RAPV Announces Realtor of the Year, Affiliate of the Year

SPRINGFIELD — The Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley (RAPV) announced its annual award winners at the association’s Holiday Luncheon on Dec. 12 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. The 2024 award winners are Peter Ruffini of RE/MAX Connections, Realtor of the Year; and Kristin Gravanis of Westfield Bank, Affiliate of the Year.

The Realtor of the Year award is the highest recognition the association can bestow on a Realtor member. It is given to a member based on association activity, community activity outside the association, and business activity.

A Realtor since 1996, Ruffini serves as president of the RAPV board of directors in 2024. He has also served on the government affairs, strategic planning, bylaws and policy, and professional standards committees, and he continues to serve on the RAPV board of directors. He has given back to the community by supporting local charitable events, and serves as the chair of the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons. He also actively serves on several committees at both the state and national levels, demonstrating commitment to advancing the RAPV profession and supporting its members. He holds 11 professional designations and certifications.

The Affiliate of the Year award is the highest recognition the association can bestow on an affiliate member. It is given based on affiliate membership activities related to the association, community service in activities outside the association, and business activity.

A member of RAPV since 2007, Gravanis has served on the community service committee. She has supported the association through community outreach and volunteered in RAPV’s community-service efforts through fundraising and helping and preparing meals at the Friends of the Homeless volunteer program.