Local REALTOR awarded Virginia RPAC Champion

For Immediate Release

 Greater Piedmont REALTOR® Honored with Virginia REALTORS® RPAC “Champion of the Year” Award

 Greater Piedmont REALTORS® is proud to announce that one of its members, Philip Thornton, IV has been honored with the prestigious Virginia REALTORS® “RPAC Champion of the Year” Award, recognizing exemplary leadership and advocacy in support of REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) efforts.
 
This award underscores the recipient’s dedication to promoting REALTOR® Party’s advocacy efforts, commitment to protecting property rights, and leadership in advancing real estate interests in Virginia.  RPAC plays a critical role in supporting REALTOR®-friendly policies and ensuring the voice of property owners and housing professionals is heard in the local and state government.

 “I couldn’t be prouder to be recognized as this year’s Virginia REALTORS® RPAC Champion. It is incredibly humbling to be recognized by my peers for promoting the benefits of such a worthy cause.  Having witnessed the power of RPAC firsthand in our community, it’s easy to enthusiastically support it.  Many don’t likely know, but twice in recent years, Culpeper almost lost it access to Rural Development financing – a no money down purchasing option that allows thousands each year access to the dream of home ownership.  With RPAC’s help, Greater Piedmont REALTORS®, were able to persevere and ensure those in Culpeper retained access to such a vital financing option.  It has been amazing to watch our Association embrace the value and benefits of RPAC and it’s been immensely gratifying to watch what has grown from the seed we planted back in 2018.  From just a small handful of investors and a challenge to do more and engage, to me ending up in a pool in my favorite suit, to the torch that has been carried by each and every Association President, to now over 40 major investors! It truly speaks volumes about the Greater Piedmont REALTORS®!” shared award winner Philip Thornton, IV.

 “We are thrilled to see Philip recognized as Virginia REALTORS® RPAC Champion of the Year.  His momentum and commitment have been embraced by all the Greater Piedmont REALTORS® Presidents since 2018 to reflect the very best of our Greater Piedmont REALTORS® who know the importance of RPAC investment.” – Carrie Brown, 2025 President, Greater Piedmont REALTORS®.

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