Cooley inducted into Omega Tau Rho

Marcy Cooley was surprised when she was named Wyoming Realtor of the Year in 2018 (see Cooley named Wyo. Realtor of the year on page 1, Sept. 26, 2018 Saratoga Sun).

That year she thanked many people who had helped her gain the honor. Cooley has been working in real estate since 1994. She got her start with Saulcy Real Estate and later moved to Town and Country.

She has been with Town and Country for the majority of her real estate career and is happy. Cooley said the office and staff are like members of her family.

Cooley has been active in the Carbon County Board of Realtors and served in every board position, including president, which she has done twice. The first time was in 2000. She served as the Multiple Listing chair through 2007-2008 and then again in 2017. She has been the WYPAC/RPAC fundraising chair in 2003-2004 and 2012.

Now she is receiving another honor.

She was inducted to Omega Tau Rho.

"It is a huge honor, but I honestly didn't know I was up for it," Cooley said. "I thought it was only for state presidents (Wyoming board of Realtors), but it is also for Realtors of the Year."

Cooley said she found out about the honor when she was told she would be going to the dinner for Omega Tau Rho.

"When I got the invitation in August, that is when I realized I was inducted," Cooley explained.

It was in 1950 the Executive Committee of the National Association of Realtors decided to establish a special Association for past officers along the lines of a fraternity.

There are approximately 4,000 members. Membership in this honorary fraternity is represented by the Medallion of Service which recognizes and appreciates inductees for their contributions to the National Association of Realtors, its affiliated institutes, societies and councils. Membership to Realtors of the Year started in 1972. Cooley did attend last years dinner, but it didn't really sink in, that she would be present at this years dinner.

"It is a dinner where you get roasted if you are the present Realtor of the Year," Cooley explained. "It happened to me last year, so I get to do it this year. I am looking forward to it."

She said the medallion is special to her because it represents what she has accomplished over her years in real estate. Once the medallion is awarded, the recipient is a member of the fraternity for life.

The award recognizes exemplary dedication and service, and the high esteem in which recipients are held by fellow members of the realtor organization.

"Last year was a surprise and such an honor, I didn't imagine it could feel any better," Cooley said. "I was wrong, this award is the cherry on top."