The Excellence in Education Award is named in honor of Frank Dickens, an Arizona instructor and REALTOR^® who had a passion for quality education that focused on engaging delivery methods and the application of the course content. Instructors are nominated each year by the Arizona REALTORS^®.

Below, are the key attributes that made Frank such an outstanding instructor:

• Knowledge:  As an experienced REALTOR^®, Frank was able to provide relevant and relatable field examples in class. He truly understood what he was teaching.
• Wit:  Since he continued to hone his skills and use Arizona REALTORS^® forms, he was savvy and always provided new and current information.
• Engaging:  Frank was uniquely engaging and could connect with anyone on any level. He created an atmosphere of participation that encouraged students to question, share, and learn. 
• Sense of Humor:  Frank’s humor provided a fun classroom atmosphere that evoked the students’ minds, while weaving in important rule sets for REALTOR^® professionals.
• Thought Provoking:  Frank challenged the students, and they often left class questioning their own standards of practice.
• Impactful:  He truly made his students better after attending his class.

Award Recipients

• 2024: Don Martin
• 2023: Robbie English
• 2020: Mandy Neat
• 2019: Holly Mabery