In the news
July 22-28, 2024
Kristen Kennon chosen NPBOR Realtor of the Year
Kristen Kennon of iRealty Arkansas was named the 2024 Realtor of the Year for the North Pulaski Board of Realtors, it was announced. The NPBOR statement –
“Kristen is a dedicated Realtor with a strong ethical foundation and a commitment to enhancing the Realtor industry through her positive attitude and problem-solving skills. She is heavily involved in community activities, serving on boards such as the NLR, Cabot, Maumelle, Sherwood, and Benton Chambers of Commerce as well as the NLR Parks and Recreation Commission. She supports more than 18 charities and organizations such as the National Guard Association of Arkansas, CARTI, Hearts and Homes, and proJect8 through sponsorships and donations.
Kristen has made notable business accomplishments, including having some very creative marketing strategies, creating property revitalization in the local communities, and developing affordable housing by purchasing and renovating dilapidated properties. She also recently converted a retail center into a co-working space to support entrepreneurship. Kristen is deeply engaged in North Pulaski Board of REALTORS board activities, holds positions within NPBOR and CARMLS, and is involved in the Joint Community Real Estate Council (JCREC). She has received prestigious awards for her real estate services including being awarded the Double Diamond Team Excellence Award, most recently at her local board awards banquet, being recognized as one of Arkansas Money and Politics 2024 Dynamic Duos, Soiree’s Best Real Estate Agent, and AY’s Best of REALTORS. Not only is Kristen successful and kind, she is also a well-educated Realtor. She holds an E-Pro, MRP, ABR, and GRI designation. She is also a RPAC Sterling R investor.
She is passionate at the State and National levels amongst different real estate organizations. She serves as the Arkansas REALTORS Association Zone 9 Director, is a member of the Arkansas Association of Realtists, and is a member at-large on the Arkansas Women’s Council of REALTORS. On a national level, she is a member and active participant of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Women’s Council of REALTORS, U.S. Military on the Move, and a member of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers.
Kristen was chosen from a panel of past REALTORS of the Year from applications that were redacted and completely anonymous. This provides all involved the ability to stay unbiased in their choosing of each REALTOR of the Year. They are scored based on a points system including Realtor Spirit, Community Activity, Business Accomplishments, Local Board Activity, State Association Activity, and National Association Activity.”
Little Rock Athletics announces SpectacuaLR 2024
By Angelita Faller
The Little Rock Department of Athletics is thrilled to announce that this year’s highly anticipated 16th edition of its SpectacuaLR Gala will take place on Thursday, November 14, at the Jack Stephens Center. The annual fundraiser promises an evening celebrating ‘The Year of the Trojans’, all in support of UA Little Rock student-athletes.
“I am thrilled to be in Little Rock, leading the Trojan Athletics program. SpectacuaLR is an incredible event which shines a great spotlight on the amazing things happening in our athletics program and on the UA Little Rock campus,” said Director of Athletics Frank M. Cuervo. “We are excited to share that success with our supporters in a wonderful celebration which brings pride and distinction to our championship caliber results in the classroom, in the community and in competition. I look forward to seeing all Trojans at the Jack Stephens Center for a SpectacuaLR evening!”
The announcement of the special honoree for this year’s SpectacuaLR, as well as information on how you can become a sponsor, reserve a table, or purchase individual tickets for the event, will be announced in the coming weeks. In the meantime, if you would like to learn more about SpectacuaLR, please contact Tyson Baldwin, Associate Athletics Director for External Operations, at 501-350-4653 or twbaldwin@ualr.edu.
Little Rock is coming off a historic year in 2023-24, capturing the OVC Commissioner’s Cup in just its second year as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference. The Trojans secured six overall conference championships, including OVC titles in Men’s Basketball, Baseball, Women’s Golf, and Men’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field and the PAC 12 crown in Wrestling. Three other programs, Women’s Basketball and Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field, also challenged for the top spot, landing OVC runners up honors.
