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TYLER BEATTY AWARD FOR RISING STARS

Since 2016, the Tyler Beatty Award for Rising Stars has recognized exceptional Professional Appraisers (P. App.) who have achieved significant accomplishments in their career and who have made noteworthy contributions to the appraisal profession as a whole. 

In 2022, the award (formerly known as the Top Appraisers Under 40 Award) was renamed in honour of Tyler Beatty P. App., AACI, who passed away in March of that year. Tyler was an exemplary volunteer with the AIC and a very successful appraisal professional.  

He is remembered as a tireless volunteer that served the AIC in countless roles. Tyler was active at a provincial level – both in British Columbia and Alberta – and on the national level. Among his many contributions, Tyler served as National Conference Chair, as a member of the Standards Sub Committee, and as a long-time member of the Admissions and Accreditation Committee. Tyler was also a key contributor to the development of the Mass Appraisal Standard, among others. Fittingly, in 2017, Tyler’s own achievements were recognized with this award. 

As of 2024, the AIC Board of Directors approved the following changes to the Tyler Beatty award:  

  1. There will be no hard cap on the number of award recipients chosen each year, and recipients will not be selected based on their gender. 
  1. Recipients will be selected based on their number of years of experience as an AIC Professional Appraiser (i.e. 10 years or less as a designated Member). See “Eligibility” below. 
  1. The award has officially been renamed the Tyler Beatty Award for Rising Stars. 

As always, the intention of the award remains the same: to celebrate and encourage excellence in professional appraisal.  

The deadline to apply for the Tyler Beatty Award for Rising Stars is February 29, 2024.

Application/nomination process and criteria

ELIGIBILITY

An eligible applicant/nominee for the Tyler Beatty Award:

  • Must be an AIC-designated Member for 10 years or less as of December 31, 2024 
  • Must be a Member in good standing with Appraisal Institute of Canada 
  • Must not currently hold a seat on the AIC National Board of Directors 
  • Must not be a previous recipient of the Tyler Beatty Award (formerly the Top Appraisers Under 40 Award) 
AWARD OFFERINGS

Recipients of the Tyler Beatty Award for Rising Stars will receive the following:  

  • A crystal award trophy 
  • A JPEG file of the award logo for use in email signature, business cards, marketing collateral, etc. 
  • One complimentary pass to attend the 2024 AIC National Conference 
  • A formal presentation of the award at 2024 AIC National Conference 
  • A feature in the Spring edition of CPV 
APPLICATION/NOMINATION PROCESS

STEP 1 – Complete the application form

Please note: Any AIC-designated Professional Appraiser (P. App.) can submit their own application or nominate a fellow Member. All applications must be submitted using the Application Form provided below; applications which do not use the form will be disqualified. 

Click here to download the application form

Each submission must demonstrate the applicant/nominee’s contributions to professional appraisal, as well as outstanding achievements in the following areas:

  • Career accomplishments: Demonstrated achievement of excellence within career and/or education.
  • Service and contributions to the AIC:
    • Involvement in regional, chapter, provincial, or national committees, events, education, or initiatives;
    • Representation of the AIC within other professional bodies/business-related organizations; or
    • Promotion of the profession.
  • Other contributions to the valuation profession: Including adding knowledge to the field, contributing to other organizations or associations for the advancement of the valuation profession, and/or promoting/championing the valuation profession.
  • Community service: Any type of community involvement regarding the appraisal profession.
  • Other accomplishments: Demonstrated accomplishments that illustrate leadership, innovation, creativity, commitment, or impact.
  • Overcoming adversity: Demonstrated ability to overcome difficult situations or circumstances to excel despite barriers.

STEP 2 – Send the completed application form to by end of day February 29, 2024. 

STEP 3 – The AIC Communications Committee will review all applications and make recommendations to the AIC Board of Directors. 

STEP 4 – The award recipients will be approved by the AIC Board of Directors, announced in the Spring edition of CPV, and honoured at the 2024 AIC National Conference. 

2024 Recipients

Alisa Zorina, P. App., AACI

Ontario

Alisa began her career in accounting, but she quickly transitioned into business valuation and earned her CBV designation. In 2017, Alisa established Zorina Consulting Ltd., a practice specializing in business valuation for litigation and tax support. At the same time, she gained practical experience in residential and commercial appraisal, culminating in her designation as a Professional Appraiser, AACI.

Alisa is also a lecturer at the University of Toronto and has presented numerous times for the AIC Toronto Chapter and the AIC National Conference. She volunteers as a treasurer on a Board of Directors in her community, assists with free tax clinics, and contributes to various educational and professional development initiatives, including developing and editing course content for the University of British Columbia.

Congratulations, Alisa!

Ben Ellens, P. App., AACI

Ontario

Ben’s professional journey is marked by excellence and a commitment to his field, as recognized by the Royal LePage National Top 10% Award which he received in 2022 and 2023 and the Diamond Award for being in the top 3% in Niagara in 2022 and 2023. Ben is also an active champion of the AIC, serving on the Advocacy Committees at both the provincial and national levels, and speaking to the likes of Niagara College and Royal LePage NRC Realty about the benefits of working with Professional Appraisers.

Ben’s community involvement – organizing fundraising events for McMaster Children’s Hospital – is equally commendable. His efforts have raised significant funds for the hospital, demonstrating his commitment to giving back and supporting those in need.

Congratulations, Ben!

VIEW PAST RECIPIENTS

2023:

  • Kim Passmore P. App., AACI
  • Eric Tworo P. App., AACI

2022:

  • Katie Manojlovich P. App., AACI
  • JT Dhoot P. App., AACI, CBV

2021:

  • Jessica Toppazzini P. App., AACI
  • Aaron Harlang P. App., AACI

2020:

  • Ayda Chamcham P. App., AACI
  • Sanjit Singh P. App., AACI

2019:

  • Samantha Lawrek P. App., AACI
  • Nicholas Ruta P. App., AACI

2018:

  • Alison McGavigan P. App., AACI
  • Simon Chin P. App., AACI

2017:

  • Farah-Martine Dai P. App., AACI
  • Tyler Beatty P. App., AACI

2016:

  • Joanne Slaney P. App., AACI
  • Cliff Smirl P. App., AACI