Southfield, MI – November 14, 2024 – The Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® (GMAR) is proud to announce Meriem Kadi as the 2024 recipient of the REALTOR® Active in Politics Award. This prestigious award recognizes REALTOR® members who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing political initiatives that support the real estate industry and private property rights.
Meriem Kadi’s dedication to political advocacy and local government exemplifies the spirit of this award. A passionate advocate for the real estate industry, she serves on GMAR’s Government Relations Committee and Board of Directors and has contributed her expertise to the Michigan REALTORS® Public Policy Committee. Meriem is also a strong supporter of the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) and serves as a Federal Political Coordinator with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
Meriem’s leadership extends to local government, where she served as a Planning Commissioner for seven years before being elected to the Westland City Council, where she served for four years. She currently contributes her expertise to the Westland Housing Commission. Her active involvement in political campaigns, including Mayoral and County Commissioner races, further reflects her commitment to civic engagement and advocacy.
“Meriem Kadi is an outstanding example of a REALTOR® leader who has made significant contributions to the REALTOR® Party and to the real estate industry as a whole,” said Dee Dee Ohara Blizard, 2024 GMAR President. “Her dedication to political advocacy, her work at all levels of government, and her tireless efforts to advance real estate issues make her a worthy recipient of this honor.”
Meriem’s commitment to staying informed and engaged is evident in her attendance at state and national conferences, legislative summits, Capitol Hill visits, and meetings in Lansing and Washington, DC. Her contributions have had a profound impact on the advancement of real estate advocacy initiatives and the promotion of policies that benefit REALTORS® and property owners alike.
GMAR is honored to recognize Meriem Kadi as the 2024 REALTOR® Active in Politics Award recipient and thanks her for her unwavering commitment to the real estate profession and political advocacy.