2025 REALTOR® of the Year

Kevin Lewis, AHWD, EPRO, GRI, SFR, SRS, REALTOR® Broker, Coldwell Banker Island Properties

Hawaiʻi Island REALTORS® proudly honors Kevin Lewis, a REALTOR® Broker of CBIP Inc., as our 2025 REALTOR® of the Year.

With more than 25 years of dedicated service to Hawai’i’s real estate industry, Kevin exemplifies professionalism, integrity, and leadership.  A respected REALTOR® on the Big Island, Kevin has guided countless of clients with local expertise, steady counsel, and a genuine commitment to building lasting relationships.

Kevin’s dedication extends beyond his business. His commitment to the REALTOR® associations is demonstrated through years of volunteer leadership, including service on the Hawaiʻi Island REALTORS® Board of Directors as Treasurer, Budget & Finance Chair, and a committee member on various committees. He recently completed his term as a Director for the Hawaiʻi Association of REALTORS® and will continue serving on the HAR Standard Forms Committee. Kevin’s dedication to community goes beyond real estate. He has served on a condominium association’s Board of Directors and volunteered as a Mediator, reflecting a strong commitment to collaboration, fairness, and community well-being.

We celebrate Kevin Lewis for his outstanding contributions to the REALTOR® profession and the Hawaiʻi Island community. His service, leadership, and heart for helping others truly reflect the spirit of the REALTOR® brand.

Congratulations, Kevin!

Past REALTORS® of the Year

2024    Beverly Crudele
2023    Jared Gates
2022    Kealohanui Browning
2021    Tracy Lewis
2020    C. Kapono Pa
2019    Pat Halpern
2018    Catherine “Cathy” Fedak
2017    Wailana Herbst
2016    Howard Meguro
2015    Julie Hugo
2014    C.J. Kimberly
2013    Peggy Yuan
2012    Rochelle Augustin Beck
2011    Julie Ching
2010   Deborah Au
2009   Denise Nakanishi and Mealoha Kraus
2008   Gary Rothfus
2007   Heather Hedenschau

2006   Arabel Camblor
2005   Wade Park and Frank Goodale
2004   Gary Davis
2003   Christine Makaweo
2002   Gae Callaway
2001   Mary Begier
2000   Adele Eggel
1999   Chris Brilhante
1998   Helene Tajiri & Donna Herbst
1997   Edith Crabb
1996   Nancy Cabral
1995   John Tolmie
1994   Robert G. Williams
1993   Michael Shewmaker
1992   Glenetta Bennett
1991   Daniel Wilson
1990   Doris Smith

1989   Yukio Takeya
1988   Pat Ito
1986   Paul Ingledew
1985   Patricia Scullary and Delene Osorio
1984   Bill Pendered Jr.
1983   Jerry Hirata
1982   Alvin Inoue
1981   Vern Yamanaka
1980   Alma Prigmore
1979   Elroy Osorio
1978   Doris Smith
1977   Beverly Paplimu
1976   Peter Shayne
1975   Helene Hale
1974   Kenneth Griffin
1973   Edward Araujo
1972   Masashi Yamanaka
1971   Leina’ala Devine

2021 REALTOR® of the Year Tracy Lewis

Broker / REALTOR® Emeritus​

2021 REALTOR® of the Year – Tracy Lewis, REALTOR® Broker / REALTOR® Emeritus​

The REALTOR® of the Year is awarded annually to an individual who has exemplified the ideal spirit of a REALTOR®; whether it be a commitment to their profession, or a commitment to the community. The awarding committee evaluates a nominee’s participation in the REALTOR® association, as well as community involvement in civic and charitable organizations. The REALTOR® of the Year acknowledges an individual’s high principles, faithfulness to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and efforts to further the principles of good real estate practice among other members.