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About the NMAR Good Neighbor Award

The Northwest Montana Association of REALTORS® Good Neighbor Award recognizes REALTORS® who have made an extraordinary impact on their community through volunteer work. One winner is announced every year at the REALTOR® Celebration and receives $1,000 grants for their charity. 2023 was the inaugural year and will continue every year that the public or REALTOR® community nominates someone for this award. The Award will be awarded to someone within the real estate industry who inspires and perpetuates improving the community we live.

The Northwest Montana Association of REALTORS® Good Neighbor Award recognizes REALTORS® who have made an extraordinary impact on their community through volunteer work. One winner is announced every year at the REALTOR® Celebration and receives $1,000 grants for their charity. 2023 was the inaugural year and will continue every year that the public or REALTOR® community nominates someone for this award. The Award will be awarded to someone within the real estate industry who inspires and perpetuates improving the community we live.

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2025 GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD WINNER

2025 Good Neighbor Award Winner

Bruce Young | Flathead Lake Biological Station, Flathead Lakers, Flathead Lake Protection Association

Bruce Young has been a tireless advocate for Flathead Lake through decades of work with the Flathead Lake Biological Station, Flathead Lakers, and the Flathead Lake Protection Association. His passion, activism, and leadership have helped protect the “Jewel of Northwest Montana” from the growing threats of development, agriculture, and invasive species. Bruce’s behind-the-scenes efforts promoting sound science and effective regulations have been invaluable in keeping the lake as pure and blue as possible. In recognition of his commitment, the Flathead Lakers Association, supported by this year’s Good Neighbor Award recipient, will receive a $1,000 contribution from the NMAR Charitable Foundation.

2025 Good Neighbor Award Nominees

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Tiffany Suhr | Coats 4 Kids
Tiffany has given many hours to Coats for Kids, helping keep children warm through Montana’s winters. While some of her work is compensated and she was not eligible this year, we want to recognize Tiffany and the important impact Coats for Kids makes in our community.
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Leah Lindsey | Montana Bar Angels

Leah was nominated for her work with the Montana Bar Fairies, a volunteer effort to keep impaired drivers off the road. She played a key role in passing “Bobby’s Law” this year and is active in countless other community efforts—an inspiring example of service and dedication.
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Bruce Young | Flathead Lakers

Bruce was nominated for decades of work protecting Flathead Lake through the Flathead Lakers, the Biological Station, and the Protection Association. His passion and advocacy have helped preserve the “Jewel of Northwest Montana” for future generations.

Past Good Neighbor Award Winners

2025 Good Neighbor Award Winner
2024 Good Nieghbor Award Winner
2023 NMAR Good Neighbor Award Winner