For more than forty years, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board has recognized members who exemplify exceptional professionalism, leadership, and community service through the John Armeneau Professional Award. This award proudly carries the name of John Armeneau, a deeply respected Fraser Valley REALTOR® and long-serving Board member whose character, dedication, contributions helped shaped the standard of excellence our organization strives for today.
John Armeneau was a member of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board from 1972 to 1996. Throughout his twenty-four years of service, he earned admiration for his unwavering integrity, his commitment to ethical practice, and his belief in elevating the profession for the benefit of both members and the communities we serve. In 1992, he became the seventh recipient of the Board’s Professional of the Year Award, which was first established in 1985 to recognize outstanding service and leadership.
Following his passing, the award was renamed in his honour as a lasting tribute to the profound influence he had on our Board, our members, and the real estate profession in the Fraser Valley. Today, the John Armeneau Professional Award stands as both a reminder of his remarkable legacy and a benchmark for those who follow in his footsteps.
Each year, the award recognizes REALTORS® who reflect the qualities that John embodied. Nominees should demonstrate the following:
- A strong professional image and adherence to high ethical standards
- Courtesy, respect, and cooperation with fellow REALTORS®
- Passion for advancing the profession.
- Initiative and leadership that benefit members or the industry.
- Willingness to share time, knowledge, and experience.
- Engagement in ongoing learning and awareness of industry changes
- Respect from peers and a reputation as an ambassador for the profession
- Participation in organized real estate at the local, provincial, or national level
- Positive involvement in the communities where they live or work.
- Membership in good standing with the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
Nominations for the 2026 award are now open and will close on Monday, January 5. Members are encouraged to put forward candidates who reflect the professionalism and spirit of service that defined John Armeneau’s legacy.
For nomination details and submission forms, visit FVREB Connect.