RIS Media Futurist Award 2024


Kevin M. Leonard of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty has been recognized as a Futurist for the RISMedia 2024 Real Estate Newsmaker Awards. 

Kevin M. Leonard joins an elite group of industry leaders who are celebrated for their impactful contributions to the real estate sector. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty proudly announces that Kevin M. Leonard, President and COO, has been named among the RISMedia 2024 Real Estate Newsmakers. This distinguished group highlights key figures whose significant contributions have positively transformed consumer and community experiences in the real estate realm.

RISMedia, a leading authority in U.S. real estate news and information services, unveiled the list of over 300 Real Estate Newsmakers for 2024 on February 1. The announcement is featured in both an online directory at RISMedia.com and the February edition of its flagship publication, Real Estate magazine.

The selection of the 2024 Real Estate Newsmakers by RISMedia’s executive and editorial panels in 2023 includes representatives from various categories such as Influencers, Trailblazers, Futurists, Achievers, Crusaders, Luminaries, and the yearly Hall of Fame inductees.

“I enjoy assisting and guiding individuals to see and reach their greatest potential by eliminating (blind spots) or limiting beliefs.” – Kevin M. Leonard

John Featherston, Founder, CEO, and Publisher of RISMedia, commends the outstanding achievements within the real estate community. The 2024 Newsmakers demonstrate creativity and innovation in the fluctuating market of 2023, setting industry benchmarks and participating in notable charitable initiatives nationwide. Featherston’s anticipation for this year’s seventh Real Estate Newsmakers publication is matched by his pride in recognizing the industry’s best for their extraordinary efforts and achievements during the past year’s dynamic economic climate.

RISMedia will honor this year’s Real Estate Newsmakers, including the 2024 Hall of Fame inductees, at a special event—RISMedia’s Newsmakers Reception & Dinner—on September 5 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. This event coincides with the 2024 CEO & Leadership Exchange.

About RISMedia

For over four decades, RISMedia has been a cornerstone in the residential real estate industry, providing news, trends, and strategies for business growth through its main publication, Real Estate magazine, its acclaimed website RISMedia.com, its premium content channel Premier, its award-winning Housecall blog, and its signature networking and educational events. RISMedia’s array of content programs, such as ACE—a comprehensive social media content strategy—enables real estate professionals to engage with and educate consumers through a wealth of articles, infographics, and videos created by RISMedia’s editors and contributors. For more details, visit RISMedia’s web platforms.

About RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers

RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers honors individuals who have made headlines due to their noteworthy endeavors in the residential real estate market and their efforts to positively impact industry professionals, clients, and communities. The Newsmakers are selected based on nominations submitted online at RISMedia.com.