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John Royer receives Ohio REALTORS Distinguished Service Award (DSA)

John Royer receives Ohio REALTORS Distinguished Service Award (DSA)

Sep 25, 2025

Ohio REALTORS® awarded its 2025 Distinguished Service Award to John Royer from Columbus REALTORS®. The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) was created to honor individuals who have dedicated 25 years or more of active involvement in the local, state, and national associations of REALTORS®, including participation in REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC).

Royer has been an RPAC Major Investor every year since 2003 and has served on his local RPAC Governing Board intermittently since 2006. In addition, Royer has served as a Federal Political Coordinator for the 15th District since 2024. He has served at the state level since 2013, most recently in his position with the Political Advocacy Fund from 2024 until 2027. Royer is currently serving on the Ohio Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board, which is a governor appointment, since 2017, among other community and council involvement.

Ohio REALTORS®, with more than 35,000 members, is the largest professional trade association in Ohio.

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