The 2025 REC of GFW Annual Meeting: A Home Run Celebration
- The Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth
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The Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth’s 2025 Annual Meeting knocked it out of the park! Held at The Jack Daniels Club in Choctaw Stadium on April 3, 2025, this year’s event was a grand slam as we celebrated 20 years of shaping the future of commercial real estate in Fort Worth. Industry leaders, partners and members gathered to honor the incredible milestones and achievements of our organization.
Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Award Winners
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of our annual awards recognizing individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact on the commercial real estate industry in Tarrant County.
Congratulations to our 2025 Award Winners:
Susan A. Halsey Founder’s Award
Tom Galbreth, Dunaway Associates
Our oldest and most prestigious award honors someone who exemplifies our mission: to serve as a unified voice for the commercial real estate industry while driving meaningful change, creating jobs, and improving the quality of life in Greater Fort Worth. This year, we proudly recognize Tom Galbreth for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to progress in our city and beyond.
Danny Scarth REC Impact Award
Bowie Holland, Empire Holdings
Named in honor of Danny Scarth’s legacy, this award celebrates an individual who has demonstrated stellar support and dedication to The Real Estate Council. Whether their contributions span years or are recent but significant, their impact on our mission cannot be overstated. Bowie Holland has exemplified this dedication through his commitment to strengthening our industry and fostering meaningful connections within the community.
Outstanding Young Leader
Mitchell Parker, MainStreet Partners
This award recognizes a REC Young Leader who has made significant contributions to our organization and/or the Fort Worth real estate community. Mitchell Parker is a rising star in the industry, demonstrating a passion for innovation, collaboration and shaping the future of commercial real estate in Fort Worth.
The Excellence Award
LaMonica Smith, City of Fort Worth
This accolade honors exceptional individuals within city or county government who go above and beyond in fostering urban and regional development. These dedicated leaders embody innovation, collaboration and a commitment to enhancing our community’s growth and prosperity. LaMonica exemplifies everything this award describes and we are lucky to have her working at the City of Fort Worth.
Our award winners’ contributions to our community are truly commendable, and we are grateful for their dedication to Fort Worth’s continued growth and success!
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A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors
This event wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Your partnership and commitment to the industry make events like this one a reality.
We truly appreciate your investment in our mission and in the future of Fort Worth’s commercial real estate industry.