Real estate broker honored for community service, leadership
Suzi Padgett, vice president and branch manager of Long & Foster Real Estate’s Columbia, Maryland office has been recognized for her impressive leadership and community involvement. Maryland Realtors named Padgett as the recipient of its 2019 Realtors Community Service Award.
Padgett received the award at the annual Maryland Realtors Annual Conference & Expo. The conference was held Sept. 10-13 at the National Harbor’s Gaylord Hotel in Oxon Hill. Many factors are considered when choosing the winner of this award. Maryland Realtors examines the applicant’s philanthropic activity, local board activity, state/national activity, as well as their business designations and contributions.
“It’s such an honor to have been selected by Maryland Realtors for its Realtors Community Service Award,” said Padgett. “It’s been a pleasure to help our area’s residents make their homeownership dreams come true and also give back to the community. I look forward to serving our clients and community for many years to come.”
Throughout her 34-year real estate career, Padgett has given back to her community in many tireless and impressive ways. She currently serves as president of the Columbia Festival of the Arts’ Board of Trustees, a role she has had for the last two years. In its 32nd year, the Columbia Festival of the Arts is well known for bringing world-class arts and entertainment to their broad and diverse community.
Padgett is vice chair for the Bright Minds Foundation, the educational foundation for the Howard County Public School System. Bright Minds’ mission is to enhance the educational experience of all Howard County Public School students.
In addition, Padgett serves on the board of Winter Growth Inc, a non-profit organization serving Howard and Montgomery counties with adult medical day care and assisted living. She also is an active Board Member for Blossoms of Hope, working to further their mission to enhance individual’s quality of life through beautification projects and other causes.
“We are proud of Suzi for being selected for the 2019 Realtors Community Service Award,” said Cindy Ariosa, senior vice president and regional manager at Long & Foster. “Earning this award is a true testament to her hard work and dedication to her award-winning office and to the community.”
Along with her husband, Don Barrick, who is also a Realtor, Padgett regularly participates in and supports countless community service projects. Some of these projects include the Howard County Association of Realtors, The Ellicott City Partnership, The Greater Maryland Heart Walk, Hope Works, Howard County General Hospital Foundation, Neighbor Ride, Food for Tomorrow, The Salvation Army, The Howard County Autism Society, The Howard County Arts Council, The Realtor Relief Fund, Success In Style, and many others.
Long & Foster is the nation’s No. 1 real estate company as part of HomeServices of America. For more information, visit longandfoster.com.