The William C. Jennings Award for Commercial Transaction of the Year stands as a testament to the legacy of William C. Jennings, Sr., a distinguished figure in Texas real estate who dedicated his career to leadership and excellence. The award honors individuals who embody REALTOR® values and recognizes outstanding commercial real estate transactions that benefit clients, enhance community life, and drive economic development.

Applications will be available from September 15 through November 14.

Eligibility

  • All commercial brokers and agents who are members of Texas REALTORS® can enter. 
  • The deal must have closed within the past 3 years. (Non-winning deals submitted previously can be resubmitted.)
  • The project does not need to be operational to qualify. 
  • If you are the primary agent on a transaction and receive support from a team, all participating agents must be members of the board.
  • The deal must benefit the client, enhance the community’s quality of life, and contribute to the economic development of the applicant’s market.
  • Transaction does not have to be a multimillion-dollar deal.
  • Anyone on the evaluation panel is ineligible to apply.
  • Past winning deals cannot be resubmitted. 
  • Only one entry per REALTOR® members

Submission Guidelines

  • Narrative describing the deal and its impact.
  • Evidence of improved communication with local associations.
  • Documentation of the deal’s impact on quality of life and community benefits.
  • Documentation of the deal’s contribution to economic development.
  • Description of the applicant’s role in the project.
  • Before and after pictures of the project.
  • Third party recommendations or testimonials in support of your application (optional)

Award-Winner Perks

  • Plaque and recognition at the annual Texas REALTORS® Winter Meeting Awards Luncheon
  • The winner of the award will be featured in Texas REALTOR® magazine
  • Nominated for recognition at the national level.
  • Recognition across Texas REALTORS® social media platforms

Judging Panel

  • Texas REALTORS® Commercial Committee Leadership
  • The immediate past chair of the Texas REALTORS® Commercial Committee

About William C. Jennings

William C. Jennings, Sr. served as president of the Fort Worth Board of REALTORS®, president of Texas REALTORS®, and served on the Executive Board of the National Association of REALTORS®. He founded the Commercial Investment Division of Texas REALTORS® and was appointed by the governor of Texas to be chairman of the Texas Real Estate Research Center. His career accomplishments were recognized when he received the REALTORS® statewide award for the commercial real estate transaction of the year, and a real estate professorship at the University of Texas at Austin was named in his honor.