Gary Nelson of Realty Executives in Flagstaff has been named Arizona’s 2022 REALTOR® of the Year. 

The award was announced during the National Association of Realtors NXT Conference in Orlando. 

Nelson served as president of the Arizona Realtors in 2022 and previously chaired each of the organization’s primary committees. The association represents more than 55,000 Arizona Realtors and is the largest trade association in the state. 

Nelson previously served as chair of the Northern Arizona Multiple LIsting Service and as president of the Northern Arizona Association of Realtors. He has been a Realtor since 1994.