Sue Miller, managing broker of Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell in McHenry, was named 2017 Illinois REALTOR® of the Year at the state association’s Public Policy Meetings in East Peoria today. The award honors individuals whose dedication to excellence has profoundly enhanced the industry.

Sue Miller, left, is the 2017 Illinois REALTOR® of the Year.

“This is, I believe, the highest award you can be bestowed by your peers. It’s a recognition that is amazing and I thank each and every one of you for it,” Miller said after the announcement was made.

“Real estate is my passion, you are my family and I hope I represent you well, she said. “Thank you so much. I am so honored and humbled at the same time.”

Sue Miller is congratulated by Chris Read, left, who made the REALTOR® of the Year announcement.

Involved in the real estate business for 30 years, Miller has been active at all levels of the REALTOR® organization. She served two terms as president of her local association and was twice honored as local REALTOR® of the Year.

At the state level, Miller has served a total of 11 years on the Illinois REALTORS® Board of Directors and can always be counted on to offer time, expertise and leadership to the association’s committees and working groups.

An industry trainer as well as REALTOR®, she is committed to promoting education, ethics and professional development. This REALTOR® has served multiple terms as chair of the Education Working Group and is a long-time member of the REEF board of directors.

She is a “Sterling R” contributor to the REALTORS® Political Action Committee and is one of a select few in the state who has been honored with the Illinois REALTORS® Distinguished Service Award. She has been active with the National Association of REALTORS®, is a member of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® and is a past president of the Illinois Chapter of the Council of Residential Specialists.

Congratulations to Sue Miller, who will be formally recognized and celebrated at the REALTOR® of the Year Award banquet June 6 in Springfield!