Intracoastal Realty realtor, Ashley Garner, was recently sworn in as the 2012 president of the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors at the group’s annual Installation and Awards Banquet January 20, according to a new release.

The event also highlighted other Realtors across the region.

Mary Martin of Network Real Estate was honored as the 2011 Realtor of the Year — the highest award given to agents based on outstanding service to WRAR.

Clinton Howlett Jr. of Century 21 Brock & Associates was selected as the 2011 Salesperson of the Year because of his closed transactions and dollar volume while also actively dedicating his time to the Association through committees, the news release said.

Phillip Galloway of Intracoastal Realty was selected as the 2011 Hall of Fame Award winner because of his lifetime contributions to the region’s real estate industry.

Earlier in December, WRAR also announced the recipients of its other annual awards at its fourth quarter membership meeting. They include:

2011 Allied Member of the Year – Chrystal Fray, State Farm Insurance.

2011 Cathy Clark Memorial Award – David Eggleston Jr., Intracoastal Realty.

2011 Paul Sullins’ Community Service Award – Deb Hays, Intracoastal Realty.