2023 Holiday Awards Luncheon & Annual Meeting

Canopy celebrated industry leaders, the 2023 Humanitarian and $42,000 awarded to Charlotte Family Housing 

With another demanding year of real estate and industry challenges behind, more than 400 Realtors® gathered Fri., Dec. 8, at the Sonesta Charlotte Executive Park for Canopy Realtor® Association’s Holiday Awards Luncheon and Annual Meeting.

Members also participated in Canopy Housing Foundation’s annual virtual auction, which raises funds to help support local unmet housing needs in Mecklenburg, Iredell and Haywood Counties.

$42,000 Awarded to Charlotte Family Housing

Canopy Housing Foundation presented Charlotte Family Housing, a shelter-to-housing program for working families experiencing homelessness, with funds raised from the 2023 Strides for Shelter 5k Run+Walk. The race, which was held in late October, raised $42,000 and will fund the redesign and restocking of Charlotte Family Housing’s MAP (Motivated Achievement Points) “Store.”  

2023 Humanitarian Award

Charles A. Odell, President & CEO – Dilworth Center
Odell was recognized for his 28-year plus service of positively affecting people suffering from addiction and seeking addiction recovery.

Learn more about this year’s Humanitarian Award recipient.

2023 Realtor® of the Year

Joan B. Goode, a veteran Realtor®/Broker at Dickens Mitchener Real Estate, received the Association’s highest honor that recognizes a Realtor® member who has made outstanding contributions to both the real estate profession and community. Joan is not only the Co-Chair of the Foundation’s Strides for Shelter 5K, but also a huge driving force in its success.

Learn more about 2023’s Realtor® of the Year!

Joan B. Goode, 2023 Realtor of the Year

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