The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) honoured REALTOR® Michelle Porter this week with a REALTORS Care® Award for her persistent volunteer work, over many years, with a variety of Metro Vancouver charities.

Michelle Porter, a Realtor with Engel & Volkers Vancouver, is a charitable leader in her community.  For 25 years, she’s sponsored Christmas hampers for families living in women’s shelters. Last year, her colleagues joined her to sponsor 25 families, providing them with holiday gifts and meals.

The REALTORS Care® Award honours Metro Vancouver Realtors who demonstrate a sustained commitment to charitable, fundraising, or volunteer activities that strengthen communities and support people in need.

Over the last 10 years, Michelle has volunteered on the Gift of Time committee at Canuck Place Children's Hospice, an initiative that has raised millions of dollars for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. 

After the pandemic began, she partnered with a local business to donate meals for front-line workers. She encouraged her colleagues to join her and, within 24 hours, they raised more than $13,000 to provide over 600 meals.

“Along with her generosity, Michelle’s ability to inspire those around her to give back sets her apart as a charitable leader,” said Taylor Biggar, REBGV Chair. “She embodies the community-first mindset that’s so dominant in the real estate profession.”

Click here for a picture of this year’s Professional Excellence Award recipient, Michelle Porter.

Click here to watch a video highlighting Michelle's accomplishments. 

Each year, REALTORS® donate time, money and enthusiasm to numerous charitable and volunteer causes. REALTORS® have donated more than $360,000 to shelter-related charities and collected donations of blankets and warm clothing to help more than 427,000 people in the Lower Mainland. 

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is an association representing more than 14,000 REALTORS® and their companies. The Board provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service®. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR® or visit www.rebgv.org.