Toni Heiden, owner of Heiden Homes Realty, was recognized for her contributions to the Realtor Political Action Committee at the recent National Association of Realtors convention in Washington, D.C.

Heiden was honored for donating $25,000 during her real estate career. RPAC lobbies for legislation designed to protect private property rights and to make housing more affordable.

Heiden has contributed to RPAC during her 47 years as a Realtor in Mesa County.

Heiden is a California native who moved to the Grand Valley and later earned her real estate license in 1978. She worked for several real estate companies before starting her own firm in 2003