LAKEPORT, Calif. – One hundred twenty members and affiliates of the Lake County Association of Realtors, or LCAOR, had dinner at Boatique Winery during their annual installation of the board of directors.

Dinner was provided by Chic Le Chef and musical entertainment by David Neft.

The theme chosen by 2018 president Melissa Chapman, designated broker at Chapman Real Estate, was “Fabulous 50s.” Irene Rivas of Country Air Properties was presented the Hazel Pluth Lifetime Achievement Award in Real Estate. Rivas started her real estate career in 1983.

Heidi Johnson, current president of the Lake County Realtors Scholarship and Community Fund, was honored by the Realtor membership as Realtor of the Year 2017, because of her efforts and accomplishments which have provided over 64 Lake County High School Seniors with scholarships over the last two years.

Leana Teschner of Stearns Home Loans, which is a mortgage and refinancing lending service Realtors frequently utilize, was chosen Affiliate of the Year.

Teschner is a member of the Lake County Realtors Scholarship and Community Fund organization and won the award for the second year in a row.

The Outstanding Customer Service Award went to Kim Hansen, executive assistant at LCAOR.

Hansen’s career includes more than 20 years in human resources and customer service.

The Byron Whipple Outstanding Community Service Award went to Mike Damiata, broker associate at Shore Line Realty.

Damiata has coached youth athletic teams for more than 10 years and serves as President of the Clear Lake High School Sports Foundation.

Scott Knickmeyer, association executive and master of ceremonies, kept the dinner meeting lively, and the incoming board of directors were installed, pledging to keep the ethics of the association to high standards.

Joining Chapman as LCAOR directors for 2018 are: Mary Benson, president-elect, Realty 360 Wine Country; Christie Burris, Noble Realty; Victoria Gindele, secretary/treasurer, RE/MAX Gold Lake County; Heidi Johnson, Broker Network; Bobby Dutcher, past president, RE/MAX Full Spectrum; Jessica Walker, Pivinska Real Estate Group; Rob Ishihara, Country Air Properties; Yvette Sloan, 2015 LCAOR past president, NextHome – Yvette Sloan.

Noteworthy also, the ongoing scholarship committee sponsored a silent auction and raffle at this dinner event, which raised more than $6,000 and will be added to the scholarship money distributed to each of the five high schools in Lake County annually.