2026 Breakfast Awards Ceremony
November 18th, 2026
Honoring and Preserving the Achievements of Real Estate Leaders
Minnesota Real Estate Hall of Fame
About the Hall of Fame
The Shenehon Center for Real Estate at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business established the Minnesota Real Estate Hall of Fame in 2010 to honor and preserve the legacy of influential leaders in the real estate industry.
The Hall of Fame aims to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions in real estate and demonstrated a passion for improving their community as a business leader.
Minnesota Real Estate Hall of Fame
Join us for a special morning dedicated to honoring and preserving the legacy of Minnesota’s most influential real estate leaders and drawing strength from an unforgettable story of perseverance.
- Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Time: 8:00 – 10:00 AM
- Location: The Club at Golden Valley
Registration details, featured inductees, and sponsorship opportunities will be announced in late summer.
Accepting Nominations April 1st – June 1st
Nominations for the 2026 Hall of Fame will be open April 1st to June 1st. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the real estate industry in Minnesota through innovation, leadership, and service to the community.
We invite you to submit nominations for visionary leaders with high ethical standards who have shaped the landscape of our state and inspired future generations of real estate professionals. Nominees must be 65 years or older, retired, or deceased.
Deadline for nominations: June 1st, 2026
Celebrating Excellence since 2010
Browse our Hall of Fame members who have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the real estate industry.
Sid Bader
Kelley Lindquist
Charles T. Lutz
Patrick G. Ryan
Peggy Lucas
Kirtland C. Woodhouse
McGough Brothers
Ray Harris
Gary Kirt
Eva Stevens
Bob Greenberg
David Frauenshuh
George Sherman
Jean Kane
Herb Tousley
Alan Arthur
Kim Culp
Dennis Doyle
Dan Engelsma
Marjorie Nolan
Ken Rothchild
Tom Holtz
Jim Nelson
Russ Nelson
Ralph Burnet
Jack Rice
Howard Shenehon
Walter Nelson
Fred Wall
Mark Westra
Dan Dolan
Larry Laukka
James Solem
George R. Karvel, Ph.D.
Cyril “Cy” Kuefler, Sr.
Jim Stanton
Leonard Bisanz
Helen Brooks
Thomas Crowley
M.A. Mortenson, Sr.
Kenneth Stensby
David Bell
Robert Boblett, Sr.
Philip Smaby
Boyd Stofer
The Dayton Brothers
Robert Hoffman
Darrel Holt
Bernard Rice
Emma Rovick
Tony Bernardi
Lloyd Engelsma
Gerald Rauenhorst
William Reiling
Jim Ryan
Sam Thorpe, Sr.
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