Dorothy Gillian, Melissa Stevenson, Jennifer Peters and Diana Bockenfeld will be among 19 local Illinois association REALTORS® of the Year (ROTY) honored April 13 at the 2026 REALTOR® of the Year Dinner in Springfield.

In Memoriam: Dorothy Gillian is being honored as the Oak Park Area Association of REALTORS® ROTY. She passed away in June 2025. She was known for her extraordinary kindness, unwavering dedication to her community, and genuine care for everyone around her. She was a respected colleague and a true example of strength, generosity, and professional excellence.

Stevenson is the Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® ROTY. She has served on multiple local committees and in numerous committee leadership roles. She volunteers in her local community with Impact Peoria, school PTO, neighborhood association, Midwest Food Bank and Salvation Army.

Peters is the Quad City Area REALTORS® ROTY. She serves on her association’s board of directors and volunteers on multiple committees. She is the design coordinator for the Student Build Home Project, which helps inspire and guide the next generation of builders and industry professionals.

Bockenfeld is the Quincy Association of REALTORS® ROTY. She serves on the local board of directors and several committees. She is active with the local MLS and RPAC Committee.

The ROTY event is sponsored by the Illinois REALTORS® to support the Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation (REEF).

(This is part of a series of articles featuring 19 local REALTORS® of the Year in 2026.)