Kelvin Neufeld, Managing Broker of Sutton – Premier Realty in Surrey is the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s (FVREB) 2011 John Armeneau Professional of the Year.

The award recognizes only one deserving REALTOR® who demonstrates professional excellence, integrity, dedication to fellow colleagues, clients and the community, as well as devotion to organized real estate. Neufeld received the Board’s highest honour at its Annual General Meeting held February 16 at the Coast Hotel & Convention Centre in Langley.Deanna Horn, Board president, colleague and long-time friend of Neufeld made the announcement, “Kelvin has mentored so many of us over the years including me; and after 25 years in real estate still enjoys teaching and training over 100 REALTORS® every week.

“Now, that’s dedication to your profession.”

Neufeld has volunteered on behalf of the Board since 1995, including serving as president and currently as chair of FVREB’s Illegal Drug Operations Task Force, a group working towards improving public safety by making it easier to find information about a property’s drug history. As a committee member or leader during the last decade, Neufeld has been involved in developing and implementing numerous programs that raise the standards of professional excellence for Fraser Valley REALTORS®. 

Horn adds, “Kelvin’s philosophy is one of life-long learning, dedication to the industry and setting high standards both professionally and personally. He believes in balance and the importance of family and giving back to your community.”

Outside of real estate, Neufeld is dedicated to supporting the Surrey Food Bank, Union Gospel Mission and the Christmas Bureau. He is also the father of two, grandfather of two and thoroughly enjoys a round of golf when he has the time. 

Real estate runs in the Neufeld family. His octogenarian father, Ab Neufeld, still practices and is an Associate Broker of Royal LePage – Wolstencroft in Langley.

Neufeld is the 26th Fraser Valley REALTOR® to be recognized as the Professional of the Year. The award was renamed in honour of John Armeneau in 1996, a North Delta REALTOR® who for over two decades was a role model and mentor to other Fraser Valley REALTORS®.