West Michigan’s 66th annual Greater Regional Alliance of Realtors® installation and awards ceremony was held December 5, 2025 at Frederik Meijer Gardens. Awards and honors are announced at this event in front of industry leaders and peers.

Pete Bruinsma and GRAR President Duffy McClelland
photo by Jacob Harr of Harr Creative

The Circle of Excellence Award is a once-in-a-career achievement that has now been awarded to 60 total members, with three inductees in 2025.

The award is given to “Realtor members who have demonstrated commitment to professionalism through education, community service, political activity, business accomplishments, and Association participation over a minimum 10 year period.”

According to Bruinsma, “2025 was an incredible year for GRAR,” and Pete is “humbled and honored to join other award recipients, in a year packed with many Realtors going above and beyond with exceptional service and professionalism.”

Here’s to another great year in 2026.