Coldwell Banker Premier Celebrates Top Real Estate Agents at Delaware Awards Gala
Coldwell Banker Premier Celebrates Top Real Estate Agents at Delaware Awards Gala
April 2, 2026 (Delaware) - The annual Coldwell Banker Premier Awards Gala for the Delaware region was held on March 26, 2026 at The Clubhouse at Baywood in Long Neck, DE. Agents and staff from Premier's local offices in Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Seaford, and Milford attended, along with company leadership and corporate staff who traveled in from Spain, Virginia, Ohio, Louisiana, and more. During the gala, awards were presented from the Coldwell Banker international brand level as well as from a regional level. Following is a list of the brand award winners, who qualified based on sales excellence during the 2025 calendar year.
COLDWELL BANKER INTERNATIONAL STERLING SOCIETY
TOP 11% OF ALL COLDWELL BANKER SALES ASSOCIATES
- Beth Dorman
COLDWELL BANKER INTERNATIONAL DIAMOND SOCIETY
TOP 7% OF ALL COLDWELL BANKER SALES ASSOCIATES
- Kathy Newcomb
- Lee Johnson
COLDWELL BANKER INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT'S PREMIER
TOP 1% OF ALL COLDWELL BANKER SALES ASSOCIATES
- Harry “Skip” Faust
COLDWELL BANKER INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF EXCELLENCE
ONLY 140 INDIVIDUALS OUT OF 95,000 SALES ASSOCIATES QUALIFIED
- Julie Gritton
Jason Waugh, President of Coldwell Banker Affiliates, extends his congratulations to the winners on ranking among the top sales professionals in the worldwide Coldwell Banker network. He says, "Their exceptional performance exemplifies the best and brightest in real estate today."
35 additional agents received regional awards from Coldwell Banker Premier for sales, rentals, growth, and upholding the company's core values. A Lifetime Achievement award was presented to Ellen Ewell, a beloved administrative staff member who is set to retire in May. Ewell’s career in real estate has spanned an impressive 45 years, and for the most recent two decades she has been a key part of the Coldwell Banker team. Ewell’s upcoming departure is bittersweet for her colleagues, who wish her the very best in her well-deserved retirement but will greatly miss her presence.
The gala’s emcee was Stephen Meadows, Coldwell Banker Premier’s Chief Operating Officer, who emphasizes the importance of recognizing hard work, celebrating accomplishments, and showing gratitude for each team member's role in the company's shared success, saying, "Our agents and staff are the reason Coldwell Banker Premier is known as 'Where the Pros Work' — they bring a high caliber of expertise, service, and collaboration that truly sets us apart." Meadows also expressed optimism for the year ahead, noting, "We’re continuing to invest in new tools, technology, and support to help our team continue to grow, succeed, and deliver even more for the clients and communities we serve."
Coldwell Banker Premier’s Founder and CEO, Steve DuBrueler, shared his pride in his team and the values that continue to drive the company forward. "I’m incredibly proud of this group… not just for what they achieve, but for how they achieve it," he said. "Numbers are not all-important. What's important is having good people who take care of their clients, support each other, and try to do the right thing no matter what." DuBrueler adds, "When you build a team like that, the success tends to follow.”
Founded in 1995 by Steve DuBrueler, Coldwell Banker Premier provides comprehensive real estate services across residential and commercial sales, leasing, property management, foreclosures, auctions, mortgage, title, and relocation services. The company now operates out of 24 office locations, employing around 400 agents and 50 staff members, serving VA, WV, MD, PA, DE, NC, FL, and Washington D.C. Coldwell Banker Premier is ranked #19 among Coldwell Banker affiliates nationwide and holds the #1 position in Delaware and Maryland. The firm is also ranked in the top 1% of real estate brokerages in the US according to RealTrends. Premier can be reached by phone at 800.835.0811 or via its website, PremierMove.com.
