The character of College Hill can certainly be seen through the buildings and structures that exist in this historic area, but the community is what sets it apart from other locations. The recognition of being a “Top 10  Neighborhood” by APA comes from the cultural and environmental awareness. College Hill is constantly finding innovative ways to create a sustainable area, while preserving the historical and architectural characteristics that make it unique.

The University culture of Brown and RISD make the importance of these concepts obvious as they integrate refreshing ideas into the community every day. Exploring the vast mix of restaurants, shops and scenery of College Hill provides for a rich cultural experience. With so many things to do and see, this arsty neighborhood is universally appealing. Checking out the reasons why College Hill is a “Top 10 Neighborhood” would be the perfect way to spend an afternoon, or weekend.

As a company who markets the atmosphere and architecture that make College Hill so original, this has almost become second nature to us.  As we take a step back, it is fascinating to see the significance of this neighborhood and how it has developed to be a cultural identity for the city of Providence.

Award winning agents from our East Greenwich and Narragansett Offices were honored. They won the following awards:

Platinum
Judy Chace: Narragansett

Gold
Petra Laurie: East Greenwich

Bronze
Laurie Brothers: East Greenwich
Sue Clement: East Greenwich
Cheryl Eley: East Greenwich
Deb Mann: East Greenwich
Bettina Monaco: East Greenwich
Danielle North: East Greenwich

Silver Team
Anita and Derek Langer: Narragansett

The Northern RI Board of Realtors held its Diamond awards reception on Thursday, March 26 at the River Falls restaurant in Woonsocket.

In attendance from RPL were nine sales associates from the Cumberland Office, Cumberland Sales Manager Holly Applegate, and myself.

This was a departure from Kirkbrae Country Club, the setting for the awards dinners for several previous years.  The evening began at 6:00 with cocktails which were followed by a huge dinner served family style.  The dinner was reminiscent of Wright’s Farm with its heaping platters of chicken, fries, penne and salad.

Following dinner, awards were presented to 51 agents and teams.  The following agents won awards from RPL:

One Diamond: Cheryl Davis, Janice Geddes, Martha Lapierre, Pat Murphy, Trish Perfetto, Sandy Soares.
Two Diamonds: Katie Baker, John Bessette, Debby Smith. McKinnon Team – Doug and Cathy McKinnon

Doreen LeBlanc, the current President Elect of the Northern RI Board of Realtors, served on the awards committee and was also in attendance.

Holly presented each award winner with beautiful red roses.  Following the awards ceremony, coffee and dessert were served while the crowd was entertained by the hilarious Ocean State Follies.  It was a fun celebration.

Held at the Marriott Hotel in Providence, it was a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception. Fitting with the times, this year’s reception was less extravagant than in years past. In recent years there was a sit down dinner and a band with dancing, following the award ceremony.

Also in recent years there were upwards of 250 award winners, this year there were around 125 recipients.

Outstanding winners were Gerri Schiffman from the Providence Office, with $40,000,000 in sales, earning her a Platinum Plus award. In addition Gerri was recognized for being the highest single producer in dollar volume, and the 3rd highest individual for 73 transaction sides.

Barbara Stamp, from the Barrington Office, a Platinum award winner, was recognized in second place for the highest sales volume.

The Nelson Taylor Group, a Platinum Plus winner in the teams category came in third for highest sales volume.

Of special note is Ian Barnacle who achieved a gold award; this is his first year in the business.
Also of note is Seth Daley who volunteered on the Awards Committee and was a Silver award recipient.

The full list of award winners is as follows:

Platinum Plus
Gerri Schiffman
Nelson Taylor Group

Platinum
Nancy Markham
Barbara Stamp

Gold
Ian Barnacle
Patty Deal
Nancy Weaver
Liz Bodell
Paula Morrison
Ellen Kasle
Jillian Siqueland

Silver
Joyce Hughes
Mary Beth Frye
Laurie Fletcher
Stephanie Nickerson
Becky Bishop
Seth Daley
JP Pagano
Heidi Farmer Piccerelli
The Wall Group

Bronze
Ralph Curti
Leslie Kellogg
Sandy Conca
Barbara Dacey
Nancy Tobias
Ceci Sartor
Dawne Nordstrom
Lisbeth Herbst
Nancy Ryan
Brenda Gregory
Caroline Butterfield
Kris Chwalk
Fredda Korber
Lana Drew