Family and Children’s Services

The REALTOR® of the Year award has been presented annually by ICBR since 1994.  In addition to membership in ICBR, award criteria include:

• REALTOR® Spirit – high principles of integrity and adherence to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics
• Civic Activity – local, state, and national level participation
• Business Accomplishments – public recognition of business conduct  and service to clients
• Local Association/Board Activity – service as a volunteer in committee work or other areas at the local level
• State Association Activity – offices held and committee work at state level
• National Association Activity – volunteer participation at the national level

Click here to see a list of past REALTOR® of the Year winners.