Rebekah Scarrow received the Realtor of the year award from the Grand Junction Area Real Estate Association.

Scarrow also was among the recipients of distinguished service awards along with Stewart Cruickshank and Tyler Harris.

Cruickshank also received the Realtor in action award for his involvement in GJARA as well as other charities and organizations.

Amy Ashcraft won the rookie of the year award.

Laurel Cole, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County, received the community service award.

GJARA presented the awards as part of its installation banquet.

The new leadership team includes Thomas Bankcozy as president. Merrite Wyatt also joined the board of directors. Ron Sechrist remains treasurer and Katie Davis a director. Cruickshank continues to serve as chairman of the member services and public relations committee.