New Jersey Realtors Names 2023 Realtor and Realtor-Associate of the Year

Atlantic City, N.J. (Dec. 5, 2023) — Today, New Jersey Realtors named Judith Moriarty of Trenton as 2023 Realtor of the Year and Bruno Mele of Lyndhurst as 2023 Realtor-Associate of the Year during the annual New Jersey Realtors Awards Ceremony at the Triple Play Realtor Convention & Trade Expo.

“Judith and Bruno are incredible Realtors dedicated to the industry, their clients, and beyond,” said 2024 New Jersey Realtors President Gloria Monks. “There are more than 62,000 Realtors in New Jersey and Judith and Bruno represent the best of the best while representing the key ideals of being a Realtor: they put their clients’ needs above all else and they are experts in the field.”

Moriarty and Mele are committed to the real estate industry, experts in the field, and true business professionals. They were selected from the pool of local board and association Realtors and Realtor-Associates of the Year.

2023 New Jersey Realtors Realtor of the Year: Judith Moriarty

Judy exemplifies the Realtor spirit with an unwavering commitment to professional standards and volunteerism. She’s earned certifications as a Professional Standards Administrator and completed ombudsman and mediator training through the National Association of Realtors and Northwestern University Law School.

Judy engages in various local Realtor association committees, including Pro Standards, Grievance, Manager’s Council, and Bylaws, contributing her expertise as a mediator and ombudsman. As the 2023 President of the CORE Association of Realtors and an NAR Director, she actively participates in the association’s volunteer and member activities. On the state Realtor association level, she served as the 2022 Chair of the Professional Standards Committee, and on New Jersey Realtors Board of Directors. On the national level, she’s contributed to NAR committees, currently serving on the MLS Issues and Policies Committee.

Judy volunteers at the Rustin Center for Social Justice and has contributed to local library rescue initiatives. Formerly, she served as Treasurer at the Trenton City Museum and as President of the Princeton Chapter of Mothers & More, as well as a director on their national board.

Judy’s deep commitment and extensive engagement at all organizational levels, knowledge sharing, and embodiment of core Realtor values are evident, making her a valuable asset to the community.

2023 New Jersey Realtors Realtor-Associate of the Year: Bruno Mele

Bruno Mele has been a member of the Liberty Board of Realtors since 2016. He actively supports various board events, including the annual golf outing, Salvation Army Pie and Toy Drive, and the St. Joseph School for the Blind fundraisers.

In addition to his involvement with the board, Bruno is an active member of the JDJ Charitable Foundation, which donates to cancer research and provides financial support to families facing cancer challenges. The foundation also offers wheelchairs to children with physical limitations. Bruno actively raises funds for the foundation, participating in events such as the NYC Marathon to secure donations for the cause.

New Jersey Realtors is the voice of real estate for New Jersey. It is a non-profit organization serving the professional needs of nearly 62,000 Realtor and Realtor-Associate members engaged in all facets of the real estate business. In addition to serving the professional needs of its members, NJ Realtors is dedicated to enhancing the ability of its members to conduct their business successfully while maintaining the preservation of private property rights. Realtor is a registered collective membership mark, which may be used only by real estate professionals who subscribe to the Realtor organization’s strict Code of Ethics and are members of the national, state and local Realtor organizations. For more information, visit njrealtor.com.
###