QCAR Celebrates Excellence and Leadership at Annual Holiday Party & Installation Dinner

The Quad City Area REALTORS® (QCAR) hosted its Annual Holiday Party and Installation Dinner, bringing together REALTOR® members, and business partners for an evening of celebration, recognition, and leadership transition. The event highlighted outstanding achievements within the organization and formally installed the 2026 Board of Directors.
 
QCAR extends its sincere thanks to all who attended and helped make the evening a memorable success.
 
2025 QCAR Award Recipients
QCAR proudly recognized the following individuals and organization for their exceptional service and contributions to the REALTOR® community:
• Business Partner of the Year: Katz Nowinski Law
• Rookie of the Year: Emily Mengler
• Senior Statesman Award: Dave Maubach
• William E. Stradt Sr./Bud Hill Distinguished Service Award: David Gellerman
• Sharon Smith Legacy Award: Sally Atwell
• REALTOR® of the Year: Jennifer Peters
 
Each honoree exemplifies professionalism, leadership, and a strong commitment to the mission and values of QCAR.
 
2026 QCAR Board of Directors
The evening also marked the official installation of the 2026 Board of Directors, who will lead the association in the coming year:
 
• President: Amanda Yeggy
• President-Elect: Justin Landwehr
• Secretary/Treasurer: Jennifer Peters
• Immediate Past President: Craig Newcomb
 
Board Officers: Dwayne Anderson, Christine Clark, Fred Dasso, Max Gellerman, Joel Hansen, Carie Nesbitt, Jeremy Swanson, and Pete Voss
 
QCAR is proud to welcome this dedicated group of leaders and looks forward to their guidance and service on behalf of the membership.

Event photos from the Annual Holiday Party & Installation Dinner are available for download at: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/b2phvematw50us752yhjp/AHB9E9Go9s5tp-Eg6Tt18ZA?rlkey=stfsvkalc2oflby7jna79pm8v&e=1&st=tfozh2j2&dl=0
 
For more information about QCAR and its programs, please visit www.QCAR.Realtor.
 
About Quad City Area REALTORS®
The Quad City Area REALTORS® (QCAR) represents more than 1200 members across the bi-state region. QCAR advocates for private property rights, promotes homeownership, and leads community-focused initiatives that support housing innovation and smart growth in the Quad Cities.